York County and Wells Town property record for 521 Ocean Ave, Wells, ME 04090
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,301 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $18,081 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | WLLS M:112 L:159 |
| Primary APN | WLLS M:112 L:159 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,301 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,164 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 552 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 552 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 521 OCEAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WELLS |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04090-3912 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Lot Number | 159 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS ME |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 34005 |
521 Ocean Ave, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: York County and Wells Town records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 354, MOODY, ME 04054-0354 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Ocean Ave was $18,081, up 6.3% from the year before.
Source: York County and Wells Town assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | York County |
| County Subdivision | Wells Town |
| Unified School District | Wells-Ogunquit Community School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,081.00 (+6.25%) | $2,798,860 (-) Land $2,319,640 Building $479,220 |
| 2024 | $17,017.00 (-6.52%) | $2,798,860 (-8.36%) Land $2,319,640 Building $479,220 |
| 2023 | $18,204.00 (+7.51%) | $3,054,310 (+88.67%) Land $2,577,390 Building $476,920 |
| 2022 | $16,933.00 | $1,618,850 Land $1,395,040 Building $223,810 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 521 Ocean Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 15.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 204 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 227 units insured incl. 23 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 42 (1991–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 521 Ocean Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 93% of Maine |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | KENNEBUNK, KENNEBUNKPORT & WELLS WD serves 35,663 people · EPA ID ME0090760 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 165 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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