York County and Wells Town property record for 537 Ocean Ave, Wells, ME 04090
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 3,014 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $15,435 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | WLLS M:112 L:155 |
| Primary APN | WLLS M:112 L:155 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,014 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,370 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Basement Area | 898 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 898 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 537 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 | 155 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS ME |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 34005 |
537 Ocean Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: York County and Wells Town records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 OCEAN AVE, WELLS, ME 04090-3912 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Ocean Ave was $15,435, up 7.3% 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 | $15,435.00 (+7.33%) | $2,389,370 (+1.02%) Land $1,744,230 Building $645,140 |
| 2024 | $14,381.00 (-7.71%) | $2,365,320 (-9.53%) Land $1,744,230 Building $621,090 |
| 2023 | $15,583.00 (-0.04%) | $2,614,530 (+75.42%) Land $1,993,440 Building $621,090 |
| 2022 | $15,590.00 | $1,490,430 Land $1,078,600 Building $411,830 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 537 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 537 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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