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257 Ocean Avenue, Wells, ME 04090 (MLS# 1682113)

257 Ocean Avenue, Wells, ME 04090

$4,995,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,108 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 27,007 Status: Active
Current Price: $4,995,000 List Date: 9/25/2026 Last Modified: 9/29/2026

Overview

Description

An exceptional opportunity to create something truly your own on one of Southern Maine's most desirable stretches of beach. This prime building lot on Moody Beach offers a rare blank canvas for a custom dream home, magnificent family compound, or an exceptional income producing vehicle. The property currently includes two vintage cottages and a sizable outbuilding that have reached the end of their useful lives. Plans are already in place for an exquisitely designed enclave featuring two separate dwellings connected by an elegant catwalk, conceived by a renowned local architect. The design work has been completed and the permitting process is underway, providing a significant head start for the next owner. Adding to the possibilities, the offering includes three additional lots directly across the street, with serene vistas of the Ogunquit River and the ever changing salt marsh. These parcels create exciting potential for additional homes for family and friends, guest accommodations, ...

Listing Details MLS# 1682113

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
257
Street Name
Ocean
Street Type
Avenue
County
York
Town
Wells
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04090
Zip +4
3713
Leased Land
No
Book
19424
Page
431
Map
106
Lot
57-A, 60 & 61
Zoning
RB
Zoning Overlay
No
Association
No
School District
Wells-Ogunquit CSD
Full Tax Amount $
19127
Tax Year
2025
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Kick-Out
No
Original List Price
4995000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
Yes
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Warranty
Deed
All
Bank Owned REO
No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
Yes
# Rooms
10
# Bedrooms
7
Total Full Baths
3
Total Baths
3
Color
Natural Cedar
Year Built
1920
SqFt Finished Above Grade
2108
SqFt Finished Total
2108
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
No
Lot Size Acres +/-
0.62
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Road Frontage
Yes
Road Frontage +/-
50
Source of Road Frontage
Public Records

Water Info

Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Amount
50
Water Frontage Owned
50
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Atlantic

Utilities

Utilities On
No

More Information

Property Features

Site: Open; Rolling/Sloping Location: Abuts Conservation; Near Country Club; Near Golf Course; Near Railroad; Near Town; Near Turnpike/Interstate Roads: Public Transportation: Major Road Access; Near Airport; Rail Available Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Ocean; River Recreational Water: Beach Rights; Deeded; Nearby; Oceanfront; River/Brook/Stream; Waterfront Tidal View: Scenic Style: Cottage Levels: Two Construction: Wood Frame Basement: None Basement Entry: Not Applicable Roof: Shingle Exterior: Other; Shingle Siding Heat System: No Heat System Heat Fuel: No Heat Fuel Water Heater: None Cooling: None Floors: Other; Vinyl; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Porch Driveway: Gravel Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Other Structures: Shed(s) Restrictions: No Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name Level
Bedroom 1 Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 Second
Bedroom 5 Second
Bedroom 6 Second
Bedroom 7 First
Living Room First
Den Second
Den First

Documents

IDX
Listing Office: Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Last Updated: September - 29 - 2026
Broker Attribution: 207-468-7335
Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the Maine IDX and is for consumers' personal, noncommercial use only. Dimensions are approximate and not guaranteed. All data should be independently verified. Copyright ©2026 Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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