Penobscot County and Hampden Town property record for 1 Independence Ave, Hampden, ME 04444
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,302 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,573 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage Oct 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HAMN M:06 B:A L:028 |
| Primary APN | HAMN M:06 B:A L:028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,302 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 779 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1 INDEPENDENCE AVE |
| City | HAMPDEN |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04444-1329 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 12 - R |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMPDEN ME |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMPDEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
1 Independence Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Penobscot County and Hampden Town records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 INDEPENDENCE AVE, HAMPDEN, ME 04444-1329 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MACHIAS SAVINGS BANK |
| Oct 17, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202230054 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16655 / 26 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMPDEN ME |
| Property Address | 1 INDEPENDENCE AVE, HAMPDEN, ME 04444-1329 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0177830080 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Book Page | 17783/80 |
| Instrument | 3207 |
| Name | MACHIAS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMPDEN ME |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1 INDEPENDENCE AVE, HAMPDEN, ME 04444-1329 |
| Document Number | 0166550026 |
| Book / Page | 16655 / 26 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 30054 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 231 FRENCH ST, BANGOR, ME 04401-5012 |
| Document Number | 0000030055 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 30055 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1 Independence Ave was $7,573, up 24.4% from the year before.
Source: Penobscot County and Hampden Town assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot County |
| County Subdivision | Hampden Town |
| Unified School District | Regional School Unit 22 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,573.00 (+24.37%) | $429,080 (+10.27%) Land $55,490 Building $373,590 | |
| 2024 | $6,089.00 (-0.59%) | $389,100 (+22.28%) Land $50,300 Building $338,800 | |
| 2023 | $6,125.00 (+5.01%) | $318,200 (+12.92%) Land $41,200 Building $277,000 | $460,465 |
| 2022 | $5,833.00 | $281,800 Land $36,400 Building $245,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1 Independence Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 7, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
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 1 Independence Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 53% of Maine |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | HAMPDEN WATER DISTRICT serves 4,800 people · EPA ID ME0090660 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from BANGOR WATER DISTRICT |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 64 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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