Penobscot County and Orono Town property record for 117 Forest Ave, Orono, ME 04473
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,439 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 2.02 acres (87,991 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,492 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:019=003 L:019 |
| Primary APN | M:019=003 L:019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,439 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,122 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,991 sqft (2.02 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1114 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 117 FOREST AVE |
| City | ORONO |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04473-3654 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | SHADBUSH LANE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | ORONO ME |
| Township / Civil Division | ORONO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 6200 |
117 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Penobscot County and Orono Town records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 FOREST AVE, ORONO, ME 04473-3654 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201660 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14233 / 294 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 117 Forest Ave was $7,492, up 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Penobscot County and Orono Town assessment roll, as of May 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot County |
| County Subdivision | Orono Town |
| Unified School District | Regional School Unit 26 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,492.00 (+1.71%) | $376,500 (+9.13%) Land $56,600 Building $319,900 | |
| 2024 | $7,366.00 (+1.32%) | $345,000 (+11.04%) Land $51,900 Building $293,100 | |
| 2023 | $7,270.00 (-0.72%) | $310,700 (+0.97%) Land $47,200 Building $263,500 | $350,265 |
| 2022 | $7,323.00 | $307,700 Land $47,200 Building $260,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 117 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 7, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 117 Forest 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | ORONO-VEAZIE WATER DISTRICT serves 5,793 people · EPA ID ME0091210 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 103 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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