Androscoggin County and Lewiston City property record for 12 Ames Ave, Lewiston, ME 04240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 872 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $129,400 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,304 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Line of Credit Aug 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | LEWI M:146 L:196 |
| Primary APN | LEWI M:146 L:196 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 872 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | RE00002783 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 AMES AVE |
| City | LEWISTON |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04240-4102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | AMES TER |
| Legal Lot Number | 196 |
| Jurisdiction | LEWISTON ME |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWISTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
12 Ames Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2020.
Source: Androscoggin County and Lewiston City records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 AMES AVE, LEWISTON, ME 04240-4102 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MAINE FAMILY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MAINE FAMILY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 20202637 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10303 / 223 |
| Transfer Doc | 0094860054 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEWISTON ME |
| Property Address | 12 AMES AVE, LEWISTON, ME 04240-4102 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 3, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0113720072 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Book Page | 11372/72 |
| Instrument | 7637 |
| Name | MAINE FAMILY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEWISTON ME |
| Property Address | 12 AMES AVE, LEWISTON, ME 04240-4102 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0111730219 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Book Page | 11173/219 |
| Instrument | 14772 |
| Name | MAINE FAMILY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Ames Ave was $2,304.
Source: Androscoggin County and Lewiston City assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Androscoggin County |
| Municipality | Lewiston City |
| Unified School District | Lewiston (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,304.00 | $70,300 Land $11,760 Building $58,540 |
| 2023 | $2,109.00 (+5.24%) | $70,300 (-) Land $11,760 Building $58,540 |
| 2022 | $2,004.00 | $70,300 Land $11,760 Building $58,540 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12 Ames Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2009.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 23, 2014 · 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 Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2009 · rainfall accumulation |
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 12 Ames 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | LEWISTON WATER & SEWER DIVISION serves 23,720 people · EPA ID ME0090830 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 299 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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