Penobscot County and Orono Town property record for 144 Forest Ave, Orono, ME 04473
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,332 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $159,400 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,137 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:019=003 L:036 |
| Primary APN | M:019=003 L:036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,332 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,148 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1108 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 144 FOREST AVE |
| City | ORONO |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04473-3651 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | ORONO ME |
| Township / Civil Division | ORONO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 6200 |
144 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2017.
Source: Penobscot County and Orono Town records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 144 FOREST AVE, ORONO, ME 04473-3651 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 22, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201728457 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14607 / 343 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORONO ME |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 144 FOREST AVE, ORONO, ME 04473-3651 |
| Document Number | 0146070343 |
| Book / Page | 14607 / 0343 |
| Instrument | 000000028457 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000028458 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 000000028458 |
| Name | MAINE SAVINGS FCU |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 13, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 144 Forest Ave was $4,137, up 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Penobscot County and Orono Town assessment roll, as of July 30, 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 | $4,137.00 (+1.67%) | $207,900 (+9.08%) Land $43,300 Building $164,600 | |
| 2024 | $4,069.00 (+0.35%) | $190,600 (+9.98%) Land $39,700 Building $150,900 | |
| 2023 | $4,055.00 (-1.7%) | $173,300 (-) Land $36,100 Building $137,200 | $288,230 |
| 2022 | $4,125.00 | $173,300 Land $36,100 Building $137,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 144 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 144 Forest 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 | 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 112 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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