Washington County and Calais City property record for 1481 River Rd, Calais, ME 04619
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,836 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 19 acres (827,640 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $187,500 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,155 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CALA M:037 B:218 |
| Primary APN | CALA M:037 B:218 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,836 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,836 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,836 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 827,640 sqft (19 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 370 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1481 RIVER RD |
| City | CALAIS |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04619-4203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 218 |
| Jurisdiction | CALAIS ME |
| Township / Civil Division | CHERRYFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 956500 |
1481 River Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Washington County and Calais City records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 359, CALAIS, ME 04619-0359 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241568 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5088 / 128 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0050880128 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CALAIS ME |
| Property Address | 1481 RIVER RD, CALAIS, ME 04619-4203 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0050940004 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Book Page | 5094/4 |
| Instrument | 2024-2346 |
| Name | CAMDEN NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1481 River Rd was $5,155, up 5.4% from the year before.
Source: Washington County and Calais City assessment roll, as of May 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington County |
| Municipality | Calais City |
| Unified School District | Calais (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,155.00 (+5.44%) | $355,500 (+9.08%) Land $33,600 Building $321,900 | |
| 2024 | $4,889.00 (+2.3%) | $325,900 (+15.94%) Land $30,900 Building $295,000 | $315,970 |
| 2023 | $4,779.00 (+10.7%) | $281,100 (+23.72%) Land $26,600 Building $254,500 | |
| 2022 | $4,317.00 | $227,200 Land $21,500 Building $205,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1481 River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1980–2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2006 · river or lake flooding |
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 1481 River Rd 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Pioneer Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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