Penobscot County and Hampden Town property record for 15 Independence Ave, Hampden, ME 04444
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $112,500 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,415 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HAMN M:06 B:A L:023 |
| Primary APN | HAMN M:06 B:A L:023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,016 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|
| Account Number | 774 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15 INDEPENDENCE AVE |
| City | HAMPDEN |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04444-1329 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 12 - R |
| Legal Subdivision | COLONIAL HTS |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMPDEN ME |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMPDEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
15 Independence Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2016.
Source: Penobscot County and Hampden Town records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 INDEPENDENCE AVE, HAMPDEN, ME 04444-1329 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20168568 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14121 / 122 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 15 Independence Ave was $5,415, 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 | $5,415.00 (+24.37%) | $306,790 (+10.28%) Land $47,780 Building $259,010 | |
| 2024 | $4,354.00 (-0.57%) | $278,200 (+22.29%) Land $43,300 Building $234,900 | |
| 2023 | $4,379.00 (+4.99%) | $227,500 (+12.9%) Land $35,400 Building $192,100 | $281,770 |
| 2022 | $4,171.00 | $201,500 Land $31,400 Building $170,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15 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 15 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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