York County and South Berwick Town property record for 153 Main St, South Berwick, ME 03908
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 1 ba · 3,400 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $8,207 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SBER M:027 B:079 |
| Primary APN | SBER M:027 B:079 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,400 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,416 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1800 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2175 |
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| Street Address | 153 MAIN ST |
| City | SOUTH BERWICK |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 03908-1504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BR BUS |
| Legal Block | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH BERWICK ME |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH BERWICK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 35002 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the South Berwick Village Historic District listed 2010 · 117 contributing resources · NRIS 10000058 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
153 Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2005.
Source: York County and South Berwick Town records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 153 MAIN ST, SOUTH BERWICK, ME 03908-1504 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200572607 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14688 / 688 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 153 Main St was $8,207, up 75.8% from the year before.
Source: York County and South Berwick Town assessment roll, as of May 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | York County |
| County Subdivision | South Berwick Town |
| Unified School District | School Administrative District 35 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,207.00 (+75.78%) | $655,500 (+88.42%) Land $190,300 Building $465,200 | |
| 2024 | $4,669.00 | $347,900 Land $131,400 Building $216,500 | |
| 2023 | $627,000 | ||
| 2022 | $3,981.00 | $273,800 Land $109,500 Building $164,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 153 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 153 Main St 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 | SOUTH BERWICK WATER DISTRICT serves 3,722 people · EPA ID ME0091470 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Arsenic resolved · Apr 2018 |
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| 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 292 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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