157 Forest Ave, Bangor, ME 04401 Property Records

Penobscot County and Bangor City property record for 157 Forest Ave, Bangor, ME 04401

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,720 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size0.26 acres (11,326 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$4,650 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNBANG M:047 L:223

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNBANG M:047 L:223
Alternative APN
  • 269

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,720 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,360 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1880
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1880
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialCombination
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area11,326 sqft (0.26 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSpace Heater

Location & Zoning

Account Number269
Street Address157 FOREST AVE
CityBANGOR
StateME
Zip04401-4037
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeURD2
Legal Lot Number223
JurisdictionBANGOR ME
Township / Civil DivisionBANGOR
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract300

Owner

Source: Penobscot County and Bangor City records, as of July 30, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address40 HIGH ST, BANGOR, ME 04401-6181
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 15, 2013
Deed SaleMay 15, 2013
Deed Document Number201313152
Deed Book / Page13180 / 0142
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBANGOR ME
Recording DateJan 5, 2018
Property Address157 FOREST AVE, BANGOR, ME 04401-4037
Document Number0147120084
Book / Page014712 / 000084
Instrument DateJan 3, 2018
Instrument403
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 18, 2018

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address157 FOREST AVE BANGOR ME 044014037, BANGOR, ME 04401-4037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Penobscot County and Bangor City assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaine
CountyPenobscot County
MunicipalityBangor City
Unified School DistrictBangor (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$4,650.00 (+3.84%)$262,700 (+8.82%) Land $39,700 Building $223,000
2024$4,478.00 (+4.38%)$241,400 (+7.77%) Land $37,900 Building $203,500
2023$4,290.00 (+5.04%)$224,000 (+11.89%) Land $37,900 Building $186,100
2022$4,084.00$200,200 Land $37,900 Building $162,300

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 7, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 53% of Maine
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBANGOR WATER DISTRICT
serves 27,298 people · EPA ID ME0090110
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead8 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 813 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

Nearby Properties on Forest Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number