Washington County and Calais City property record for 1579 River Rd, Calais, ME 04619
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 600 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $127,900 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,173 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CALA M:037 B:253 |
| Primary APN | CALA M:037 B:253 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 600 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 406 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1579 RIVER RD |
| City | CALAIS |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04619-4206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 253 |
| Jurisdiction | CALAIS ME |
| Township / Civil Division | CALAIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
1579 River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Washington County and Calais City records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1579 RIVER RD, CALAIS, ME 04619-4206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 16, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20246048 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5123 / 243 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 20, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0051230243 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1579 River Rd was $1,173, 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 | $1,173.00 (+5.39%) | $80,900 (+9.03%) Land $16,000 Building $64,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,113.00 (+2.3%) | $74,200 (+15.94%) Land $14,700 Building $59,500 | $131,860 |
| 2023 | $1,088.00 (+10.79%) | $64,000 (+23.79%) Land $12,700 Building $51,300 | |
| 2022 | $982.00 | $51,700 Land $10,200 Building $41,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1579 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 VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 1579 River Rd is low, with less than 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 95% of the US · lower than 97.3% of Maine |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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