York County and Sanford City property record for 159 River St, Sanford, ME 04073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,478 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,124 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $39,400 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,007 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SANF M:0J24 B:10 |
| Primary APN | SANF M:0J24 B:10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,478 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,953 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 10,124 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2500168 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 RIVER ST |
| City | SANFORD |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04073-2809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SFR |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER STREET |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | SANFORD ME |
| Township / Civil Division | SANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 30201 |
159 River St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2005.
Source: York County and Sanford City records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 RIVER ST, SANFORD, ME 04073-2809 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14475 / 139 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 River St was $4,007.
Source: York County and Sanford City assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | York County |
| Municipality | Sanford City |
| Unified School District | Sanford (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,007.00 | $234,300 Land $38,100 Building $196,200 | |
| 2024 | $303,145 | ||
| 2023 | $3,519.00 (+2.3%) | $232,400 (-) Land $38,100 Building $194,300 | |
| 2022 | $3,440.00 | $232,400 Land $38,100 Building $194,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 River St 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 159 River 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 | SANFORD WATER DISTRICT serves 14,328 people · EPA ID ME0091410 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 4 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 127 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Breezeline Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
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