Lincoln County and Damariscotta Town property record for 161 Elm St, Damariscotta, ME 04543
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 3,225 sqft · built 1847 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,501 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DAMA M:006 L:067 |
| Primary APN | DAMA M:006 L:067 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,225 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1847 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1847 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 1032 |
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| Street Address | 161 ELM ST |
| City | DAMARISCOTTA |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04543 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 67 |
| Jurisdiction | DAMARISCOTTA ME |
| Township / Civil Division | DAMARISCOTTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3044 |
| Census Tract | 975300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Arnold Trail to Quebec listed 1969 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 69000018 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
161 Elm St, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Lincoln County and Damariscotta Town records, as of July 30, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 273, DAMARISCOTTA, ME 04543-0273 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Elm St was $7,501, up 13.7% from the year before.
Source: Lincoln County and Damariscotta Town assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Lincoln County |
| County Subdivision | Damariscotta Town |
| Secondary School District | Damariscotta (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Great Salt Bay Community School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,501.00 (+13.67%) | $356,700 (-) Land $67,900 Building $288,800 | |
| 2024 | $6,599.00 | $356,700 Land $67,900 Building $288,800 | |
| 2023 | $686,565 | ||
| 2022 | $4,975.00 | $298,800 Land $57,000 Building $241,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 Elm 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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2001–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 · Severe Storms And Inland And Coastal Flooding |
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 161 Elm 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 |
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 | GREAT SALT BAY SANITARY DISTRICT serves 2,143 people · EPA ID ME0090410 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Apr 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Tidewater O.P.E.N. Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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