Penobscot County and Bangor City property record for 161 Fern St, Bangor, ME 04401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $132,500 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,537 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BANG M:053 L:147 |
| Primary APN | BANG M:053 L:147 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,208 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 2177 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 FERN ST |
| City | BANGOR |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04401-4039 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URD1 |
| Legal Subdivision | FERN STREET EXT |
| Legal Lot Number | 147 |
| Jurisdiction | BANGOR ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BANGOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
161 Fern St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2014.
Source: Penobscot County and Bangor City records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 FERN ST, BANGOR, ME 04401-4039 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201434177 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13712 / 163 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Fern St was $4,537, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Penobscot County and Bangor City assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot County |
| Municipality | Bangor City |
| Unified School District | Bangor (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,537.00 (+3.16%) | $256,300 (+8.1%) Land $41,200 Building $215,100 | |
| 2024 | $4,398.00 (+9.27%) | $237,100 (+12.8%) Land $39,300 Building $197,800 | $270,750 |
| 2023 | $4,025.00 (+5.89%) | $210,200 (+12.83%) Land $37,800 Building $172,400 | |
| 2022 | $3,801.00 | $186,300 Land $37,800 Building $148,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 Fern St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 7, 2024 · 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 |
| 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 161 Fern 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | BANGOR WATER DISTRICT serves 27,298 people · EPA ID ME0090110 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 311 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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