Penobscot County and Bangor City property record for 168 Birch St, Bangor, ME 04401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 750 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,965 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Mortgage Jul 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BANG M:053 L:081 |
| Primary APN | BANG M:053 L:081 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 750 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Heating System | Electric |
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| Account Number | 8407 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 168 BIRCH ST |
| City | BANGOR |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04401-4024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URD1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 81 |
| Jurisdiction | BANGOR ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BANGOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
168 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Penobscot County and Bangor City records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 168 BIRCH ST, BANGOR, ME 04401-4024 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
| Jul 3, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BAR HARBOR BK&TR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BANGOR ME |
| Property Address | 168 BIRCH ST, BANGOR, ME 04401-4024 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0147130104 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 8, 2018 |
| Book Page | 14713/0104 |
| Instrument | 000000000496 |
| Name | PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BANGOR ME |
| Property Address | 168 BIRCH ST, BANGOR, ME 04401-4024 |
| Document Number | 0156060112 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 3, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 168 BIRCH ST BANGOR ME 044014024, BANGOR, ME 04401-4024 |
| Document Number | 0156060112 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 015606/000112 |
| Instrument | 20378 |
| Name | BAR HARBOR BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BAR HARBOR, ME 04609 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 13, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 168 Birch St was $2,965, up 3.6% 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 | $2,965.00 (+3.6%) | $167,500 (+8.55%) Land $25,500 Building $142,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,862.00 (+9.99%) | $154,300 (+13.54%) Land $24,300 Building $130,000 | $131,860 |
| 2023 | $2,602.00 (+7.08%) | $135,900 (+14.11%) Land $23,400 Building $112,500 | |
| 2022 | $2,430.00 | $119,100 Land $23,400 Building $95,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 168 Birch 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 168 Birch 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 | None beyond 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 | 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 813 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
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