Penobscot County and Orono Town property record for 17 Charles St, Orono, ME 04473
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $117,500 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,305 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:004=004 L:020 |
| Primary APN | M:004=004 L:020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,953 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 CHARLES ST |
| City | ORONO |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04473-4206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | ORONO ME |
| Township / Civil Division | ORONO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 6300 |
Source: Penobscot County and Orono Town records, as of May 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 CHARLES ST, ORONO, ME 04473-4206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201428401 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13659 / 92 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORONO ME |
| Property Address | 17 CHARLES ST, ORONO, ME 04473-4206 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0156560039 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 15656/39 |
| Instrument | 25768 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2035 |
Source: Penobscot County and Orono Town assessment roll, as of May 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot County |
| County Subdivision | Orono Town |
| Unified School District | Regional School Unit 26 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,305.00 (+1.72%) | $166,100 (+9.13%) Land $33,200 Building $132,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,249.00 (+0.31%) | $152,200 (+9.97%) Land $30,500 Building $121,700 | |
| 2023 | $3,239.00 (-0.22%) | $138,400 (+1.47%) Land $27,700 Building $110,700 | $187,815 |
| 2022 | $3,246.00 | $136,400 Land $27,700 Building $108,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1987 · Severe Storms & 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.
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 | OLD TOWN WATER DISTRICT serves 7,648 people · EPA ID ME0091200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.4 mg/L (2025) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| 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 43 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 | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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