York County and Biddeford City property record for 173 Cleaves St, Biddeford, ME 04005
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,421 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $239,500 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,924 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage May 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BIDD M:42 L:40 |
| Primary APN | BIDD M:42 L:40 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,421 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,423 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,146 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 644 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,146 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,146 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 420400000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 173 CLEAVES ST |
| City | BIDDEFORD |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04005-2815 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | BIDDEFORD ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BIDDEFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 25206 |
173 Cleaves St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2017.
Source: York County and Biddeford City records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 CLEAVES ST, BIDDEFORD, ME 04005-2815 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FRANKLIN AMER MTG |
| May 2, 2017 | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 201739045 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17559 / 349 |
| Transfer Doc | 0175590349 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BIDDEFORD ME |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 173 CLEAVES ST, BIDDEFORD, ME 04005-2815 |
| Document Number | 0175590349 |
| Book / Page | 17559 / 0349 |
| Instrument | 2017039045 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2017039046 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017039046 |
| Name | FRANKLIN AMER MTG |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 13, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BIDDEFORD ME |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 173 CLEAVES ST, BIDDEFORD, ME 04005-2815 |
| Document Number | 0174640104 |
| Book / Page | 017464 / 000104 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 16253 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 173 CLEAVES ST BIDDEFORD ME 040052815, BIDDEFORD, ME 04005-2815 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 173 Cleaves St was $5,924, up 6.3% from the year before.
Source: York County and Biddeford City assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | York County |
| Municipality | Biddeford City |
| Unified School District | Biddeford (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,924.00 (+6.28%) | $396,500 (+1.15%) Land $161,800 Building $234,700 |
| 2024 | $5,574.00 (+9.38%) | $392,000 (+0.93%) Land $161,800 Building $230,200 |
| 2023 | $5,096.00 (+19.54%) | $388,400 (+49.5%) Land $161,800 Building $226,600 |
| 2022 | $4,263.00 | $259,800 Land $89,900 Building $169,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 173 Cleaves 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 173 Cleaves St is low, with less than 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 93% of the US · lower than 93% of Maine |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV private · serves 42,508 people · EPA ID ME0090170 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Aug 2021 |
|---|---|
| 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 244 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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