Penobscot County and Orono Town property record for 173 Forest Ave, Orono, ME 04473
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,463 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 4.48 acres (195,149 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,316 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | M:018=000 L:008 |
| Primary APN | M:018=000 L:008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,463 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,952 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 195,149 sqft (4.48 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 481 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 173 FOREST AVE |
| City | ORONO |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04473-3404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | ORONO ME |
| Township / Civil Division | ORONO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 6200 |
Source: Penobscot County and Orono Town records, as of July 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 FOREST AVE, ORONO, ME 04473-3404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 201528834 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13965 / 1 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORONO ME |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 173 FOREST AVE, ORONO, ME 04473-3404 |
| Document Number | 0144010046 |
| Book / Page | 014401 / 000046 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2876 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 173 FOREST AVE ORONO ME 044733404, ORONO, ME 04473-3404 |
Source: Penobscot County and Orono Town assessment roll, as of July 30, 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 | $4,316.00 (+1.62%) | $216,900 (+9.05%) Land $59,600 Building $157,300 | |
| 2024 | $4,247.00 (+0.38%) | $198,900 (+10.01%) Land $54,700 Building $144,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,231.00 (-1.67%) | $180,800 (-) Land $49,700 Building $131,100 | $287,090 |
| 2022 | $4,303.00 | $180,800 Land $49,700 Building $131,100 |
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 A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1987–2014) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2014 · river or lake 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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