Penobscot County and Orono Town property record for 185 Forest Ave, Orono, ME 04473
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,270 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 3.8 acres (165,528 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $266,600 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,684 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:018=000 L:027 |
| Primary APN | M:018=000 L:027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,270 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,736 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 165,528 sqft (3.8 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 242 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 185 FOREST AVE |
| City | ORONO |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04473-3404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | ORONO ME |
| Township / Civil Division | ORONO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 6200 |
185 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Penobscot County and Orono Town records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 FOREST AVE, ORONO, ME 04473-3404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201638736 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14373 / 236 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORONO ME |
| Property Address | 185 FOREST AVE, ORONO, ME 04473-3404 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0158360141 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 15836/141 |
| Instrument | 42301 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 133 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 185 Forest Ave was $6,684, up 1.7% from the year before.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,684.00 (+1.67%) | $335,900 (+9.09%) Land $58,800 Building $277,100 |
| 2024 | $6,574.00 (+0.37%) | $307,900 (+1%) Land $53,900 Building $254,000 |
| 2023 | $6,550.00 (-1.68%) | $279,900 (-) Land $49,000 Building $230,900 |
| 2022 | $6,662.00 | $279,900 Land $49,000 Building $230,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 185 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1987.
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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 185 Forest Ave 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: 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 |
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