Penobscot County and Bangor City property record for 196 Birch St, Bangor, ME 04401
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,986 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Sep 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,961 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BANG M:053 L:086 |
| Primary APN | BANG M:053 L:086 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,986 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 499 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 BIRCH ST |
| City | BANGOR |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04401-4024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | URD1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIRCH STREET |
| Legal Lot Number | 86 |
| Jurisdiction | BANGOR ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BANGOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Penobscot County and Bangor City records, as of July 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 108 KITTREDGE RD, BANGOR, ME 04401-2630 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 11142 / 229 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,961.00 (+5.45%) | $167,300 (+10.5%) Land $25,500 Building $141,800 |
| 2024 | $2,808.00 (+9.9%) | $151,400 (+13.49%) Land $24,300 Building $127,100 |
| 2023 | $2,555.00 (+9.38%) | $133,400 (+16.51%) Land $23,400 Building $110,000 |
| 2022 | $2,336.00 | $114,500 Land $23,400 Building $91,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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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