Penobscot County and Dexter Town property record for 196 Free St, Dexter, ME 04930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,878 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $718 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| APN | DEXT M:015 L:62 |
| Primary APN | DEXT M:015 L:62 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,878 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 1108 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 FREE ST |
| City | DEXTER |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04930-1521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | DEXTER ME |
| Township / Civil Division | DEXTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 15000 |
196 Free St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2025.
Source: Penobscot County and Dexter Town records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 KING ST, DEXTER, ME 04930-1535 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Person |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202521734 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17592 / 317 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEXTER ME |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 196 FREE ST, DEXTER, ME 04930-1521 |
| Document Number | 0161690299 |
| Book / Page | 16169 / 299 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 29566 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 17 CRANE DR, FAIRFIELD, ME 04937-1469 |
| Document Number | 29567 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 29567 |
| Name | BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Free St was $718, up 6.8% from the year before.
Source: Penobscot County and Dexter Town assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot County |
| County Subdivision | Dexter Town |
| Unified School District | School Administrative District 46 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $718.00 (+6.85%) | $36,100 (+5.25%) Land $12,100 Building $24,000 |
| 2024 | $672.00 | $34,300 Land $11,600 Building $22,700 |
| 2022 | $1,670.00 | $83,500 Land $11,600 Building $71,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 196 Free St; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 7, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 196 Free St 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DEXTER UTILITY DISTRICT serves 2,338 people · EPA ID ME0090440 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 73 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 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Premium Choice Broadband.
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