Penobscot County and Brewer City property record for 197 Center St, Brewer, ME 04412
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,339 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,226 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $241,600 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,359 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage Sep 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30-066 |
| Primary APN | 30-066 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,339 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,688 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 736 sqft |
| Basement Area | 736 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 736 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,226 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2610256 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 197 CENTER ST |
| City | BREWER |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04412-1963 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OR |
| Legal Lot Number | 66 |
| Jurisdiction | BREWER ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BREWER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 4100 |
197 Center St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2022.
Source: Penobscot County and Brewer City records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 CENTER ST, BREWER, ME 04412-1963 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · USDA Mortgage USDA |
| Sep 20, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 20, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 16582 / 180 |
| Transfer Doc | 0149450291 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BREWER ME |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 197 CENTER ST, BREWER, ME 04412-1963 |
| Document Number | 0165820180 |
| Book / Page | 16582 / 180 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 23183 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 681 MAIN RD N # LOT7, 7, HAMPDEN, ME 04444-1923 |
| Document Number | 0000023184 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 23184 |
| Name | USDA |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | USDA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BREWER ME |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 197 CENTER ST, BREWER, ME 04412-1963 |
| Document Number | 0149450290 |
| Book / Page | 14945 / 0290 |
| Instrument | 000000028951 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000028952 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 000000028952 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 20, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Center St was $3,359, up 9.2% from the year before.
Source: Penobscot County and Brewer City assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot County |
| Municipality | Brewer City |
| Unified School District | Brewer (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,359.00 (+9.2%) | $218,100 (+33.31%) Land $25,200 Building $192,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,076.00 (+2.98%) | $163,600 (+10.09%) Land $25,200 Building $138,400 | |
| 2023 | $2,987.00 | $148,600 Land $23,300 Building $125,300 | $222,965 |
| 2021 | $2,301.00 | $103,200 Land $23,200 Building $80,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 197 Center St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 197 Center 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 | 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 | BREWER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 8,860 people · EPA ID ME0090220 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 510 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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