Oxford County and Newry Town property record for 198 Bear River Rd, Newry, ME 04261
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 22 acres (958,320 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,806 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWR M:R-11 L:1 |
| Primary APN | NEWR M:R-11 L:1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 958,320 sqft (22 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 1872 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 198 BEAR RIVER RD |
| City | NEWRY |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04261-3829 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWRY ME |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWRY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 965100 |
198 Bear River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Oxford County and Newry Town records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 198 BEAR RIVER RD, NEWRY, ME 04261-3829 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 198 Bear River Rd was $1,806, up 31.2% from the year before.
Source: Oxford County and Newry Town assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Oxford County |
| County Subdivision | Newry Town |
| Unified School District | School Administrative District 44 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,806.00 (+31.15%) | $259,900 (-) Land $96,400 Building $163,500 |
| 2024 | $1,377.00 (-0.22%) | $259,900 (+60.04%) Land $96,400 Building $163,500 |
| 2023 | $1,380.00 (+1.77%) | $162,400 (-) Land $77,100 Building $85,300 |
| 2022 | $1,356.00 | $162,400 Land $77,100 Building $85,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 198 Bear River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 198 Bear River Rd is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 95% of Maine |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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