Penobscot County and Plymouth Town property record for 20 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME 04444
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $297,900 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,739 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HAMN M:09 B:A L:017 |
| Primary APN | HAMN M:09 B:A L:017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|
| Account Number | 1232 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 RUTH AVE |
| City | HAMPDEN |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04444-1522 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 11 - R |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMPDEN ME |
| Township / Civil Division | PLYMOUTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 12500 |
20 Ruth Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2024.
Source: Penobscot County and Plymouth Town records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 RUTH AVE, HAMPDEN, ME 04444-1522 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 7, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202427692 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17321 / 15 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Ruth Ave was $3,739, up 40.1% from the year before.
Source: Penobscot County and Plymouth Town assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot County |
| County Subdivision | Plymouth Town |
| Unified School District | Regional School Unit 19 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,739.00 (+40.14%) | $211,850 (+24.25%) Land $64,150 Building $147,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,668.00 (-0.71%) | $170,500 (+22.13%) Land $57,100 Building $113,400 | |
| 2023 | $2,687.00 (+7.83%) | $139,600 (+15.95%) Land $46,700 Building $92,900 | $266,380 |
| 2022 | $2,492.00 | $120,400 Land $40,300 Building $80,100 |
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 20 Ruth Ave 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 August 7, 2024 · 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 | 3 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 20 Ruth 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 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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