York County and Biddeford City property record for 223 Cleaves St, Biddeford, ME 04005
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,808 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 1.12 acres (48,787 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,366 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage Aug 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BIDD M:42 L:60 |
| Primary APN | BIDD M:42 L:60 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,808 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,324 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 904 sqft |
| Basement Area | 904 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 904 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 48,787 sqft (1.12 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 420600000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 223 CLEAVES ST |
| City | BIDDEFORD |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04005-2819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | BIDDEFORD ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BIDDEFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 25206 |
223 Cleaves St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2024.
Source: York County and Biddeford City records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1581 BROADWAY, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106-3445 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NORWAY SAVINGS BANK |
| Aug 31, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
| Nov 19, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 27, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 202428801 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19502 / 876 |
| Transfer Doc | 0178460309 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BIDDEFORD ME |
| Property Address | 223 CLEAVES ST, BIDDEFORD, ME 04005-2819 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0173990961 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Book Page | 17399/0961 |
| Instrument | 2017000977 |
| Name | NORWAY SAVINGS BANK |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 288 Months |
| Due | Jan 6, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BIDDEFORD ME |
| Property Address | 223 CLEAVES ST, BIDDEFORD, ME 04005-2819 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0187860400 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18786/400 |
| Instrument | 2021050934 |
| Name | BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BIDDEFORD ME |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 223 CLEAVES ST, BIDDEFORD, ME 04005-2819 |
| Document Number | 0178460309 |
| Book / Page | 017846 / 000309 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 48709 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 223 CLEAVES ST BIDDEFORD ME 040052819, BIDDEFORD, ME 04005-2819 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 223 Cleaves St was $6,366, up 19% from the year before.
Source: York County and Biddeford City assessment roll, as of May 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | York County |
| Municipality | Biddeford City |
| Unified School District | Biddeford (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,366.00 (+18.97%) | $426,100 (+13.23%) Land $179,900 Building $246,200 |
| 2024 | $5,351.00 (+10.1%) | $376,300 (+1.59%) Land $179,000 Building $197,300 |
| 2023 | $4,860.00 (-10.76%) | $370,400 (+11.6%) Land $175,900 Building $194,500 |
| 2022 | $5,446.00 | $331,900 Land $181,300 Building $150,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 223 Cleaves St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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 223 Cleaves St 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 | 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 | MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV private · serves 42,508 people · EPA ID ME0090170 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Aug 2021 |
|---|---|
| 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 43 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 | 1,000 / 35 |
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