Penobscot County and Bangor City property record for 228 Birch St, Bangor, ME 04401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,294 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,644 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2025 Mortgage Sep 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BANG M:053 L:090-A |
| Primary APN | BANG M:053 L:090-A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,294 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|
| Account Number | 1399 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 BIRCH ST |
| City | BANGOR |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04401-4086 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URD1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 90-A |
| Jurisdiction | BANGOR ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BANGOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
228 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Penobscot County and Bangor City records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 BIRCH ST, BANGOR, ME 04401-4086 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202227236 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16625 / 181 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0166250181 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BANGOR ME |
| Property Address | 228 BIRCH ST, BANGOR, ME 04401-4086 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0174930162 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2025 |
| Book Page | 17493/162 |
| Instrument | 11475 |
| Name | BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BANGOR ME |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 228 BIRCH ST, BANGOR, ME 04401-4086 |
| Document Number | 0166250181 |
| Book / Page | 16625 / 181 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 27236 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | LIBERTY TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 228 BIRCH ST, BANGOR, ME 04401-4086 |
| Document Number | 0000027237 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 27237 |
| Name | BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Birch St was $2,644, up 2.6% from the year before.
Source: Penobscot County and Bangor City assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot County |
| Municipality | Bangor City |
| Unified School District | Bangor (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,644.00 (+2.6%) | $149,400 (+7.56%) Land $16,100 Building $133,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,577.00 (+10.51%) | $138,900 (+14.04%) Land $15,400 Building $123,500 | $192,565 |
| 2023 | $2,332.00 (+7.86%) | $121,800 (+14.91%) Land $14,800 Building $107,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,162.00 | $106,000 Land $14,800 Building $91,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 228 Birch 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 228 Birch 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 | BANGOR WATER DISTRICT serves 27,298 people · EPA ID ME0090110 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 813 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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