Lincoln County and Newcastle Town property record for 229 River Rd, Newcastle, ME 04553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 126 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 4.17 acres (181,645 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,770 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWC M:005 L:001-1 |
| Primary APN | NEWC M:005 L:001-1 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 126 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 181,645 sqft (4.17 acres) |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
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| Account Number | 404 |
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| Street Address | 229 RIVER RD |
| City | NEWCASTLE |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04553-4001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWCASTLE ME |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWCASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2085 |
| Census Tract | 975400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Arnold Trail to Quebec listed 1969 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 69000018 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
229 River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2018.
Source: Lincoln County and Newcastle Town records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 RIVER RD, NEWCASTLE, ME 04553-4001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 201839117 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5268 / 77 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 229 River Rd was $5,770, up 2.6% from the year before.
Source: Lincoln County and Newcastle Town assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Lincoln County |
| County Subdivision | Newcastle Town |
| Elementary School District | Great Salt Bay Community School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Newcastle (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,770.00 (+2.63%) | $403,500 (-2.39%) Land $77,300 Building $326,200 | |
| 2024 | $5,622.00 (+32.69%) | $413,400 (+56.12%) Land $77,300 Building $336,100 | $323,570 |
| 2023 | $4,237.00 (+0.64%) | $264,800 (-) Land $60,300 Building $204,500 | |
| 2022 | $4,210.00 | $264,800 Land $60,300 Building $204,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 229 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 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–2001) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · Snow |
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 229 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 96% of Maine |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 91 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Tidewater O.P.E.N. Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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