Oxford County and Rumford Town property record for 237 Franklin St, Rumford, ME 04276
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,987 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | RUMF M:117 L:097 |
| Primary APN | RUMF M:117 L:097 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 126 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 126 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Account Number | 126 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 237 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | RUMFORD |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04276-2203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDE |
| Legal Subdivision | RESIDENCE SEC OF RUMFORD FALLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 97 |
| Jurisdiction | RUMFORD ME |
| Township / Civil Division | RUMFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 965600 |
237 Franklin St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Oxford County and Rumford Town records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 FRANKLIN ST, RUMFORD, ME 04276-2203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RUMFORD ME |
| Property Address | 237 FRANKLIN ST, RUMFORD, ME 04276-2203 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 2, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000018323 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Book Page | 5733/534 |
| Instrument | 18323 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 237 Franklin St was $2,987, up 12.7% from the year before.
Source: Oxford County and Rumford Town assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Oxford County |
| County Subdivision | Rumford Town |
| Unified School District | Regional School Unit 10 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,987.00 (+12.67%) | $159,500 (-) Land $21,000 Building $138,500 |
| 2024 | $2,651.00 (+4.82%) | $159,500 (+39.91%) Land $21,000 Building $138,500 |
| 2023 | $2,529.00 | $114,000 (-) Land $15,000 Building $99,000 |
| 2022 | $2,529.00 | $114,000 Land $15,000 Building $99,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 237 Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1984–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · Severe Storm And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 237 Franklin 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 | Indirect within 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 | RUMFORD WATER DISTRICT serves 4,050 people · EPA ID ME0091380 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 410 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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