Lincoln County and Newcastle Town property record for 238 River Rd, Newcastle, ME 04553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,276 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 10.8 acres (474,368 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,742 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Line of Credit Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWC M:005 L:002 |
| Primary APN | NEWC M:005 L:002 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,276 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,822 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 474,368 sqft (10.8 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 1188 |
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| Street Address | 238 RIVER RD |
| City | NEWCASTLE |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04553-4000 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWCASTLE ME |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWCASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2090 |
| 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.
238 River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Lincoln County and Newcastle Town records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 RIVER RD, NEWCASTLE, ME 04553-4000 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
| Dec 22, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST NATL BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWCASTLE ME |
| Property Address | 238 RIVER RD, NEWCASTLE, ME 04553-4000 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0062310023 |
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| Date | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Book Page | 6231/23 |
| Instrument | 115333 |
| Name | BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWCASTLE ME |
| Property Address | 238 RIVER RD, NEWCASTLE, ME 04553-4000 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0052150131 |
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| Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Book Page | 05215/0131 |
| Instrument | 000000034543 |
| Name | FIRST NATL BK |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 228 Months |
| Due | Dec 22, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 238 River Rd was $11,742, up 5.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,742.00 (+5.15%) | $821,100 (-) Land $380,000 Building $441,100 |
| 2024 | $11,167.00 (+10.9%) | $821,100 (+30.48%) Land $380,000 Building $441,100 |
| 2023 | $10,069.00 | $629,300 Land $325,000 Building $304,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 238 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 238 River Rd 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 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Tidewater O.P.E.N. Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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