Knox County and Appleton Town property record for 238 Searsmont Rd, Appleton, ME 04862
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Lot Size | 6.4 acres (278,784 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,602 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:015 L:031=001 |
| Primary APN | M:015 L:031=001 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
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| Lot Area | 278,784 sqft (6.4 acres) |
| Account Number | 887 |
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| Street Address | 238 SEARSMONT RD |
| City | APPLETON |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04862-6402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 31-1 |
| Jurisdiction | APPLETON ME |
| Township / Civil Division | APPLETON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2033 |
| Census Tract | 970301 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Georges River Canal listed 1970 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 70000048 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
238 Searsmont Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2010.
Source: Knox County and Appleton Town records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 SEARSMONT RD, APPLETON, ME 04862-6402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 20108913 |
| Deed Book / Page | 04281 / 0269 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | APPLETON ME |
| Property Address | 238 SEARSMONT RD, APPLETON, ME 04862-6402 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0060780309 |
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| Date | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Book Page | 6078/309 |
| Instrument | 2023-9342 |
| Name | BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 238 Searsmont Rd was $5,602, up 11.8% from the year before.
Source: Knox County and Appleton Town assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Knox County |
| County Subdivision | Appleton Town |
| Secondary School District | Five Town Community School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Appleton (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,602.00 (+11.77%) | $206,700 (-) Land $46,100 Building $160,600 |
| 2024 | $5,012.00 (+11.97%) | $206,700 (-0.72%) Land $46,100 Building $160,600 |
| 2023 | $4,476.00 | $208,200 (-) Land $47,600 Building $160,600 |
| 2022 | $4,476.00 | $208,200 Land $47,600 Building $160,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 238 Searsmont Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 238 Searsmont 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) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Tidewater O.P.E.N. Fiber | 100 / 100 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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