Penobscot County and Bangor City property record for 253 Howard St, Bangor, ME 04401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $236,400 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,995 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BANG M:057 L:016 |
| Primary APN | BANG M:057 L:016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 9929 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 HOWARD ST |
| City | BANGOR |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04401-4133 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URD1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | BANGOR ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BANGOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Penobscot County and Bangor City records, as of July 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 HOWARD ST, BANGOR, ME 04401-4133 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MAINE SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Jul 5, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202011543 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15511 / 224 |
| Transfer Doc | 0148620146 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BANGOR ME |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 253 HOWARD ST, BANGOR, ME 04401-4133 |
| Document Number | 0155110224 |
| Book / Page | 15511 / 224 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11543 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 NORTHLAND RD APT 4, 4, GLENBURN, ME 04401-1636 |
| Document Number | 0000011544 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11544 |
| Name | MAINE SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BANGOR ME |
| Recording Date | Jul 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 253 HOWARD ST, BANGOR, ME 04401-4133 |
| Document Number | 0148620146 |
| Book / Page | 014862 / 000146 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18495 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 THOMAS WAY ORRINGTON ME 044743263, ORRINGTON, ME 04474-3263 |
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 | $4,995.00 (+3.2%) | $282,200 (+8.16%) Land $38,200 Building $244,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,840.00 (+9.7%) | $260,900 (+13.24%) Land $36,400 Building $224,500 | $306,565 |
| 2023 | $4,412.00 (+6.54%) | $230,400 (+13.5%) Land $34,900 Building $195,500 | |
| 2022 | $4,141.00 | $203,000 Land $34,900 Building $168,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Claims | 1 (2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2007 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
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 311 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Fidium Fiber 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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