York County and Biddeford City property record for 255 Elm St, Biddeford, ME 04005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,616 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $265,200 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,704 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BIDD M:34 L:46 |
| Primary APN | BIDD M:34 L:46 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,616 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,805 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 340460000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 ELM ST |
| City | BIDDEFORD |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04005-3025 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MSRD2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | BIDDEFORD ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BIDDEFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 25203 |
255 Elm St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2020.
Source: York County and Biddeford City records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 ELM ST, BIDDEFORD, ME 04005-3025 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202015638 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18215 / 817 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BIDDEFORD ME |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 255 ELM ST, BIDDEFORD, ME 04005-3025 |
| Document Number | 0182150817 |
| Book / Page | 18215 / 817 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020015638 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 DOW ST APT 9, 9, PORTLAND, ME 04102-3338 |
| Document Number | 2020015639 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020015639 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 255 Elm St was $3,704, up 6% from the year before.
Source: York County and Biddeford City assessment roll, as of May 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | York County |
| Municipality | Biddeford City |
| Unified School District | Biddeford (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,704.00 (+5.98%) | $247,900 (+0.85%) Land $123,200 Building $124,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,495.00 (+8.37%) | $245,800 (-) Land $123,200 Building $122,600 | |
| 2023 | $3,225.00 (-4.22%) | $245,800 (+19.79%) Land $123,200 Building $122,600 | $452,865 |
| 2022 | $3,367.00 | $205,200 Land $69,400 Building $135,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 255 Elm 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 | 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 | MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV private · serves 42,508 people · EPA ID ME0090170 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Aug 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 614 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Fidium Fiber Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Great Works Internet, Verizon.
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