Penobscot County and Bangor City property record for 256 Birch St, Bangor, ME 04401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,487 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BANG M:053 L:093 |
| Primary APN | BANG M:053 L:093 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 3760 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 BIRCH ST |
| City | BANGOR |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04401-4086 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URD1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 93 |
| Jurisdiction | BANGOR ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BANGOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Penobscot County and Bangor City records, as of July 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 BIRCH ST, BANGOR, ME 04401-4086 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14579 / 120 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $3,487.00 (+3.35%) | $197,000 (+8.3%) Land $21,200 Building $175,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,374.00 (+10.12%) | $181,900 (+13.69%) Land $20,200 Building $161,700 | $189,335 |
| 2023 | $3,064.00 (+7.51%) | $160,000 (+14.53%) Land $19,500 Building $140,500 | |
| 2022 | $2,850.00 | $139,700 Land $19,500 Building $120,200 |
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 Policies | 2 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.
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 813 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| GoNetspeed 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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