Penobscot County and Brewer City property record for 256 Center St, Brewer, ME 04412
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,416 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,791 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,323 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Refinance Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 31-044 |
| Primary APN | 31-044 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,416 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,693 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 932 sqft |
| Basement Area | 932 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 932 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,791 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2611496 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 CENTER ST |
| City | BREWER |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04412-1957 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OR |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | BREWER ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BREWER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
256 Center St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Penobscot County and Brewer City records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 CENTER ST, BREWER, ME 04412-1957 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage LEADERONE FINANCIAL |
| Nov 13, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 16536 / 327 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0154390029 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BREWER ME |
| Property Address | 256 CENTER ST, BREWER, ME 04412-1957 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0162020224 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16202/224 |
| Instrument | 32744 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BREWER ME |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 256 CENTER ST, BREWER, ME 04412-1957 |
| Document Number | 0165360327 |
| Book / Page | 16536 / 327 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 18778 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2124 BOULDERCREST RD SE, ATLANTA, GA 30316-4802 |
| Document Number | 0000018779 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 18779 |
| Name | LEADERONE FINANCIAL |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BREWER ME |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 256 CENTER ST, BANGOR, ME 04401 |
| Document Number | 0153510113 |
| Book / Page | 015351 / 000113 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 34859 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 75 SUNBURY AVE BANGOR ME 044013331, BANGOR, ME 04401-3331 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Center St was $3,323, up 9.6% from the year before.
Source: Penobscot County and Brewer City assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot County |
| Municipality | Brewer City |
| Unified School District | Brewer (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,323.00 (+9.6%) | $215,800 (+33.79%) Land $24,700 Building $191,100 | |
| 2024 | $3,032.00 (+10.9%) | $161,300 (+18.6%) Land $24,700 Building $136,600 | |
| 2023 | $2,734.00 | $136,000 Land $22,800 Building $113,200 | $265,525 |
| 2021 | $2,669.00 | $119,700 Land $22,700 Building $97,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 256 Center St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 7, 2024
| 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 256 Center 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 | BREWER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 8,860 people · EPA ID ME0090220 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 510 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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