Knox County and Appleton Town property record for 257 Peabody Rd, Appleton, ME 04862
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 30 acres (1,306,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $346,900 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,677 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | APPL M:019 L:034 |
| Primary APN | APPL M:019 L:034 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
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| Lot Area | 1,306,800 sqft (30 acres) |
| Account Number | 732 |
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| Street Address | 257 PEABODY RD |
| City | APPLETON |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04862-6441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | APPLETON ME |
| Township / Civil Division | APPLETON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| 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.
257 Peabody Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Knox County and Appleton Town records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1174, ROCKPORT, ME 04856-1174 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20217486 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5758 / 331 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | APPLETON ME |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 257 PEABODY RD, APPLETON, ME 04862-6441 |
| Document Number | 0057580331 |
| Book / Page | 5758 / 331 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7486 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | PO BOX 1174, ROCKPORT, ME 04856-1174 |
| Document Number | 0020217488 |
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| Date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-7488 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Peabody Rd was $6,677, up 11.7% from the year before.
Source: Knox County and Appleton Town assessment roll, as of May 21, 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 | $6,677.00 (+11.75%) | $246,400 (-) Land $81,600 Building $164,800 |
| 2024 | $5,975.00 (+10.55%) | $246,400 (-1.99%) Land $81,600 Building $164,800 |
| 2023 | $5,405.00 (+18.82%) | $251,400 (+18.81%) Land $86,600 Building $164,800 |
| 2022 | $4,549.00 | $211,600 Land $70,000 Building $141,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 257 Peabody 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 257 Peabody 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 12 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 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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