Penobscot County and Orono Town property record for 26 Forest Ave, Orono, ME 04473
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,016 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:027=002 L:043 |
| Primary APN | M:027=002 L:043 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,464 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1184 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 FOREST AVE |
| City | ORONO |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04473-3647 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | ORONO ME |
| Township / Civil Division | ORONO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 6200 |
26 Forest Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in November 2024.
Source: Penobscot County and Orono Town records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 19 OAK ST, 1, ORONO, ME 04473-4046 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 202428996 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17338 / 177 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Forest Ave was $4,016, up 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Penobscot County and Orono Town assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot County |
| County Subdivision | Orono Town |
| Unified School District | Regional School Unit 26 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,016.00 (+1.67%) | $201,800 (+9.08%) Land $34,800 Building $167,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,950.00 (+0.36%) | $185,000 (+9.99%) Land $31,900 Building $153,100 | |
| 2023 | $3,936.00 (-1.67%) | $168,200 (-) Land $29,000 Building $139,200 | $302,575 |
| 2022 | $4,003.00 | $168,200 Land $29,000 Building $139,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 7, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 26 Forest Ave 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ORONO-VEAZIE WATER DISTRICT serves 5,793 people · EPA ID ME0091210 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 190 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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