Penobscot County and Orono Town property record for 278 Forest Ave, Orono, ME 04473
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,566 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 20.4 acres (892,544 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,511 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:017=000 L:015 |
| Primary APN | M:017=000 L:015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,566 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,132 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 892,544 sqft (20.4 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 128 |
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| Street Address | 278 FOREST AVE |
| City | ORONO |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04473-3202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | ORONO ME |
| Township / Civil Division | ORONO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 6200 |
278 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Penobscot County and Orono Town records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 FOREST AVE, ORONO, ME 04473-3202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORONO ME |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 278 FOREST AVE, ORONO, ME 04473-3202 |
| Document Number | 0157970185 |
| Book / Page | 015797 / 000185 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 39072 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Forest Ave was $4,511, up 1.8% 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 | $4,511.00 (+1.78%) | $226,700 (+9.2%) Land $76,200 Building $150,500 | |
| 2024 | $4,432.00 (+0.32%) | $207,600 (+9.96%) Land $69,800 Building $137,800 | |
| 2023 | $4,418.00 (-1.67%) | $188,800 (-) Land $63,500 Building $125,300 | $347,605 |
| 2022 | $4,493.00 | $188,800 Land $63,500 Building $125,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1987.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1987–2014) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2014 · river or lake flooding |
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 278 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
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