Sagadahoc County and Bowdoinham Town property record for 278 River Rd, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 928 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 3.44 acres (149,846 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,335 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BOWN M:R07 L:028-B |
| Primary APN | BOWN M:R07 L:028-B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 928 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Lot Area | 149,846 sqft (3.44 acres) |
| Account Number | 671 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 RIVER RD |
| City | BOWDOINHAM |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04008-4612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 28-B |
| Jurisdiction | BOWDOINHAM ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BOWDOINHAM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 970200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Arnold Trail to Quebec listed 1969 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 69000018 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
278 River Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2025.
Source: Sagadahoc County and Bowdoinham Town records, as of July 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 RIVER RD, BOWDOINHAM, ME 04008-4612 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004529 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOWDOINHAM ME |
| Property Address | 278 RIVER RD, BOWDOINHAM, ME 04008-4612 |
| Document Number | 0000000691 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | PHENIX TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 278 RIVER RD BOWDOINHAM ME 040084612, BOWDOINHAM, ME 04008-4612 |
| Document Number | 0000000691 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 691 |
| Name | REGENCY MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ALAMO, CA 94507 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 278 River Rd was $5,335, up 5.3% from the year before.
Source: Sagadahoc County and Bowdoinham Town assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Sagadahoc County |
| County Subdivision | Bowdoinham Town |
| Unified School District | School Administrative District 75 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,335.00 (+5.29%) | $241,300 (-) Land $72,100 Building $169,200 |
| 2024 | $5,067.00 (+7.69%) | $241,300 (-) Land $72,100 Building $169,200 |
| 2023 | $4,705.00 (+27.68%) | $241,300 (+18.46%) Land $72,100 Building $169,200 |
| 2022 | $3,685.00 | $203,700 Land $60,100 Building $143,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 278 River 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 | 5 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 278 River 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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