Cumberland County and Baldwin Town property record for 279 River Rd, West Baldwin, ME 04091
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 864 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 8 acres (348,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $174,100 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,498 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:006 L:010-B |
| Primary APN | M:006 L:010-B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,064 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 348,480 sqft (8 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 353 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 RIVER RD |
| City | WEST BALDWIN |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04091-3117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | BALDWIN ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BALDWIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3048 |
| Census Tract | 16500 |
279 River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2017.
Source: Cumberland County and Baldwin Town records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 RIVER RD, WEST BALDWIN, ME 04091-3117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 30, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage EMBRACE HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201724117 |
| Deed Book / Page | 34041 / 19 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BALDWIN ME |
| Property Address | 279 RIVER RD, WEST BALDWIN, ME 04091-3117 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0377280116 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 37728/116 |
| Instrument | 5171 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 313 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BALDWIN ME |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 279 RIVER RD, WEST BALDWIN, ME 04091-3117 |
| Document Number | 0340410019 |
| Book / Page | 034041 / 000019 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 24117 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Title Company | BAXTER TITLE CORPORATION, BAXTER TITLE CORP |
| Tax | $763.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 LITTLE RIVER DR CORNISH ME 040203555, CORNISH, ME 04020-3555 |
| Document Number | 340410021 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Book Page | 034041/000021 |
| Instrument | 24118 |
| Name | EMBRACE HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 29, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 279 River Rd was $2,498, down 0.6% from the year before.
Source: Cumberland County and Baldwin Town assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Cumberland County |
| County Subdivision | Baldwin Town |
| Unified School District | School Administrative District 55 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,498.00 (-0.6%) | $156,100 (-) Land $35,500 Building $120,600 |
| 2024 | $2,513.00 (+13.61%) | $156,100 (-) Land $35,500 Building $120,600 |
| 2023 | $2,212.00 (+14.08%) | $156,100 (-) Land $35,500 Building $120,600 |
| 2022 | $1,939.00 | $156,100 Land $35,500 Building $120,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 279 River Rd 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 June 3, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 279 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 | 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
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