Washington County and Calais City property record for 280 River Rd, Calais, ME 04619
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,049 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 6.2 acres (270,072 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,655 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CALA M:017 B:013 |
| Primary APN | CALA M:017 B:013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,049 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 270,072 sqft (6.2 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 648 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 280 RIVER RD |
| City | CALAIS |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04619-4012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | CALAIS ME |
| Township / Civil Division | CALAIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
280 River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Washington County and Calais City records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 280 RIVER RD, CALAIS, ME 04619-4012 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 280 River Rd was $3,655, up 5.4% from the year before.
Source: Washington County and Calais City assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington County |
| Municipality | Calais City |
| Unified School District | Calais (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,655.00 (+5.42%) | $252,100 (+9.09%) Land $212,500 Building $39,600 |
| 2024 | $3,467.00 (+2.27%) | $231,100 (+15.9%) Land $194,700 Building $36,400 |
| 2023 | $3,390.00 (-9.79%) | $199,400 (+0.81%) Land $168,000 Building $31,400 |
| 2022 | $3,758.00 | $197,800 Land $135,700 Building $62,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 280 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 April 16, 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 280 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Pioneer Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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