Penobscot County and Bangor City property record for 281 Forest Ave, Bangor, ME 04401 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,748 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $116,300 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,398 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BANG M:046 L:183-A |
| Primary APN | BANG M:046 L:183-A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,748 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 5521 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 FOREST AVE |
| City | BANGOR |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04401-4019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 183-A |
| Jurisdiction | BANGOR ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BANGOR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Penobscot County and Bangor City records · APN BANG M:046 L:183-A
Assessment roll updated May 22, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 FOREST AVE, BANGOR, ME 04401-4019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 201615940 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14182 / 169 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Penobscot County and Bangor City records · Assessment roll updated May 22, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot County |
| Municipality | Bangor City |
| Unified School District | Bangor (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,398.00 (+2.69%) | $248,500 (+7.62%) Land $26,200 Building $222,300 | |
| 2024 | $4,283.00 (+10.07%) | $230,900 (+13.63%) Land $25,000 Building $205,900 | $223,820 |
| 2023 | $3,891.00 (+7.16%) | $203,200 (+14.16%) Land $24,000 Building $179,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,631.00 | $178,000 Land $24,000 Building $154,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Penobscot County (23019C), updated August 7, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 54% of Maine |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 313 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Communications | Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| GoNetspeed | 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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