Penobscot County and Bangor City property record for 286 Forest Ave, Bangor, ME 04401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,232 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $161,100 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,122 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BANG M:046 L:178 |
| Primary APN | BANG M:046 L:178 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,232 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|
| Account Number | 4194 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 286 FOREST AVE |
| City | BANGOR |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04401-4018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URD1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 178 |
| Jurisdiction | BANGOR ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BANGOR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Penobscot County and Bangor City records, as of May 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 286 FOREST AVE, BANGOR, ME 04401-4018 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 201622965 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14241 / 236 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Penobscot County and Bangor City assessment roll, as of May 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot County |
| Municipality | Bangor City |
| Unified School District | Bangor (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,122.00 (+2.42%) | $289,400 (+7.34%) Land $54,400 Building $235,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,001.00 (+8.81%) | $269,600 (+12.33%) Land $51,900 Building $217,700 | $254,885 |
| 2023 | $4,596.00 (+5.22%) | $240,000 (+12.1%) Land $49,900 Building $190,100 | |
| 2022 | $4,368.00 | $214,100 Land $49,900 Building $164,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 7, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BANGOR WATER DISTRICT serves 27,298 people · EPA ID ME0090110 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 313 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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