Lincoln County and Newcastle Town property record for 291 River Rd, Newcastle, ME 04553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 5,004 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $562,500 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $10,512 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWC M:003 L:044-A |
| Primary APN | NEWC M:003 L:044-A |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,004 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 880 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 941 |
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| Street Address | 291 RIVER RD |
| City | NEWCASTLE |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04553-4001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL |
| Legal Lot Number | 44-A |
| Jurisdiction | NEWCASTLE ME |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWCASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2091 |
| Census Tract | 975400 |
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.
291 River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2006.
Source: Lincoln County and Newcastle Town records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 291 RIVER RD, NEWCASTLE, ME 04553-4001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20062370 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3643 / 221 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWCASTLE ME |
| Property Address | 291 RIVER RD, NEWCASTLE, ME 04553-4001 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0059600238 |
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| Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Book Page | 5960/238 |
| Instrument | 93255 |
| Name | CAMDEN NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 291 River Rd was $10,512, up 5.2% from the year before.
Source: Lincoln County and Newcastle Town assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Lincoln County |
| County Subdivision | Newcastle Town |
| Elementary School District | Great Salt Bay Community School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Newcastle (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,512.00 (+5.15%) | $735,100 (-) Land $74,000 Building $661,100 | |
| 2024 | $9,997.00 (+21.47%) | $735,100 (+42.9%) Land $74,000 Building $661,100 | $633,080 |
| 2023 | $8,230.00 | $514,400 Land $57,000 Building $457,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 291 River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–2001) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · Snow |
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 291 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 |
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| 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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Tidewater O.P.E.N. Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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