297 Forest Ave, Bangor, ME 04401 Property Records

Penobscot County and Bangor City property record for 297 Forest Ave, Bangor, ME 04401

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$210,000 (Oct 2024)
Tax Bill	$3,611 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`BANG M:046 L:180`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`BANG M:046 L:180`
Alternative APN	`1426`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	936 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	1426
Street Address	297 FOREST AVE
City	BANGOR
State	ME
Zip	04401-4019
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	URD1
Legal Lot Number	180
Jurisdiction	BANGOR ME
Township / Civil Division	BANGOR
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	300

Owner

297 Forest Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2024.

Source: Penobscot County and Bangor City records, as of August 5, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	625 PUTNAM AVE, 401, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-4840
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Individual(s)

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 28, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 28, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 7, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202427042
Deed Book / Page	17312 / 148
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BANGOR ME
Recording Date	Jul 20, 2026
Property Address	297 FOREST AVE, BANGOR, ME 04401-4019
Document Number	0000019150
Book / Page	17947 / 325
Instrument Date	Jul 1, 2026
Instrument	202619150
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 5, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	297 FOREST AVE, BANGOR, ME 04401-4019

Mortgage

Document Number	0000019150,
Date	Jul 20, 2026
Book Page	17947/325
Instrument	202619150

Lender

Name	UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	481 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2066

Interest

Rate	6.48%
Max Rate	-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 297 Forest Ave was $3,611, up 3.2% from the year before.

Source: Penobscot County and Bangor City assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maine
County	Penobscot County
Municipality	Bangor City
Unified School District	Bangor (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,611.00 (+3.2%)	$204,000 (+8.17%) Land $18,500 Building $185,500
2024	$3,499.00 (+10.73%)	$188,600 (+14.3%) Land $17,700 Building $170,900	$206,245
2023	$3,160.00 (+8.26%)	$165,000 (+15.3%) Land $17,000 Building $148,000
2022	$2,919.00	$143,100 Land $17,000 Building $126,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 297 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 297 Forest Ave 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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