York County and Biddeford City property record for 38 Prospect St, Biddeford, ME 04005
| Property Type | Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 14,434 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.76 acres (33,106 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $202,600 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,962 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BIDD M:34 L:214 |
| Primary APN | BIDD M:34 L:214 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 14,434 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 16,792 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 12,178 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 33,106 sqft (0.76 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 38 PROSPECT ST |
|---|---|
| City | BIDDEFORD |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04005-3530 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
| Local Zoning Code | MSRD2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 214 |
| Jurisdiction | BIDDEFORD ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BIDDEFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 25205 |
38 Prospect St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2014.
Source: York County and Biddeford City records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 11, NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950-0011 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201443511 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16912 / 456 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Prospect St was $3,962, up 5.5% from the year before.
Source: York County and Biddeford City assessment roll, as of May 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | York County |
| Municipality | Biddeford City |
| Unified School District | Biddeford (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,962.00 (+5.54%) | $265,200 (+0.45%) Land $187,000 Building $78,200 |
| 2024 | $3,754.00 (+8.37%) | $264,000 (-) Land $187,000 Building $77,000 |
| 2023 | $3,464.00 (-12.64%) | $264,000 (+9.27%) Land $187,000 Building $77,000 |
| 2022 | $3,965.00 | $241,600 Land $144,000 Building $97,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 38 Prospect St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2025
| 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 risk around 38 Prospect St 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 | 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV private · serves 42,508 people · EPA ID ME0090170 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Aug 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 614 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Fidium Fiber Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Great Works Internet, Verizon.
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