40 Forest St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 Property Records

Hancock County and Bar Harbor Town property record for 40 Forest St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 948 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.12 acres (5,227 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$212,500 (Mar 2014)
Tax Bill$3,265 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2022 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN106-106-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN106-106-000
Alternative APN
  • BARH M:106 L:106

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area948 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,856 sqft
1st Floor Area768 sqft
Basement Area768 sqft
Unfinished Basement768 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1948
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number106-106-000
Street Address40 FOREST ST
CityBAR HARBOR
StateME
Zip04609-1027
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Lot Number106
JurisdictionBAR HARBOR ME
Township / Civil DivisionBAR HARBOR
Census Block Group3
Census Block3020
Census Tract965900

Owner

Source: Hancock County and Bar Harbor Town records, as of May 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address29 COTTAGE ST, BAR HARBOR, ME 04609-1809
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingEt Al (and Others)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 11, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 11, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20142662
Deed Book / Page6189 / 167
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBAR HARBOR ME
Property Address40 FOREST ST, BAR HARBOR, ME 04609-1027
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0072440319
DateNov 28, 2022
Book Page7244/319
Instrument2022017086
Lender
NameFIRST NATIONAL BANK
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueDec 1, 2042
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Hancock County and Bar Harbor Town assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaine
CountyHancock County
County SubdivisionBar Harbor Town
Elementary School DistrictBar Harbor (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMount Desert Community School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2024$3,265.00 (+15.66%)$325,200 (-) Land $159,100 Building $166,100
2023$2,823.00$325,200 Land $159,100 Building $166,100

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 53% of Maine
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemTOWN OF BAR HARBOR- WATER DIVISION
serves 4,443 people · EPA ID ME0090120
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead3 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 123 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Fidium Fiber
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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