Penobscot County and Orono Town property record for 40 Union St, Orono, ME 04473
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,862 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,572 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $43,900 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,644 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | M:031=002 L:039 |
| Primary APN | M:031=002 L:039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,862 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,349 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 26,572 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1785 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 UNION ST |
| City | ORONO |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04473-3860 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | BASIN PENOBSCOT RIVER |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | ORONO ME |
| Township / Civil Division | ORONO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
40 Union St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2017.
Source: Penobscot County and Orono Town records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 UNION ST, ORONO, ME 04473-3860 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 9, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20176271 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14428 / 87 |
| Transfer Doc | 0134670127 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Union St was $5,644, up 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Penobscot County and Orono Town assessment roll, as of May 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot County |
| County Subdivision | Orono Town |
| Unified School District | Regional School Unit 26 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,644.00 (+1.64%) | $283,600 (+9.03%) Land $45,600 Building $238,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,553.00 (+0.38%) | $260,100 (+10.03%) Land $41,800 Building $218,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,532.00 (-0.63%) | $236,400 (+1.07%) Land $38,000 Building $198,400 | $267,235 |
| 2022 | $5,567.00 | $233,900 Land $38,000 Building $195,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Union St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 7, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1987 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 40 Union St is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 95% of Maine |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | ORONO-VEAZIE WATER DISTRICT serves 5,793 people · EPA ID ME0091210 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GoNetspeed, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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