York County and Biddeford City property record for 494 Elm St, Biddeford, ME 04005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,465 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $191,500 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,338 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BIDD M:18 L:28 |
| Primary APN | BIDD M:18 L:28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,465 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,686 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,465 sqft |
| Basement Area | 949 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 949 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 180280000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 494 ELM ST |
| City | BIDDEFORD |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04005-4215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | BIDDEFORD ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BIDDEFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 25100 |
Source: York County and Biddeford City records, as of July 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 494 ELM ST, BIDDEFORD, ME 04005-4215 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201610752 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17202 / 0682 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: York County and Biddeford City assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | York County |
| Municipality | Biddeford City |
| Unified School District | Biddeford (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,338.00 (+5.83%) | $223,400 (+0.72%) Land $142,400 Building $81,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,154.00 (+8.38%) | $221,800 (-) Land $142,400 Building $79,400 | |
| 2023 | $2,910.00 (-3.51%) | $221,800 (+20.67%) Land $142,400 Building $79,400 | $407,550 |
| 2022 | $3,016.00 | $183,800 Land $77,500 Building $106,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Claims | 3 (1981–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 · Severe Storms And Inland And Coastal 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.
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 114 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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