Androscoggin County and Mechanic Falls Town property record for 5 Bates St, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 736 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,878 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MECH M:018 L:086 |
| Primary APN | MECH M:018 L:086 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 736 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
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| Account Number | 2137 |
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| Street Address | 5 BATES ST |
| City | MECHANIC FALLS |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04256-5112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 86 |
| Jurisdiction | MECHANIC FALLS ME |
| Township / Civil Division | MECHANIC FALLS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 41500 |
5 Bates St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2011.
Source: Androscoggin County and Mechanic Falls Town records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 BATES ST, MECHANIC FALLS, ME 04256-5112 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2011 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 17, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201122770 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8311 / 3 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Bates St was $3,878, down 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Androscoggin County and Mechanic Falls Town assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Androscoggin County |
| County Subdivision | Mechanic Falls Town |
| Unified School District | Regional School Unit 16 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,878.00 (-3.24%) | $260,272 (-) Land $45,421 Building $214,851 |
| 2024 | $4,008.00 (+9.99%) | $260,272 (-) Land $45,421 Building $214,851 |
| 2023 | $3,644.00 (+7.37%) | $260,272 (+70.61%) Land $45,421 Building $214,851 |
| 2022 | $3,394.00 | $152,555 Land $22,366 Building $130,189 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5 Bates St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 23, 2014 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 5 Bates 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 | MECHANIC FALLS WATER DEPT serves 2,010 people · EPA ID ME0090960 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 153 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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