Washington County and Machias Town property record for 5 Forest Ave, Machias, ME 04654
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 954 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,250 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MCHA M:08A L:004 |
| Primary APN | MCHA M:08A L:004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 954 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 954 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 284 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 FOREST AVE |
| City | MACHIAS |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04654-3422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NONE |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MACHIAS ME |
| Township / Civil Division | MACHIAS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 956200 |
5 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Washington County and Machias Town records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 FOREST AVE, MACHIAS, ME 04654-3422 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Forest Ave was $2,250, up 16.6% from the year before.
Source: Washington County and Machias Town assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington County |
| County Subdivision | Machias Town |
| Unified School District | Machias (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,250.00 (+16.64%) | $130,800 (-) Land $17,200 Building $113,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,929.00 (+7.29%) | $130,800 (+65.15%) Land $17,200 Building $113,600 | $194,655 |
| 2023 | $1,798.00 (+4.6%) | $79,200 (-) Land $12,000 Building $67,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,719.00 | $79,200 Land $12,000 Building $67,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 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 risk around 5 Forest Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 | MACHIAS WATER COMPANY private · serves 1,390 people · EPA ID ME0090910 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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