Penobscot County and Bangor City property record for 53 Highland Ave, Bangor, ME 04401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 4,425 sqft · built 1855 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $176,800 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $8,282 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BANG M:032 L:080 |
| Primary APN | BANG M:032 L:080 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,425 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1855 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1855 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 314 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 HIGHLAND AVE |
| City | BANGOR |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04401-4652 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URD1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 80 |
| Jurisdiction | BANGOR ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BANGOR |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
53 Highland Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Penobscot County and Bangor City records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17306 HOLMES CIR, CERRITOS, CA 90703-1060 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 202411864 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17155 / 246 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 8, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0171550246 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BANGOR ME |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 53 HIGHLAND AVE, BANGOR, ME 04401-4652 |
| Document Number | 0170260174 |
| Book / Page | 17026 / 174 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 30513 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 75 BEATTIE PL STE 300, 300, GREENVILLE, SC 29601-2138 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Highland Ave was $8,282, down 2.4% from the year before.
Source: Penobscot County and Bangor City assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot County |
| Municipality | Bangor City |
| Unified School District | Bangor (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,282.00 (-2.43%) | $467,900 (+2.25%) Land $45,700 Building $422,200 | |
| 2024 | $8,488.00 (+16.61%) | $457,600 (+20.39%) Land $45,700 Building $411,900 | $402,895 |
| 2023 | $7,279.00 (+13.7%) | $380,100 (+21.13%) Land $41,600 Building $338,500 | |
| 2022 | $6,402.00 | $313,800 Land $39,100 Building $274,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 7, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 53 Highland Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | BANGOR WATER DISTRICT serves 27,298 people · EPA ID ME0090110 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 519 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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