Penobscot County and Bangor City property record for 53 Thornton Rd, Bangor, ME 04401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,220 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $99,500 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,581 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BANG M:R42 L:017 |
| Primary APN | BANG M:R42 L:017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,220 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|
| Account Number | 5485 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 THORNTON RD |
| City | BANGOR |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04401-3333 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URD1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | BANGOR ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BANGOR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 31100 |
53 Thornton Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2015.
Source: Penobscot County and Bangor City records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 THORNTON RD, BANGOR, ME 04401-3333 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 20155085 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13779 / 180 |
| Transfer Doc | 11358-0128 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BANGOR ME |
| Property Address | 53 THORNTON RD, BANGOR, ME 04401-3333 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0162900245 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16290/245 |
| Instrument | 40075 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 289 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2045 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Thornton Rd was $3,581, down 0.6% 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 | $3,581.00 (-0.64%) | $202,300 (+4.12%) Land $15,400 Building $186,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,604.00 (+11.61%) | $194,300 (+15.24%) Land $15,100 Building $179,200 | $154,755 |
| 2023 | $3,229.00 (+8.5%) | $168,600 (+15.56%) Land $14,400 Building $154,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,976.00 | $145,900 Land $14,400 Building $131,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Thornton Rd 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.
Wildfire risk around 53 Thornton Rd 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 | 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 | 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 349 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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