Kennebec County and Waterville City property record for 53 Water St, Waterville, ME 04901
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5 ba · 3,244 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,552 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $112,500 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,578 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Mortgage Jun 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WAVL M:039 B:270 |
| Primary APN | WAVL M:039 B:270 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Units | 5 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,244 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,738 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 16,552 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 537 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 WATER ST |
| City | WATERVILLE |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04901-6462 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST J PARE |
| Legal Block | 270 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERVILLE ME |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 24102 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Arnold Trail to Quebec listed 1969 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 69000018 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
53 Water St, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2017.
Source: Kennebec County and Waterville City records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 ELM ST, 55, BYFIELD, MA 01922-2737 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM KENNEBEC SAVINGS BANK |
| Jun 15, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage KENNEBUNK SVGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201712627 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12629 / 263 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERVILLE ME |
| Property Address | 53 WATER ST, WATERVILLE, ME 04901-6462 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2023013238 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14809/204 |
| Instrument | 2023013238 |
| Name | KENNEBEC SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.5% |
| Type Change Date | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Index | 3-Year CMT |
| Margin | 4 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERVILLE ME |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 53 WATER ST, WATERVILLE, ME 04901-6462 |
| Document Number | 2017012627 |
| Book / Page | 12629 / 0263 |
| Instrument | 2017012627 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2017012628 |
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| Date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017012628 |
| Name | KENNEBUNK SVGS BANK |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jun 15, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.75% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Water St was $4,578.
Source: Kennebec County and Waterville City assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Kennebec County |
| Municipality | Waterville City |
| Unified School District | Waterville (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,578.00 | $269,300 Land $23,000 Building $246,300 |
| 2023 | $4,673.00 (+63.45%) | $234,800 (+112.3%) Land $8,800 Building $226,000 |
| 2022 | $2,859.00 | $110,600 Land $6,700 Building $103,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 53 Water 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 February 18, 2021
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 53 Water 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 98% of the US · lower than 99% 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 | KENNEBEC WATER DISTRICT serves 22,060 people · EPA ID ME0090750 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| 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 | 3 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 247 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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