Penobscot County and Old Town City property record for 553 Main St, Old Town, ME 04468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,936 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $106,800 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,513 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | OLDN M:027 L:034 |
| Primary APN | OLDN M:027 L:034 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,936 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 3280 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 553 MAIN ST |
| City | OLD TOWN |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04468-1825 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 - |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | OLD TOWN ME |
| Township / Civil Division | OLD TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 7100 |
553 Main St is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2013.
Source: Penobscot County and Old Town City records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 49 BRUNSWICK ST, OLD TOWN, ME 04468-1445 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201340225 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13419 / 302 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OLD TOWN ME |
| Property Address | 553 MAIN ST, OLD TOWN, ME 04468-1825 |
| Document Number | 0154110103 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 553 MAIN ST OLD TOWN ME 044681825, OLD TOWN, ME 04468-1825 |
| Document Number | 0154110103 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 015411/000103 |
| Instrument | 1243 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ORONO, ME 04473 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 13, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Main St was $4,513, up 12.9% from the year before.
Source: Penobscot County and Old Town City assessment roll, as of May 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot County |
| Municipality | Old Town City |
| Unified School District | Regional School Unit 34 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,513.00 (+12.88%) | $225,900 (-) Land $18,300 Building $207,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,998.00 | $225,900 (-) Land $18,300 Building $207,600 | |
| 2023 | $3,998.00 (+28.02%) | $225,900 (+51.92%) Land $18,300 Building $207,600 | $246,810 |
| 2022 | $3,123.00 | $148,700 Land $15,900 Building $132,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 553 Main 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 August 7, 2024 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1987–2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
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 553 Main 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 | OLD TOWN WATER DISTRICT serves 7,648 people · EPA ID ME0091200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.4 mg/L (2025) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| 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 436 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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