York County and Berwick Town property record for 556 School St, Berwick, ME 03901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,700 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 8.5 acres (370,260 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,026 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BERW M:R053 B:29 L:A |
| Primary APN | BERW M:R053 B:29 L:A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,700 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,628 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,260 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 370,260 sqft (8.5 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2032 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 556 SCHOOL ST |
| City | BERWICK |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 03901-2828 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | BERWICK ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BERWICK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 32002 |
556 School St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2025.
Source: York County and Berwick Town records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 556 SCHOOL ST, BERWICK, ME 03901-2828 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0196800546 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 556 School St was $9,026, up 4.6% from the year before.
Source: York County and Berwick Town assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | York County |
| County Subdivision | Berwick Town |
| Unified School District | School Administrative District 60 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,026.00 (+4.56%) | $692,200 (-) Land $137,000 Building $555,200 | |
| 2024 | $8,632.00 (+27.9%) | $692,200 (+87.89%) Land $137,000 Building $555,200 | |
| 2023 | $6,749.00 (+0.55%) | $368,400 (-) Land $93,900 Building $274,500 | $385,700 |
| 2022 | $6,712.00 | $368,400 Land $93,900 Building $274,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 556 School 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 April 16, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, 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 556 School 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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