York County and Biddeford City property record for 557 Elm St, Biddeford, ME 04005
| Property Type | Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 5,426 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $7,395 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BIDD M:13 L:10 |
| Primary APN | BIDD M:13 L:10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,426 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 7,252 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,038 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 130100000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 557 ELM ST |
| City | BIDDEFORD |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04005-4322 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
| Local Zoning Code | B2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BIDDEFORD ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BIDDEFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 25100 |
557 Elm St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2023.
Source: York County and Biddeford City records, as of July 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 419 PRESUMPSCOT ST, PORTLAND, ME 04103-5237 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20232023009811 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19223 / 55 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BIDDEFORD ME |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 557 ELM ST, BIDDEFORD, ME 04005-4322 |
| Document Number | 0192230055 |
| Book / Page | 19223 / 55 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023009811 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 399 PRESUMPSCOT ST, PORTLAND, ME 04103-5236 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 557 Elm St was $7,395, up 6.4% from the year before.
Source: York County and Biddeford City assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | York County |
| Municipality | Biddeford City |
| Unified School District | Biddeford (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,395.00 (+6.39%) | $495,000 (+1.27%) Land $176,200 Building $318,800 |
| 2024 | $6,951.00 (+8.39%) | $488,800 (-) Land $176,200 Building $312,600 |
| 2023 | $6,413.00 (-14.79%) | $488,800 (+6.59%) Land $176,200 Building $312,600 |
| 2022 | $7,526.00 | $458,600 Land $135,500 Building $323,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 557 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1981–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 · Severe Storms And Inland And Coastal Flooding |
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 557 Elm 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 | MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV private · serves 42,508 people · EPA ID ME0090170 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Aug 2021 |
|---|---|
| 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 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: GoNetspeed, T-Mobile.
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