Penobscot County and Hampden Town property record for 56 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME 04444
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,984 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,153 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HAMN M:09 B:A L:033 |
| Primary APN | HAMN M:09 B:A L:033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,984 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,134 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|
| Account Number | 1250 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 RUTH AVE |
| City | HAMPDEN |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04444-1523 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 11 - R |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMPDEN ME |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMPDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
56 Ruth Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Penobscot County and Hampden Town records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 RUTH AVE, HAMPDEN, ME 04444-1523 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Ruth Ave was $3,153, up 26.8% from the year before.
Source: Penobscot County and Hampden Town assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot County |
| County Subdivision | Hampden Town |
| Unified School District | Regional School Unit 22 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,153.00 (+26.78%) | $178,630 (+12.42%) Land $54,710 Building $123,920 | |
| 2024 | $2,487.00 (-0.76%) | $158,900 (+22.04%) Land $48,700 Building $110,200 | |
| 2023 | $2,506.00 (+7.88%) | $130,200 (+16.04%) Land $39,900 Building $90,300 | $343,710 |
| 2022 | $2,323.00 | $112,200 Land $34,400 Building $77,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Ruth Ave 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 56 Ruth Ave 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 103 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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