York County and Biddeford City property record for 561 Elm St, Biddeford, ME 04005
| Property Type | Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 6,940 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.84 acres (36,590 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,005 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BIDD M:13 L:9-1 |
| Primary APN | BIDD M:13 L:9-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,940 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,013 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 36,590 sqft (0.84 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 130090010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 561 ELM ST |
| City | BIDDEFORD |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04005-4324 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
| Local Zoning Code | B2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-1 |
| Jurisdiction | BIDDEFORD ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BIDDEFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 25100 |
561 Elm St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals.
Source: York County and Biddeford City records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 904, OLD ORCHARD BEACH, ME 04064-0904 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 561 Elm St was $10,005, 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 | $10,005.00 (+6.36%) | $669,700 (+1.24%) Land $217,200 Building $452,500 |
| 2024 | $9,407.00 (+8.39%) | $661,500 (-) Land $217,200 Building $444,300 |
| 2023 | $8,679.00 (-11.51%) | $661,500 (+10.67%) Land $217,200 Building $444,300 |
| 2022 | $9,808.00 | $597,700 Land $166,800 Building $430,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 561 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 561 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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