Penobscot County and Hampden Town property record for 7 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME 04444
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,208 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 1.2 acres (52,272 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $177,500 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,201 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HAMN M:09 B:A L:012 |
| Primary APN | HAMN M:09 B:A L:012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,208 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 52,272 sqft (1.2 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 1227 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7 RUTH AVE |
| City | HAMPDEN |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04444-1520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 11 - R |
| Legal Subdivision | COOL BROOK ACRES |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMPDEN ME |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMPDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
7 Ruth Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2017.
Source: Penobscot County and Hampden Town records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 RUTH AVE, HAMPDEN, ME 04444-1520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201722913 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14560 / 118 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMPDEN ME |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 7 RUTH AVE, HAMPDEN, ME 04444-1520 |
| Document Number | 0145600118 |
| Book / Page | 14560 / 0118 |
| Instrument | 000000022913 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000022914 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 000000022914 |
| Name | NORTHEAST BANK |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 27, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7 Ruth Ave was $5,201, up 26.8% from the year before.
Source: Penobscot County and Hampden Town assessment roll, as of May 22, 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 | $5,201.00 (+26.76%) | $294,700 (+12.4%) Land $64,030 Building $230,670 | |
| 2024 | $4,103.00 (-0.77%) | $262,200 (+22.07%) Land $57,000 Building $205,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,135.00 (+7.91%) | $214,800 (+16.05%) Land $46,700 Building $168,100 | $367,175 |
| 2022 | $3,832.00 | $185,100 Land $40,200 Building $144,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7 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 7 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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