72 Western Ave, Biddeford, ME 04005 Property Records

York County and Biddeford City property record for 72 Western Ave, Biddeford, ME 04005

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	5 bd · 2 ba · 2,634 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.21 acres (9,148 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$281,300 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill	$5,172 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2020 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`BIDD M:37 L:140`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`BIDD M:37 L:140`
Alternative APN	`371400000`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,634 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,160 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,338 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	738 sqft
Basement Area	1,338 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,338 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	9,148 sqft (0.21 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	371400000
Street Address	72 WESTERN AVE
City	BIDDEFORD
State	ME
Zip	04005-2228
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Lot Number	140
Jurisdiction	BIDDEFORD ME
Township / Civil Division	BIDDEFORD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1011
Census Tract	25204

Owner

72 Western Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2020.

Source: York County and Biddeford City records, as of July 30, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	25 UNION ST, 2, BIDDEFORD, ME 04005-3145
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 3, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES
May 4, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer JOHN CHAMBERLAIN

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 3, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 3, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20202020062390
Deed Book / Page	18474 / 780
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BIDDEFORD ME
Recording Date	Dec 3, 2020
Property Address	72 WESTERN AVE, BIDDEFORD, ME 04005-2228
Document Number	0184740780
Book / Page	18474 / 780
Instrument Date	Dec 2, 2020
Instrument	2020062390
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	25 UNION ST, BIDDEFORD, ME 04005-3145

Mortgage

Document Number	2020062391
Date	Dec 3, 2020
Instrument	2020062391

Lender

Name	RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

May 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	BIDDEFORD ME
Recording Date	May 4, 2020
Property Address	72 WESTERN AVE, BIDDEFORD, ME 04005-2228
Document Number	0182350440
Book / Page	018235 / 000440
Instrument Date	May 1, 2020
Instrument	18709
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 29, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	762 MAIN ST SOUTH PORTLAND ME 041065440, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106-5440

Mortgage

Document Number	182350442
Date	May 4, 2020
Book Page	018235/000442
Instrument	18710

Lender

Name	JOHN CHAMBERLAIN
Address	1150STATE ROUTE 121 BYP N # B, MURRAY, KY 42071

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 72 Western Ave was $5,172, up 6.3% from the year before.

Source: York County and Biddeford City assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maine
County	York County
Municipality	Biddeford City
Unified School District	Biddeford (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2025	$5,172.00 (+6.31%)	$346,200 (+1.2%) Land $131,800 Building $214,400
2024	$4,865.00 (+9.42%)	$342,100 (+0.94%) Land $131,800 Building $210,300
2023	$4,446.00 (+18.78%)	$338,900 (+48.58%) Land $131,800 Building $207,100
2022	$3,743.00	$228,100 Land $72,800 Building $155,300

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 72 Western Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 Policies	5 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 72 Western 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	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 356 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
GoNetspeed Fiber	2,000 / 2,000
Fidium Fiber Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Premium Choice Broadband, Verizon, Xfinity.

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