Lincoln County and Boothbay Town property record for 938 Back River Rd, Boothbay, ME 04537
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 424 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.87 acres (37,897 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $312,500 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $5,796 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BOOT M:R02 B:0016 L:A |
| Primary APN | BOOT M:R02 B:0016 L:A |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 424 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,404 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 37,897 sqft (0.87 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 984 |
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| Street Address | 938 BACK RIVER RD |
| City | BOOTHBAY |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04537-4237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR/SZ |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | BOOTHBAY ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BOOTHBAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 975800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Arnold Trail to Quebec listed 1969 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 69000018 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
938 Back River Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2007.
Source: Lincoln County and Boothbay Town records, as of May 21, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 CHURCH RD, BRUNSWICK, ME 04011-7302 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20075626 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3863 / 298 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 938 Back River Rd was $5,796, up 6.6% from the year before.
Source: Lincoln County and Boothbay Town assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Lincoln County |
| County Subdivision | Boothbay Town |
| Unified School District | Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,796.00 (+6.6%) | $479,026 (-) Land $228,720 Building $250,306 | |
| 2024 | $5,437.00 (+12.94%) | $479,026 (-) Land $228,720 Building $250,306 | |
| 2023 | $4,814.00 (+8.06%) | $479,026 (-) Land $228,720 Building $250,306 | $810,065 |
| 2022 | $4,455.00 | $479,026 Land $228,720 Building $250,306 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 938 Back River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2016 · other causes |
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 938 Back River Rd is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.7% of Maine |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 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 / 35 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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