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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,467 (+11.6%)
$16,300 + $170,600
$186,900
2023
$3,108 (+8.4%)
$15,600 + $146,700
$162,300
2022
$2,866 (+9.3%)
$15,600 + $124,900
$140,500
2021
$2,622 (+3.5%)
$14,400 + $103,200
$117,600
2020
$2,533 (+4.4%)
$13,700 + $95,500
$109,200
2019
$2,427 (+4.7%)
$13,700 + $91,800
$105,500
2018
$2,318 (+4.9%)
$17,200 + $83,800
$101,000
2017
$2,210 (+4.2%)
$17,200 + $80,800
$98,000
2016
$2,120 (+0.8%)
$17,200 + $77,000
$94,200
2015
$2,103 (+5.4%)
$17,200 + $78,600
$95,800
2014
$1,995
$17,200 + $74,300
$91,500
Tax history for 56 Thornton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,467 (+11.6%)
$16,300 + $170,600
$186,900
2023
$3,108 (+8.4%)
$15,600 + $146,700
$162,300
2022
$2,866 (+9.3%)
$15,600 + $124,900
$140,500
2021
$2,622 (+3.5%)
$14,400 + $103,200
$117,600
2020
$2,533 (+4.4%)
$13,700 + $95,500
$109,200
2019
$2,427 (+4.7%)
$13,700 + $91,800
$105,500
2018
$2,318 (+4.9%)
$17,200 + $83,800
$101,000
2017
$2,210 (+4.2%)
$17,200 + $80,800
$98,000
2016
$2,120 (+0.8%)
$17,200 + $77,000
$94,200
2015
$2,103 (+5.4%)
$17,200 + $78,600
$95,800
2014
$1,995
$17,200 + $74,300
$91,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1999
Sq. Ft.
900
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Penobscot County
APN
293532
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
URD-1
Urban Residence 1 District
The Urban Residence 1 District is established to enhance and protect the essential established characteristics of certain traditional, low-density residential areas of mostly single-family detached dwellings or, where such development is desired, to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved, Detached
Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, One-Floor Living
Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Slab
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 900
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1953
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 900
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $6,098.40
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Sidewalks, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Subdivided
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,427
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: On Demand
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 56 Thornton Road, Bangor, ME 04401
Directions: From Broadway turn onto Falvey St; Then turn right onto Thornton Rd; Home is on the left
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 900
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Penobscot County
APN: 293532
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mary Snow School
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
William S. Cohen School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Bangor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bangor, ME • 04401
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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46
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.5 hours in
June and 2.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
7.5 hrs
2.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$243,000 – $294,000
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