Maine Tax-Delinquent Properties · Androscoggin County

Tax-Delinquent Properties in Androscoggin County, Maine — Acquire for Under $1,000

33 properties indexed. Acquisition from $165. Every listing is past the 18-month redemption window — ready to file.

33
Properties indexed
$165–$1,150
Acquisition range
13.5 yrs
Avg. years delinquent
$75,103
Avg. assessed value
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About Androscoggin County Tax-Delinquent Properties

Androscoggin County leads Maine with more indexed tax-delinquent properties than any other county — including Lewiston and Auburn city parcels, rural acreage in Durham and Greene, and commercial lots on Lisbon Street. Most listings have sat unpaid for 10–22 years, putting them firmly past the 18-month redemption window required for Title 36 §946 filing.

Under Maine Revised Statutes Title 36 §943, municipalities may take tax-acquired title after the 18-month redemption period expires. Once a property has been tax-acquired, an investor can petition for a §946 Tax Deed — the mechanism that transfers title without a quiet title lawsuit. DeedScout generates that filing in minutes.

The foreclosure timeline in Maine runs: lien attachment → 18-month redemption → tax-acquired title → §946 petition window. Properties in this database have already completed the first three steps. You're looking at properties where the clock has run — many for over a decade.

The Maine Tax Deed Process — How It Works in Androscoggin County

Maine's statutory framework makes tax-delinquent property acquisition more investor-friendly than most states. Here's the sequence from delinquency to deed.

01

Tax Lien Attaches

When property taxes go unpaid, a lien automatically attaches to the property under Title 36 §552. The municipality records this in the county registry.

02

18-Month Redemption Window

The owner has 18 months to pay all back taxes, interest (8% per annum), and costs. After this window closes, the right to redeem is extinguished under Title 36 §943.

03

Tax-Acquired Title

The municipality holds tax-acquired title. The former owner has no further right to cure. The property is now eligible for §946 petition.

04

§946 Tax Deed Application

An investor petitions the municipality's governing board. The board reviews the application and — if no redemption is pending — issues a Tax Deed under Title 36 §946.

05

Deed Recorded, Title Transferred

The Tax Deed is recorded at Androscoggin County Registry of Deeds. Title transfers. No quiet title action required — the statutory process is self-executing.

06

DeedScout Generates the Filing

Skip the attorney. DeedScout auto-fills the §946 application from property data — saving $2,000–$10,000 per filing. Subscribers generate unlimited documents.

All 33 Tax-Delinquent Properties in Androscoggin County

Live database. Click any address to open the full property record, including tax history, parcel map, and Street View. Ready to File means the redemption period has expired — you can petition immediately.

Address / City Type Delinquency Acquisition Cost Assessed Value Status
71 Church Hill Rd, Leeds Vacant Land 22 yrs $165 $19,800 Ready to File
67 Walnut St, Lewiston Residential 20 yrs $350 $41,800 Ready to File
98 Empire Rd, Minot Vacant Land 19 yrs $295 $35,200 Ready to File
91 Ash St, Lewiston Residential 18 yrs $320 $38,200 Ready to File
88 Swamp Rd, Durham Vacant Land 17 yrs $240 $28,500 Ready to File
54 Park St, Livermore Falls Residential 16 yrs $350 $42,100 Ready to File
178 Bartlett St, Lewiston Residential 16 yrs $380 $45,600 Ready to File
37 Allen Rd, Greene Residential 15 yrs $560 $67,800 Ready to File
89 Middle Rd, Sabattus Residential 15 yrs $520 $62,300 Ready to File
117 South Main St, Auburn Commercial 15 yrs $920 $142,000 Ready to File
76 Lewiston St, Mechanic Falls Commercial 14 yrs $760 $95,600 Ready to File
82 Main St, Lisbon Commercial 14 yrs $850 $112,500 Ready to File
56 General Turner Hill Rd, Turner Vacant Land 14 yrs $350 $42,000 Ready to File
204 Hotel Rd, Auburn Residential 14 yrs $445 $53,800 Ready to File
128 Crash Rd, Livermore Residential 13 yrs $490 $58,900 Ready to File
33 Knox St, Lewiston Multi-Family 13 yrs $750 $96,800 Ready to File
231 Hackett Mills Rd, Poland Residential 13 yrs $630 $76,400 Ready to File
41 Ferry Rd, Lisbon Falls Residential 13 yrs $470 $56,700 Ready to File
104 Sawyer Rd, Greene Residential 12 yrs $710 $89,200 Ready to File
144 Pine St, Lewiston Residential 12 yrs $430 $52,400 Ready to File
42 Maple Ridge Rd, Auburn Residential 12 yrs $680 $87,400 Ready to File
142 Lisbon Rd, Sabattus Residential 12 yrs $460 $55,100 Ready to File
193 Route 106, Leeds Residential 11 yrs $610 $73,500 Active
145 Woodman Hill Rd, Minot Residential 11 yrs $840 $105,800 Ready to File
215 Ridge Rd, Lisbon Residential 11 yrs $640 $78,300 Active
256 Lisbon St, Lewiston Commercial 11 yrs $1,150 $185,000 Ready to File
89 Dennison St, Auburn Residential 11 yrs $520 $64,200 Ready to File
203 Turner Center Rd, Turner Residential 11 yrs $740 $92,600 Ready to File
34 Centre Rd, Wales Residential 10 yrs $670 $83,700 Active
156 Royalsborough Rd, Durham Residential 10 yrs $880 $124,000 Active
167 Megquier Hill Rd, Poland Residential 10 yrs $940 $118,500 Active
22 Pigeon Hill Rd, Mechanic Falls Residential 10 yrs $650 $81,200 Active
55 Pulsifer St, Auburn Residential 10 yrs $590 $71,500 Active

Acquisition cost = back taxes owed + filing fees. Assessed value from municipal records. Data updated quarterly.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Androscoggin County Tax Deeds

Do I need an attorney to file a Maine Title 36 §946 application?
No. Title 36 §946 is a statutory administrative process — you petition the municipal select board or town council directly. An attorney is not legally required. DeedScout generates the complete application package from property data already in the system.
How long does the process take after I file?
Municipal boards in Maine typically act on §946 petitions within 30–90 days, depending on meeting schedule and board workload. Once approved, the deed is recorded at the Androscoggin County Registry of Deeds and title transfers immediately.
What's the difference between "Ready to File" and "Active" on this page?
Ready to File means the 18-month redemption period has expired and the municipality holds tax-acquired title — you can petition now. Active means the redemption window is technically still open or the status is under review. Most properties on DeedScout are Ready to File.
Are these properties in Androscoggin County exclusive to DeedScout?
No. Tax-delinquent property records are public in Maine. What DeedScout provides is a curated, searchable database with pre-vetted delinquency data, plus the document generation tool that auto-fills the §946 filing — eliminating attorney fees of $2,000–$10,000 per property.
Can I acquire a property for the listed acquisition cost?
The acquisition cost shown is back taxes owed plus estimated filing fees. In most cases this is all you pay — the municipality issues the deed for back taxes. You are not buying from the prior owner; you are petitioning the municipality. Verify with the Androscoggin County municipality directly before filing.

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