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Last sold for $300,000 on Sep 21, 2023

1281 RIVER RD

CALAIS, ME 04619
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,568 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300,000 · Sep 21, 2023
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$285,917
CMG MORTGAGE INC · recorded Sep 21, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,738 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$257,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$220,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$236,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$277,495

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyWASHINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.11.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Cherryfield Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi

District: Cherryfield

Neighborhood · ZIP 04619These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.93

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,077
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.79 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,104
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,789
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1281 River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Calais 04619
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Calais 04619
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Calais 04619

How it measures up in Calais 04619

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Calais 04619.

Living area1,568 ft²
SmallerTypical 840 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1906Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 1281 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCalais 04619Washington County
Living areabigger than1,568 ft²95% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than11 ac95% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than199491% of homes77% of homes

About 1281 River Rd

When did 1281 River Rd, Calais, ME last sell?

1281 River Rd, Calais, ME last sold on Sep 21, 2023 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1281 River Rd, Calais, ME?

1281 River Rd, Calais, ME has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,568 square feet of living space and a 11.00-acre lot.

When was 1281 River Rd, Calais, ME built?

1281 River Rd, Calais, ME was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1281 River Rd, Calais, ME?

1281 River Rd, Calais, ME is assigned to Cherryfield Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Cherryfield. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1281 River Rd, Calais, ME compare to other homes in Calais 04619?

Among the 1,324 homes in Calais 04619, it is bigger than 95% of them (1,568 ft² against a typical 840 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (11 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (1994 against a typical 1906). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1281 River Rd, Calais, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1281 River Rd, Calais, ME was $3,738. The county assessed it at $257,800.

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