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157 FOREST AVE

ORONO, ME 04473
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,468 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.
9.09 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,939 (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.$348,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$58,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$290,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$319,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$310,745

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
CountyPENOBSCOT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.9.09
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Neighborhood · ZIP 04473These 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.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.59

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,793
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.602 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,243
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,508
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

157 Forest Ave 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Orono 04473
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Orono 04473

How it measures up in Orono 04473

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Orono 04473.

Living area1,468 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size9.09 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 157 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrono 04473Penobscot County
Living areabigger than1,468 ft²46% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than9.09 ac94% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than198782% of homes67% of homes

About 157 Forest Ave

When did 157 Forest Ave, Orono, ME last sell?

157 Forest Ave, Orono, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 157 Forest Ave, Orono, ME?

157 Forest Ave, Orono, ME has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,468 square feet of living space and a 9.09-acre lot.

When was 157 Forest Ave, Orono, ME built?

157 Forest Ave, Orono, ME was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

How does 157 Forest Ave, Orono, ME compare to other homes in Orono 04473?

Among the 1,809 homes in Orono 04473, it is bigger than 46% of them (1,468 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (9.09 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1987 against a typical 1956). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 157 Forest Ave, Orono, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Forest Ave, Orono, ME was $6,939. The county assessed it at $348,700.

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