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$638,903$736 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $87,500 on Oct 15, 2018

159 DORSET RD

RANGELEY, ME 04970
1
Baths
868 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.
0.62 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$639K
$546K low$732K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$87,500 · Oct 15, 2018
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$638,903
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$511,122

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,231 (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.$265,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$208,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$57,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$265,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cottage
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.62
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
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(2)

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
Rangeley Lakes Regional SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Regional School Unit 78

Neighborhood · ZIP 04970These 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.155
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

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.33%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.9%
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.1,779
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,484
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,932
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.38°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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.Absentee owner
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

159 Dorset 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.

  • Worth more than 92% of homes in Franklin County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Franklin County
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Rangeley 04970
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Rangeley 04970
  • Older than 72% of homes in Rangeley 04970

What homes are worth in Rangeley 04970

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$168K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Rangeley 04970.

How it measures up in Rangeley 04970

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rangeley 04970.

Estimated value$638,903
CheaperTypical $487,917Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$736
CheaperTypical $314Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area868 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,532 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.62 ac
SmallerTypical 1.25 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 159 Dorset Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRangeley 04970Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$638,90371% of homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$73694% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than868 ft²14% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.62 ac25% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than195028% of homes31% of homes

About 159 Dorset Rd

How much is 159 Dorset Rd, Rangeley, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Dorset Rd, Rangeley, ME is $638,903 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $545,885 to $731,921. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Dorset Rd, Rangeley, ME last sell?

159 Dorset Rd, Rangeley, ME last sold on Oct 15, 2018 for $87,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Dorset Rd, Rangeley, ME?

159 Dorset Rd, Rangeley, ME has 1 bathrooms, 868 square feet of living space and a 0.62-acre lot.

When was 159 Dorset Rd, Rangeley, ME built?

159 Dorset Rd, Rangeley, ME was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a cottage home.

What schools serve 159 Dorset Rd, Rangeley, ME?

159 Dorset Rd, Rangeley, ME is assigned to Rangeley Lakes Regional School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Regional School Unit 78. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Dorset Rd, Rangeley, ME compare to other homes in Rangeley 04970?

Among the 2,039 homes in Rangeley 04970, it is worth more than 71% of them ($638,903 against a typical $487,917), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($736 against a typical $314), it is bigger than 14% of them (868 ft² against a typical 1,532 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.62 ac against a typical 1.25 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1950 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 92% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 159 Dorset Rd, Rangeley, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Dorset Rd, Rangeley, ME was $3,231. The county assessed it at $265,900.

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