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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $320,000 on Jan 22, 2008

17 WATER ST

ROCKLAND, ME 04841
4
Beds
5.5
Baths
3,020 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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
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.$320,000 · Jan 22, 2008
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.$256,000
J P MORGAN CHASE BANK · recorded Jan 22, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,624 (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.$701,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$272,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$428,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$389,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyKNOX
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1972
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.42
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
South SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Oceanside High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Oceanside Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 mi

District: Regional School Unit 13

Neighborhood · ZIP 04841These 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.135
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 100.50

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,960
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.526 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,416
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,512
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

17 Water St 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 94% of homes in Rockland 04841
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Knox County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Knox County

How it measures up in Rockland 04841

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockland 04841.

Living area3,020 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,460 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 17 Water St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockland 04841Knox County
Living areabigger than3,020 ft²94% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac69% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than187016% of homes10% of homes

About 17 Water St

When did 17 Water St, Rockland, ME last sell?

17 Water St, Rockland, ME last sold on Jan 22, 2008 for $320,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Water St, Rockland, ME?

17 Water St, Rockland, ME has 4 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, 3,020 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

When was 17 Water St, Rockland, ME built?

17 Water St, Rockland, ME was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Water St, Rockland, ME?

17 Water St, Rockland, ME is assigned to South School (elementary), rated C+; Oceanside High School (high), rated D; Oceanside Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Regional School Unit 13. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Water St, Rockland, ME compare to other homes in Rockland 04841?

Among the 2,704 homes in Rockland 04841, it is bigger than 94% of them (3,020 ft² against a typical 1,460 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1870 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17 Water St, Rockland, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Water St, Rockland, ME was $11,624. The county assessed it at $701,100.

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