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$195,055$190 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

172 ELM ST

MECHANIC FALLS, ME 04256
0
Baths
1,029 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.
7.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$195K
$165K low$225K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,287 (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.$287,714 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,250
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$217,464

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyANDROSCOGGIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.7.50
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
Elm Street School-Mechanic FallsF
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
H
Poland Regional High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi
M
Bruce M Whittier Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.8 mi

District: Regional School Unit 16

Neighborhood · ZIP 04256These 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.67
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.88

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.94%
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.5.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,069
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.247 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,482
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,437
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

172 Elm 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.

  • Worth less than 92% of homes in Androscoggin County
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Androscoggin County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Androscoggin County
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Mechanic Falls 04256
  • Older than 98% of homes in Mechanic Falls 04256

What homes are worth in Mechanic Falls 04256

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

This home
$88K$476K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Mechanic Falls 04256.

How it measures up in Mechanic Falls 04256

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Mechanic Falls 04256.

Estimated value$195,055
CheaperTypical $253,803Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$190
CheaperTypical $269Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,029 ft²
SmallerTypical 981 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size7.5 ac
SmallerTypical 1.07 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 172 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMechanic Falls 04256Androscoggin County
Estimated valuepricier than$195,05526% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19018% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,029 ft²57% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than7.5 ac92% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than18802% of homes5% of homes

About 172 Elm St

How much is 172 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 172 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME is $195,055 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $165,179 to $224,931. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 172 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME last sell?

172 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME last sold on Jun 8, 2006, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 172 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME?

172 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME has 1,029 square feet of living space and a 7.50-acre lot.

When was 172 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME built?

172 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 172 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME?

172 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME is assigned to Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls (elementary), rated F; Poland Regional High School (high), rated C; Bruce M Whittier Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Regional School Unit 16. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 172 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME compare to other homes in Mechanic Falls 04256?

Among the 1,064 homes in Mechanic Falls 04256, it is worth more than 26% of them ($195,055 against a typical $253,803), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($190 against a typical $269), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,029 ft² against a typical 981 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (7.5 ac against a typical 1.07 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1880 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Androscoggin County, it is worth more than 8% 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 172 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 172 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME was $4,287. The county assessed it at $287,714.

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