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$251,435$57 / 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 79How 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
Last sold for $329,000 on Feb 14, 2022

172 ESSEX AVE

RUMFORD, ME 04276
6
Beds
2.5
Baths
4,410 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.
0.69 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1906
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$251K
$198K low$305K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$329,000 · Feb 14, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,806 (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.$256,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$234,400

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.Conventional
CountyOXFORD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.69
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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
Rumford Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Mountain Valley High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Mountain Valley Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Regional School Unit 10

Neighborhood · ZIP 04276These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.85

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.87%
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.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.5,976
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.83 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,740
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,003
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°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 Essex 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.

  • Worth more than 80% of homes in Rumford 04276
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Oxford County
  • Among the largest homes in Oxford County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Oxford County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Oxford County

What homes are worth in Rumford 04276

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

This home
$57K$451K

This home is worth more than 80% of homes in Rumford 04276.

How it measures up in Rumford 04276

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rumford 04276.

Estimated value$251,435
CheaperTypical $176,955Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$57
CheaperTypical $140Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area4,410 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,215 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.69 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1906
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 172 Essex Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRumford 04276Oxford County
Estimated valuepricier than$251,43580% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$579% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than4,410 ft²98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.69 ac63% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than190623% of homes10% of homes

About 172 Essex Ave

How much is 172 Essex Ave, Rumford, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 172 Essex Ave, Rumford, ME is $251,435 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $197,854 to $305,016. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 172 Essex Ave, Rumford, ME last sell?

172 Essex Ave, Rumford, ME last sold on Feb 14, 2022 for $329,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 172 Essex Ave, Rumford, ME?

172 Essex Ave, Rumford, ME has 6 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 4,410 square feet of living space and a 0.69-acre lot.

When was 172 Essex Ave, Rumford, ME built?

172 Essex Ave, Rumford, ME was built in 1906, making it 120 years old. It is a conventional home.

What schools serve 172 Essex Ave, Rumford, ME?

172 Essex Ave, Rumford, ME is assigned to Rumford Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Mountain Valley High School (high), rated D+; Mountain Valley Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Regional School Unit 10. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 172 Essex Ave, Rumford, ME compare to other homes in Rumford 04276?

Among the 2,249 homes in Rumford 04276, it is worth more than 80% of them ($251,435 against a typical $176,955), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($57 against a typical $140), it is bigger than 98% of them (4,410 ft² against a typical 1,215 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.69 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1906 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Oxford County, it is worth more than 41% 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 Essex Ave, Rumford, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 172 Essex Ave, Rumford, ME was $4,806. The county assessed it at $256,600.

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