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$190,703$331 / 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 77How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

178 ELM ST

MECHANIC FALLS, ME 04256
0
Baths
576 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.
0.89 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$191K
$147K low$235K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,715 (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.$115,085 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$52,152
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$62,933

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.0.89
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi
M
Bruce M Whittier Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.7 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

178 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 95% of homes in Androscoggin County
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Androscoggin County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Androscoggin County

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
$92K$480K

This home is worth more than 16% 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$190,703
CheaperTypical $263,331Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$331
CheaperTypical $284Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area576 ft²
SmallerTypical 981 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.89 ac
SmallerTypical 1.08 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

How 178 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMechanic Falls 04256Androscoggin County
Estimated valuepricier than$190,70316% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33167% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than576 ft²7% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.89 ac41% of homes52% of homes

About 178 Elm St

How much is 178 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 178 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME is $190,703 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $146,789 to $234,617. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 178 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME last sell?

178 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 178 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME?

178 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME has 576 square feet of living space and a 0.89-acre lot.

What schools serve 178 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME?

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

How does 178 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 16% of them ($190,703 against a typical $263,331), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($331 against a typical $284), it is bigger than 7% of them (576 ft² against a typical 981 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.89 ac against a typical 1.08 ac). Measured against all of Androscoggin County, it is worth more than 5% 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 178 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME was $1,715. The county assessed it at $115,085.

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