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$283,011$322 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $179,000 on Aug 6, 2021

178 PLAINS RD

READFIELD, ME 04355
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
880 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$283K
$234K low$332K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$179,000 · Aug 6, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,587 (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.$297,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$267,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$258,300

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.Ranch
CountyKENNEBEC
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.1991
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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.

Neighborhood · ZIP 04355These 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.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.80

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.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
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.2,870
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.91 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92,675
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$117,035
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°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%

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How this home compares

178 Plains 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 less than 85% of homes in Readfield 04355
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Kennebec County
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Kennebec County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Readfield 04355

What homes are worth in Readfield 04355

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

This home
$198K$893K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Readfield 04355.

How it measures up in Readfield 04355

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Readfield 04355.

Estimated value$283,011
CheaperTypical $388,001Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$322
CheaperTypical $328Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area880 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,170 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 2.35 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 178 Plains Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReadfield 04355Kennebec County
Estimated valuepricier than$283,01115% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32248% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than880 ft²27% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac24% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than197549% of homes58% of homes

About 178 Plains Rd

How much is 178 Plains Rd, Readfield, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 178 Plains Rd, Readfield, ME is $283,011 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $234,363 to $331,659. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 178 Plains Rd, Readfield, ME last sell?

178 Plains Rd, Readfield, ME last sold on Aug 6, 2021 for $179,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 178 Plains Rd, Readfield, ME?

178 Plains Rd, Readfield, ME has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 880 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 178 Plains Rd, Readfield, ME built?

178 Plains Rd, Readfield, ME was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. It is a ranch home.

How does 178 Plains Rd, Readfield, ME compare to other homes in Readfield 04355?

Among the 1,361 homes in Readfield 04355, it is worth more than 15% of them ($283,011 against a typical $388,001), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($322 against a typical $328), it is bigger than 27% of them (880 ft² against a typical 1,170 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (1 ac against a typical 2.35 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1975 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Kennebec County, it is worth more than 35% 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 Plains Rd, Readfield, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Plains Rd, Readfield, ME was $3,587. The county assessed it at $297,500.

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