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$286,345$232 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $237,500 on Sep 18, 2024

181 RIVER RD

CARTHAGE, ME 04224
0
Baths
1,236 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.
3.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$286K
$239K low$334K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$237,500 · Sep 18, 2024
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.155%
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.$251,655
BANGOR SAVINGS BANK · P · recorded Feb 27, 2024
2nd 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.$190,000
NEWREZ LLC

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,811 (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.$267,750 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$56,380
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$211,370

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.40
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
T. W. Kelly Dirigo Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.1 mi
H
Dirigo High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.8 mi
E
Dirigo Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 7.0 mi

District: Regional School Unit 56

Neighborhood · ZIP 04224These 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.151
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.2,848
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.36 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,703
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,107
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
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

181 River 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 more than 86% of homes in Dixfield 04224
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Dixfield 04224
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Dixfield 04224

What homes are worth in Dixfield 04224

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

This home
$56K$487K

This home is worth more than 86% of homes in Dixfield 04224.

How it measures up in Dixfield 04224

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dixfield 04224.

Estimated value$286,345
CheaperTypical $174,939Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$232
CheaperTypical $202Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,236 ft²
SmallerTypical 936 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size3.4 ac
SmallerTypical 1.4 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

How 181 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDixfield 04224Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$286,34586% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23263% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,236 ft²83% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.4 ac69% of homes68% of homes

About 181 River Rd

How much is 181 River Rd, Carthage, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 181 River Rd, Carthage, ME is $286,345 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $239,187 to $333,503. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 181 River Rd, Carthage, ME last sell?

181 River Rd, Carthage, ME last sold on Sep 18, 2024 for $237,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 181 River Rd, Carthage, ME?

181 River Rd, Carthage, ME has 1,236 square feet of living space and a 3.40-acre lot.

What schools serve 181 River Rd, Carthage, ME?

181 River Rd, Carthage, ME is assigned to T. W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School (middle), rated D; Dirigo High School (high), rated C-; Dirigo Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Regional School Unit 56. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 181 River Rd, Carthage, ME compare to other homes in Dixfield 04224?

Among the 993 homes in Dixfield 04224, it is worth more than 86% of them ($286,345 against a typical $174,939), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($232 against a typical $202), it is bigger than 83% of them (1,236 ft² against a typical 936 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 69% of them (3.4 ac against a typical 1.4 ac). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 58% 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 181 River Rd, Carthage, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 181 River Rd, Carthage, ME was $2,811. The county assessed it at $267,750.

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