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$251,978$140 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $125,000 on Sep 29, 2015

196 MAIN ST

FAIRFIELD, ME 04937
0
Baths
1,800 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$252K
$200K low$304K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · Sep 29, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,634 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$169,000 (2023)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$136,700

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.21 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySOMERSET
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.

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

H
Lawrence High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Lawrence Jr High SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Benton Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.8 mi

District: School Administrative District 49

Neighborhood · ZIP 04937These 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.68
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.73

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.9.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,511
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.127 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,995
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,328
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.43°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

196 Main 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Fairfield 04937
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Somerset County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Somerset County
  • Older than 83% of homes in Somerset County

What homes are worth in Fairfield 04937

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

This home
$130K$595K

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Fairfield 04937.

How it measures up in Fairfield 04937

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fairfield 04937.

Estimated value$251,978
CheaperTypical $264,059Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$140
CheaperTypical $202Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.78 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 196 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairfield 04937Somerset County
Estimated valuepricier than$251,97845% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14020% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,800 ft²77% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac6% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than190521% of homes17% of homes

About 196 Main St

How much is 196 Main St, Fairfield, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 Main St, Fairfield, ME is $251,978 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $199,643 to $304,313. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 196 Main St, Fairfield, ME last sell?

196 Main St, Fairfield, ME last sold on Sep 29, 2015 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 196 Main St, Fairfield, ME?

196 Main St, Fairfield, ME has 1,800 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 196 Main St, Fairfield, ME built?

196 Main St, Fairfield, ME was built in 1905, making it 121 years old.

What schools serve 196 Main St, Fairfield, ME?

196 Main St, Fairfield, ME is assigned to Lawrence High School (high), rated D; Lawrence Jr High School (middle), rated D-; Benton Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in School Administrative District 49. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 196 Main St, Fairfield, ME compare to other homes in Fairfield 04937?

Among the 2,562 homes in Fairfield 04937, it is worth more than 45% of them ($251,978 against a typical $264,059), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($140 against a typical $202), it is bigger than 77% of them (1,800 ft² against a typical 1,312 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.78 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1905 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Somerset County, it is worth more than 57% 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 196 Main St, Fairfield, ME?

The 2023 property tax bill for 196 Main St, Fairfield, ME was $3,634. The county assessed it at $169,000.

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