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$279,755$248 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

20 BATES ST

MECHANIC FALLS, ME 04256
0
Baths
1,126 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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1923
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$280K
$233K low$327K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,487 (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.$234,004 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$43,427
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$190,577

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.0.42
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
Elm Street School-Mechanic FallsF
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.8 mi
H
Poland Regional High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi
M
Bruce M Whittier Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.4 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

20 Bates 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 70% of homes in Androscoggin County
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Mechanic Falls 04256
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Mechanic Falls 04256
  • Older than 88% of homes in Mechanic Falls 04256

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
$83K$468K

This home is worth more than 63% 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$279,755
CheaperTypical $249,729Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$248
CheaperTypical $269Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,126 ft²
SmallerTypical 988 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 1.07 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 20 Bates St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMechanic Falls 04256Androscoggin County
Estimated valuepricier than$279,75563% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24841% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than1,126 ft²70% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac22% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than192312% of homes22% of homes

About 20 Bates St

How much is 20 Bates St, Mechanic Falls, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20 Bates St, Mechanic Falls, ME is $279,755 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $232,891 to $326,620. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20 Bates St, Mechanic Falls, ME last sell?

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

How big is 20 Bates St, Mechanic Falls, ME?

20 Bates St, Mechanic Falls, ME has 1,126 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

When was 20 Bates St, Mechanic Falls, ME built?

20 Bates St, Mechanic Falls, ME was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 20 Bates St, Mechanic Falls, ME?

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

How does 20 Bates St, Mechanic Falls, ME compare to other homes in Mechanic Falls 04256?

Among the 1,063 homes in Mechanic Falls 04256, it is worth more than 63% of them ($279,755 against a typical $249,729), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($248 against a typical $269), it is bigger than 70% of them (1,126 ft² against a typical 988 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 1.07 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1923 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Androscoggin County, it is worth more than 30% 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 20 Bates St, Mechanic Falls, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Bates St, Mechanic Falls, ME was $3,487. The county assessed it at $234,004.

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