Single Family ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $250,000 on Sep 1, 2021
20 STERLING ST
ELLSWORTH, ME 04605
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,438 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$250,000 · Sep 1, 2021
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,006 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$229,560 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,560
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$195,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$202,170
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.Conventional
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Neighborhood · ZIP 04605These 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.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.59
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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.14,146
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.41 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,844
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,886
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.50%
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How this home compares
20 Sterling 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.
- Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Ellsworth 04605
- Older than 88% of homes in Ellsworth 04605
How it measures up in Ellsworth 04605
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ellsworth 04605.
Living area1,438 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,352 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 55% of homes nearby
Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 1.28 acBigger
Bigger than 4% of homes nearby
Year built1900
OlderTypical 1987Newer
Newer than 12% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Ellsworth 04605 | Hancock County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,438 ft² | 55% of homes | 55% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.21 ac | 4% of homes | 6% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1900 | 12% of homes | 13% of homes |
About 20 Sterling St
When did 20 Sterling St, Ellsworth, ME last sell?
20 Sterling St, Ellsworth, ME last sold on Sep 1, 2021 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 20 Sterling St, Ellsworth, ME?
20 Sterling St, Ellsworth, ME has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,438 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.
When was 20 Sterling St, Ellsworth, ME built?
20 Sterling St, Ellsworth, ME was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home.
How does 20 Sterling St, Ellsworth, ME compare to other homes in Ellsworth 04605?
Among the 11,580 homes in Ellsworth 04605, it is bigger than 55% of them (1,438 ft² against a typical 1,352 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 1.28 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1900 against a typical 1987). 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 Sterling St, Ellsworth, ME?
The 2024 property tax bill for 20 Sterling St, Ellsworth, ME was $4,006. The county assessed it at $229,560.
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- 16 Sterling St3 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 ft² · Sold Apr 2026
- 35 Sterling St3 bd · 1 ba · 696 ft² · Sold $200K · Sep 2024
- 35 Sterling St3 bd · 1 ba · 696 ft² · Sold $200K · Sep 2024
- 19 Sterling St4 bd · 2 ba · 1,630 ft² · Sold $213K · Apr 2020
- 19 Sterling St4 bd · 2 ba · 1,630 ft² · Sold Apr 2020
- 34 Sterling St3 bd · 2 ba · 1,572 ft² · Sold Apr 2019
- 34 Sterling St1,572 ft² · Sold Apr 2019
- 38 Sterling St2 bd · 1 ba · 672 ft² · Sold $83K · Aug 2015
- 38 Sterling St2 bd · 1 ba · 672 ft² · Sold Aug 2015
- 8 Sterling St$258K4 bd · 2 ba · 1,509 ft² · Sold Feb 2009
- 11 Sterling St5 bd · 2 ba · 2,325 ft² · Sold $1K · Jan 2008
Closest homes
- 20 Sterling St91 ft · 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,438 ft²
- 16 Sterling St80 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 ft² · Sold $386K · Apr 2026
- 16 Sterling St107 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 ft² · Sold Apr 2026
- 19 Sterling St136 ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,630 ft² · Sold $213K · Apr 2020
- 19 Sterling St136 ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,630 ft² · Sold Apr 2020
- 12 Sterling St120 ft · 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,560 ft² · Sold $131K · Dec 2007
- Sterling St145 ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,630 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 11 Sterling St194 ft · 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,325 ft² · Sold $1K · Jan 2008
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- 258 Gary Moore Rd3 bd · 1 ba · 1,400 ft² · Sold $420K · Jul 2026
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