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$859,825$442 / 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 85How 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 $320,000 on Aug 18, 2017

23 FOREST ST

BAR HARBOR, ME 04609
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,944 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$860K
$733K low$986K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$320,000 · Aug 18, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,578 (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.$456,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$158,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$297,700

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.Colonial
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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(3)

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
Conners-Emerson SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Mount Desert Island High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.1 mi

District: Bar Harbor

Neighborhood · ZIP 04609These 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.136
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 100.52

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.69%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.4,934
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.80 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,963
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,136
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 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

23 Forest 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 more than 83% of homes in Hancock County
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Bar Harbor 04609
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Hancock County
  • Among the smallest lots in Hancock County
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Hancock County

What homes are worth in Bar Harbor 04609

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

This home
$377K$2.3M

This home is worth more than 58% of homes in Bar Harbor 04609.

How it measures up in Bar Harbor 04609

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bar Harbor 04609.

Estimated value$859,825
CheaperTypical $793,461Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$442
CheaperTypical $498Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,944 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,664 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 1.25 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 23 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBar Harbor 04609Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$859,82558% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44235% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than1,944 ft²65% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac13% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than200479% of homes83% of homes

About 23 Forest St

How much is 23 Forest St, Bar Harbor, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 23 Forest St, Bar Harbor, ME is $859,825 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $733,280 to $986,370. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 23 Forest St, Bar Harbor, ME last sell?

23 Forest St, Bar Harbor, ME last sold on Aug 18, 2017 for $320,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 23 Forest St, Bar Harbor, ME?

23 Forest St, Bar Harbor, ME has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,944 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 23 Forest St, Bar Harbor, ME built?

23 Forest St, Bar Harbor, ME was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 23 Forest St, Bar Harbor, ME?

23 Forest St, Bar Harbor, ME is assigned to Conners-Emerson School (elementary), rated A+; Mount Desert Island High School (high), rated A. All sit in Bar Harbor. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 23 Forest St, Bar Harbor, ME compare to other homes in Bar Harbor 04609?

Among the 2,593 homes in Bar Harbor 04609, it is worth more than 58% of them ($859,825 against a typical $793,461), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($442 against a typical $498), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,944 ft² against a typical 1,664 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 1.25 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (2004 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 83% 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 23 Forest St, Bar Harbor, ME?

The 2024 property tax bill for 23 Forest St, Bar Harbor, ME was $4,578. The county assessed it at $456,000.

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