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$216,819
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 82How 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

243 WARD RD

PROSPECT, ME 04981
0
Baths
28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$217K
$177K low$257K high
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.$216,819
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$173,455

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,692 (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.$164,260 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$95,380
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$68,880
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$94,920

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWALDO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.28.00
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Bucksport High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.1 mi
E
Miles Lane SchoolC
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 6.2 mi
M
Bucksport Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 6.4 mi

District: Regional School Unit 25

Neighborhood · ZIP 04981These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
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.2,445
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.47 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,105
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,062
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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

243 Ward 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 less than 78% of homes in Stockton Springs 04981
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Stockton Springs 04981

What homes are worth in Stockton Springs 04981

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

This home
$86K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Stockton Springs 04981.

How it measures up in Stockton Springs 04981

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Stockton Springs 04981.

Estimated value$216,819
CheaperTypical $329,365Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size28 ac
SmallerTypical 2.5 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

How 243 Ward Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStockton Springs 04981Waldo County
Estimated valuepricier than$216,81922% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than28 ac95% of homes90% of homes

About 243 Ward Rd

How much is 243 Ward Rd, Prospect, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 243 Ward Rd, Prospect, ME is $216,819 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $176,798 to $256,840. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 243 Ward Rd, Prospect, ME last sell?

243 Ward Rd, Prospect, ME last sold on Jul 1, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 243 Ward Rd, Prospect, ME?

243 Ward Rd, Prospect, ME is assigned to Bucksport High School (high), rated A-; Miles Lane School (elementary), rated C; Bucksport Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Regional School Unit 25. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 243 Ward Rd, Prospect, ME compare to other homes in Stockton Springs 04981?

Among the 1,332 homes in Stockton Springs 04981, it is worth more than 22% of them ($216,819 against a typical $329,365) and its lot is bigger than 95% of them (28 ac against a typical 2.5 ac). Measured against all of Waldo County, it is worth more than 29% 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 243 Ward Rd, Prospect, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 243 Ward Rd, Prospect, ME was $1,692. The county assessed it at $164,260.

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