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$323,443$150 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $132,500 on Jun 5, 2018

2453 ESSEX ST

ORONO, ME 04473
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,159 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.
7.91 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$323K
$271K low$376K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$132,500 · Jun 5, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,959 (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.$349,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$63,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$286,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$320,700

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyPENOBSCOT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.7.91
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

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
Orono High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 mi
M
Orono Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.4 mi
E
Asa C Adams SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.5 mi

District: Regional School Unit 26

Neighborhood · ZIP 04473These 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.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,793
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.602 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,243
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,508
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

2453 Essex 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 90% of homes in Orono 04473
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Penobscot County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Orono 04473
  • Older than 82% of homes in Penobscot County

What homes are worth in Orono 04473

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

This home
$130K$711K

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Orono 04473.

How it measures up in Orono 04473

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Orono 04473.

Estimated value$323,443
CheaperTypical $350,538Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$150
CheaperTypical $230Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area2,159 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size7.91 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 2453 Essex St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrono 04473Penobscot County
Estimated valuepricier than$323,44341% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15010% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than2,159 ft²76% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than7.91 ac93% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than190019% of homes18% of homes

About 2453 Essex St

How much is 2453 Essex St, Orono, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2453 Essex St, Orono, ME is $323,443 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $271,121 to $375,765. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2453 Essex St, Orono, ME last sell?

2453 Essex St, Orono, ME last sold on Jun 5, 2018 for $132,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2453 Essex St, Orono, ME?

2453 Essex St, Orono, ME has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,159 square feet of living space and a 7.91-acre lot.

When was 2453 Essex St, Orono, ME built?

2453 Essex St, Orono, ME was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2453 Essex St, Orono, ME?

2453 Essex St, Orono, ME is assigned to Orono High School (high), rated B; Orono Middle School (middle), rated A-; Asa C Adams School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Regional School Unit 26. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2453 Essex St, Orono, ME compare to other homes in Orono 04473?

Among the 1,809 homes in Orono 04473, it is worth more than 41% of them ($323,443 against a typical $350,538), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($150 against a typical $230), it is bigger than 76% of them (2,159 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (7.91 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1900 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Penobscot County, it is worth more than 62% 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 2453 Essex St, Orono, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2453 Essex St, Orono, ME was $6,959. The county assessed it at $349,700.

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