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$835,328$383 / 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 89How 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 $275,000 on Dec 21, 2021

253 EMERSON DR

WELLS, ME 04090
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,179 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.
2.76 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$835K
$746K low$925K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$275,000 · Dec 21, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,669 (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.$567,980 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$169,160
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$398,820
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$567,980
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$608,950

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.Cape Cod
CountyYORK
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2003
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.76
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Wells Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 3.1 mi
H
Wells High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
M
Wells Junior High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.2 mi

District: Wells-Ogunquit Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 04090These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.95

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.56%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
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.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,928
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.204 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,810
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,579
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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.57%

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How this home compares

253 Emerson Dr 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 80% of homes in York County
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Wells 04090
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Wells 04090
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Wells 04090
  • Newer than 69% of homes in York County

What homes are worth in Wells 04090

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

This home
$154K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 73% of homes in Wells 04090.

How it measures up in Wells 04090

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wells 04090.

Estimated value$835,328
CheaperTypical $614,072Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$383
CheaperTypical $452Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area2,179 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,260 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size2.76 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 253 Emerson Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWells 04090York County
Estimated valuepricier than$835,32873% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38335% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than2,179 ft²85% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.76 ac89% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than199852% of homes69% of homes

About 253 Emerson Dr

How much is 253 Emerson Dr, Wells, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Emerson Dr, Wells, ME is $835,328 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $745,546 to $925,109. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Emerson Dr, Wells, ME last sell?

253 Emerson Dr, Wells, ME last sold on Dec 21, 2021 for $275,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Emerson Dr, Wells, ME?

253 Emerson Dr, Wells, ME has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,179 square feet of living space and a 2.76-acre lot.

When was 253 Emerson Dr, Wells, ME built?

253 Emerson Dr, Wells, ME was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 253 Emerson Dr, Wells, ME?

253 Emerson Dr, Wells, ME is assigned to Wells Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Wells High School (high), rated B; Wells Junior High School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Wells-Ogunquit Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Emerson Dr, Wells, ME compare to other homes in Wells 04090?

Among the 15,226 homes in Wells 04090, it is worth more than 73% of them ($835,328 against a typical $614,072), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($383 against a typical $452), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,179 ft² against a typical 1,260 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (2.76 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1998 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of York County, it is worth more than 80% 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 253 Emerson Dr, Wells, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Emerson Dr, Wells, ME was $3,669. The county assessed it at $567,980.

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