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$173,869$151 / 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 81How 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

253 RIVER RD

CARIBOU, ME 04736
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,152 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.
1.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$174K
$140K low$207K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,441 (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.$156,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$133,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$149,000

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

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
CountyAROOSTOOK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.47
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Caribou Community SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Caribou High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Regional School Unit 39

Neighborhood · ZIP 04736These 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.134
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 100.66

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,826
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.57 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,227
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,327
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.39°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

253 River 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Caribou 04736

What homes are worth in Caribou 04736

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

This home
$55K$511K

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Caribou 04736.

How it measures up in Caribou 04736

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Caribou 04736.

Estimated value$173,869
CheaperTypical $181,251Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$151
CheaperTypical $155Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area1,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,075 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size1.47 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

How 253 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCaribou 04736Aroostook County
Estimated valuepricier than$173,86946% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15147% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than1,152 ft²57% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.47 ac65% of homes59% of homes

About 253 River Rd

How much is 253 River Rd, Caribou, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 River Rd, Caribou, ME is $173,869 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $140,450 to $207,288. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 River Rd, Caribou, ME last sell?

253 River Rd, Caribou, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 River Rd, Caribou, ME?

253 River Rd, Caribou, ME has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,152 square feet of living space and a 1.47-acre lot.

What schools serve 253 River Rd, Caribou, ME?

253 River Rd, Caribou, ME is assigned to Caribou Community School (elementary), rated D+; Caribou High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Regional School Unit 39. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 River Rd, Caribou, ME compare to other homes in Caribou 04736?

Among the 3,624 homes in Caribou 04736, it is worth more than 46% of them ($173,869 against a typical $181,251), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($151 against a typical $155), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,152 ft² against a typical 1,075 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 65% of them (1.47 ac against a typical 1 ac). Measured against all of Aroostook County, it is worth more than 55% 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 River Rd, Caribou, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 River Rd, Caribou, ME was $3,441. The county assessed it at $156,400.

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