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$328,893$428 / 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

256 MAIN ST

HOPE, ME 04847
1
Beds
1
Baths
768 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.
1.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$329K
$265K low$392K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,916 (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.$167,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$91,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$75,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$54,400

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.A-Frame
CountyKNOX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.35
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

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.

E
Hope Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Camden Hills Regional High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi

District: Hope

Neighborhood · ZIP 04847These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.57

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.78%
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.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.1,710
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.72 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,816
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,783
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

256 Main 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 less than 88% of homes in Hope 04847
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Knox County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Knox County
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Hope 04847
  • Older than 78% of homes in Hope 04847

What homes are worth in Hope 04847

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

This home
$191K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 12% of homes in Hope 04847.

How it measures up in Hope 04847

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hope 04847.

Estimated value$328,893
CheaperTypical $486,888Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$428
CheaperTypical $348Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area768 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,348 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size1.35 ac
SmallerTypical 2.19 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 256 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHope 04847Knox County
Estimated valuepricier than$328,89312% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42869% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than768 ft²13% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.35 ac34% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than196022% of homes40% of homes

About 256 Main St

How much is 256 Main St, Hope, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Main St, Hope, ME is $328,893 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $265,295 to $392,491. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Main St, Hope, ME last sell?

256 Main St, Hope, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Main St, Hope, ME?

256 Main St, Hope, ME has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 768 square feet of living space and a 1.35-acre lot.

When was 256 Main St, Hope, ME built?

256 Main St, Hope, ME was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Main St, Hope, ME?

256 Main St, Hope, ME is assigned to Hope Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Camden Hills Regional High School (high), rated A. All sit in Hope. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Main St, Hope, ME compare to other homes in Hope 04847?

Among the 864 homes in Hope 04847, it is worth more than 12% of them ($328,893 against a typical $486,888), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($428 against a typical $348), it is bigger than 13% of them (768 ft² against a typical 1,348 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (1.35 ac against a typical 2.19 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1960 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Knox County, it is worth more than 28% 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 256 Main St, Hope, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Main St, Hope, ME was $1,916. The county assessed it at $167,600.

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