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$386,045$276 / 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 92How 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 $176,000 on Jun 27, 2017

256 WASHINGTON ST

BREWER, ME 04412
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,400 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.
0.59 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$386K
$354K low$418K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$176,000 · Jun 27, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,814 (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.$312,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$281,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$256,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$292,315

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.Ranch
CountyPENOBSCOT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.59
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
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(3)

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
Brewer High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Brewer Community SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Brewer

Neighborhood · ZIP 04412These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

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.94%
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.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,077
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.641 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,122
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,547
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

256 Washington 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 more than 75% of homes in Penobscot County
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Brewer 04412
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Brewer 04412

What homes are worth in Brewer 04412

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

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$169K$616K

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Brewer 04412.

How it measures up in Brewer 04412

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brewer 04412.

Estimated value$386,045
CheaperTypical $319,328Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$276
CheaperTypical $231Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.59 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 256 Washington St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrewer 04412Penobscot County
Estimated valuepricier than$386,04570% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27676% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than1,400 ft²47% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.59 ac75% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than195746% of homes40% of homes

About 256 Washington St

How much is 256 Washington St, Brewer, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Washington St, Brewer, ME is $386,045 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $354,235 to $417,855. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Washington St, Brewer, ME last sell?

256 Washington St, Brewer, ME last sold on Jun 27, 2017 for $176,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Washington St, Brewer, ME?

256 Washington St, Brewer, ME has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,400 square feet of living space and a 0.59-acre lot.

When was 256 Washington St, Brewer, ME built?

256 Washington St, Brewer, ME was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Washington St, Brewer, ME?

256 Washington St, Brewer, ME is assigned to Brewer High School (high), rated C-; Brewer Community School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Brewer. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Washington St, Brewer, ME compare to other homes in Brewer 04412?

Among the 3,133 homes in Brewer 04412, it is worth more than 70% of them ($386,045 against a typical $319,328), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($276 against a typical $231), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,400 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.59 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1957 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Penobscot County, it is worth more than 75% 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 Washington St, Brewer, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Washington St, Brewer, ME was $4,814. The county assessed it at $312,600.

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