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261 WISWELL RD

BREWER, ME 04412
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,322 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.
92 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.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,655 (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.$497,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$76,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$421,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$970,700

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.21 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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyPENOBSCOT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.92.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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(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
Brewer High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
E
Brewer Community SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.3 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

261 Wiswell 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.

  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Brewer 04412
  • Among the largest lots in Brewer 04412
  • Older than 82% of homes in Penobscot County

How it measures up in Brewer 04412

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

Living area2,322 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,424 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size92 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 261 Wiswell Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrewer 04412Penobscot County
Living areabigger than2,322 ft²86% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than92 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than190026% of homes18% of homes

About 261 Wiswell Rd

When did 261 Wiswell Rd, Brewer, ME last sell?

261 Wiswell Rd, Brewer, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 Wiswell Rd, Brewer, ME?

261 Wiswell Rd, Brewer, ME has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,322 square feet of living space and a 92.00-acre lot.

When was 261 Wiswell Rd, Brewer, ME built?

261 Wiswell Rd, Brewer, ME was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 Wiswell Rd, Brewer, ME?

261 Wiswell Rd, 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 261 Wiswell Rd, Brewer, ME compare to other homes in Brewer 04412?

Among the 3,133 homes in Brewer 04412, it is bigger than 86% of them (2,322 ft² against a typical 1,424 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (92 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1900 against a typical 1959). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 Wiswell Rd, Brewer, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Wiswell Rd, Brewer, ME was $7,655. The county assessed it at $497,100.

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