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271 ELM ST

MECHANIC FALLS, ME 04256
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Baths
1,320 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.
5.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$617 (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.$41,440 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,440

Property Facts

CountyANDROSCOGGIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.80
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Elm Street School-Mechanic FallsF
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.7 mi
H
Poland Regional High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
M
Bruce M Whittier Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.4 mi

District: Regional School Unit 16

Neighborhood · ZIP 04256These 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.67
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.88

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.9%
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.3,069
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.247 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,482
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,437
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

271 Elm 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.

  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Mechanic Falls 04256
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Mechanic Falls 04256

How it measures up in Mechanic Falls 04256

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Mechanic Falls 04256.

Living area1,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 988 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size5.8 ac
SmallerTypical 1.08 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

How 271 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMechanic Falls 04256Androscoggin County
Living areabigger than1,320 ft²84% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.8 ac90% of homes89% of homes

About 271 Elm St

When did 271 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME last sell?

271 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME last sold on Jan 8, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 271 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME?

271 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME has 1,320 square feet of living space and a 5.80-acre lot.

What schools serve 271 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME?

271 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME is assigned to Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls (elementary), rated F; Poland Regional High School (high), rated C; Bruce M Whittier Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Regional School Unit 16. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 271 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME compare to other homes in Mechanic Falls 04256?

Among the 1,064 homes in Mechanic Falls 04256, it is bigger than 84% of them (1,320 ft² against a typical 988 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 90% of them (5.8 ac against a typical 1.08 ac). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 271 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 271 Elm St, Mechanic Falls, ME was $617. The county assessed it at $41,440.

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