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278 ELM ST

BREWER, ME 04412
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,704 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.
1.04 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1865
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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.$537 (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.$34,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyPENOBSCOT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.04
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

Transaction History(5)

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
Brewer Community SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Brewer High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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

278 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 67% of homes in Penobscot County
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Brewer 04412
  • Older than 98% 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.

Living area1,704 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,431 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size1.04 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1865
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 278 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrewer 04412Penobscot County
Living areabigger than1,704 ft²65% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.04 ac85% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than18652% of homes2% of homes

About 278 Elm St

When did 278 Elm St, Brewer, ME last sell?

278 Elm St, Brewer, ME last sold on Nov 9, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Elm St, Brewer, ME?

278 Elm St, Brewer, ME has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,704 square feet of living space and a 1.04-acre lot.

When was 278 Elm St, Brewer, ME built?

278 Elm St, Brewer, ME was built in 1865, making it 161 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 278 Elm St, Brewer, ME?

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

How does 278 Elm St, Brewer, ME compare to other homes in Brewer 04412?

Among the 3,133 homes in Brewer 04412, it is bigger than 65% of them (1,704 ft² against a typical 1,431 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (1.04 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1865 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 278 Elm St, Brewer, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Elm St, Brewer, ME was $537. The county assessed it at $34,900.

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