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278 ISTHMUS RD

RUMFORD, ME 04276
3
Beds
2
Baths
960 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.
1.75 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,978 (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.$159,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$128,900

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.20 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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
CountyOXFORD
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2007
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.75
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(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.

H
Mountain Valley High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
E
Rumford Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.1 mi
M
Mountain Valley Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 4.2 mi

District: Regional School Unit 10

Neighborhood · ZIP 04276These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.85

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.87%
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.18%
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.5,976
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.83 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,740
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,003
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°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

278 Isthmus 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.

  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Rumford 04276
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Rumford 04276
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Rumford 04276

How it measures up in Rumford 04276

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rumford 04276.

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,218 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size1.75 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 278 Isthmus Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRumford 04276Oxford County
Living areabigger than960 ft²30% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.75 ac77% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than197786% of homes46% of homes

About 278 Isthmus Rd

When did 278 Isthmus Rd, Rumford, ME last sell?

278 Isthmus Rd, Rumford, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Isthmus Rd, Rumford, ME?

278 Isthmus Rd, Rumford, ME has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 1.75-acre lot.

When was 278 Isthmus Rd, Rumford, ME built?

278 Isthmus Rd, Rumford, ME was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 278 Isthmus Rd, Rumford, ME?

278 Isthmus Rd, Rumford, ME is assigned to Mountain Valley High School (high), rated D+; Rumford Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Mountain Valley Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Regional School Unit 10. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Isthmus Rd, Rumford, ME compare to other homes in Rumford 04276?

Among the 2,249 homes in Rumford 04276, it is bigger than 30% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,218 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (1.75 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (1977 against a typical 1930). 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 Isthmus Rd, Rumford, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Isthmus Rd, Rumford, ME was $2,978. The county assessed it at $159,000.

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