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$136,723$119 / 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 73How 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 $60,000 on Mar 28, 2024

278 SOUTH ST

CALAIS, ME 04619
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,148 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.
0.95 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$137K
$99K low$174K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$60,000 · Mar 28, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,379 (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.$164,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$45,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$118,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$150,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$268,755

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
CountyWASHINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.95
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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
Calais Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.6 mi
H
Calais Middle/High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Calais

Neighborhood · ZIP 04619These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.93

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.82%
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.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,077
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.79 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,104
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,789
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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 South 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 less than 78% of homes in Washington County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Calais 04619
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Calais 04619
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Calais 04619
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Calais 04619

What homes are worth in Calais 04619

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

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$32K$456K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Calais 04619.

How it measures up in Calais 04619

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Calais 04619.

Estimated value$136,723
CheaperTypical $187,418Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$119
CheaperTypical $235Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area1,148 ft²
SmallerTypical 832 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.95 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1902Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 278 South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCalais 04619Washington County
Estimated valuepricier than$136,72330% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1198% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than1,148 ft²82% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.95 ac76% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than197475% of homes53% of homes

About 278 South St

How much is 278 South St, Calais, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 South St, Calais, ME is $136,723 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $99,458 to $173,988. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 South St, Calais, ME last sell?

278 South St, Calais, ME last sold on Mar 28, 2024 for $60,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 South St, Calais, ME?

278 South St, Calais, ME has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,148 square feet of living space and a 0.95-acre lot.

When was 278 South St, Calais, ME built?

278 South St, Calais, ME was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 South St, Calais, ME?

278 South St, Calais, ME is assigned to Calais Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Calais Middle/High School (high), rated D. All sit in Calais. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 South St, Calais, ME compare to other homes in Calais 04619?

Among the 1,324 homes in Calais 04619, it is worth more than 30% of them ($136,723 against a typical $187,418), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($119 against a typical $235), it is bigger than 82% of them (1,148 ft² against a typical 832 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.95 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1974 against a typical 1902). Measured against all of Washington County, it is worth more than 22% 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 278 South St, Calais, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 South St, Calais, ME was $2,379. The county assessed it at $164,100.

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