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$429,311$344 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

279 DEAD RIVER RD

BOWDOIN, ME 04287
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,248 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.
15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$429K
$356K low$502K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,849 (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.$455,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$155,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$300,300

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.Contemporary
CountySAGADAHOC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.15.00
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.

Neighborhood · ZIP 04287These 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.36
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
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.3,247
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.75 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,357
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,949
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

279 Dead River 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.

  • Worth more than 78% of homes in Bowdoin 04287
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Bowdoin 04287
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Bowdoin 04287
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Sagadahoc County
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Sagadahoc County

What homes are worth in Bowdoin 04287

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

This home
$61K$686K

This home is worth more than 78% of homes in Bowdoin 04287.

How it measures up in Bowdoin 04287

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bowdoin 04287.

Estimated value$429,311
CheaperTypical $292,274Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$344
CheaperTypical $231Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size15 ac
SmallerTypical 3.55 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 279 Dead River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBowdoin 04287Sagadahoc County
Estimated valuepricier than$429,31178% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34490% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than1,248 ft²30% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than15 ac83% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than200273% of homes83% of homes

About 279 Dead River Rd

How much is 279 Dead River Rd, Bowdoin, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Dead River Rd, Bowdoin, ME is $429,311 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $356,270 to $502,352. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Dead River Rd, Bowdoin, ME last sell?

279 Dead River Rd, Bowdoin, ME last sold on Jun 20, 2019, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Dead River Rd, Bowdoin, ME?

279 Dead River Rd, Bowdoin, ME has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,248 square feet of living space and a 15.00-acre lot.

When was 279 Dead River Rd, Bowdoin, ME built?

279 Dead River Rd, Bowdoin, ME was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

How does 279 Dead River Rd, Bowdoin, ME compare to other homes in Bowdoin 04287?

Among the 1,244 homes in Bowdoin 04287, it is worth more than 78% of them ($429,311 against a typical $292,274), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($344 against a typical $231), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,248 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (15 ac against a typical 3.55 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (2002 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Sagadahoc County, it is worth more than 56% 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 279 Dead River Rd, Bowdoin, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Dead River Rd, Bowdoin, ME was $4,849. The county assessed it at $455,300.

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