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$299,504$221 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $245,000 on Apr 10, 2024

28 RUTH AVE

HAMPDEN, ME 04444
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,356 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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$300K
$269K low$330K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$245,000 · Apr 10, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,676 (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.$208,280 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$56,060
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$152,220
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$185,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$229,235

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.Cape Cod
CountyPENOBSCOT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.42
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
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.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Hampden AcademyB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Earl C Mcgraw School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 1.1 mi
M
Reeds Brook Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi

District: Regional School Unit 22

Neighborhood · ZIP 04444These 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.49
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 100.64

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.3%
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.9,652
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.135 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,136
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,614
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

28 Ruth Ave 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 74% of homes in Hampden 04444
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Hampden 04444
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Hampden 04444

What homes are worth in Hampden 04444

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

This home
$165K$887K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Hampden 04444.

How it measures up in Hampden 04444

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hampden 04444.

Estimated value$299,504
CheaperTypical $380,459Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$221
CheaperTypical $263Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area1,356 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,498 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 28 Ruth Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHampden 04444Penobscot County
Estimated valuepricier than$299,50426% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22126% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than1,356 ft²41% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac16% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than198352% of homes62% of homes

About 28 Ruth Ave

How much is 28 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 28 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME is $299,504 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $268,521 to $330,487. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 28 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME last sell?

28 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME last sold on Apr 10, 2024 for $245,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 28 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME?

28 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,356 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

When was 28 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME built?

28 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 28 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME?

28 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME is assigned to Hampden Academy (high), rated B; Earl C Mcgraw School (elementary); Reeds Brook Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Regional School Unit 22. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 28 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME compare to other homes in Hampden 04444?

Among the 3,581 homes in Hampden 04444, it is worth more than 26% of them ($299,504 against a typical $380,459), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($221 against a typical $263), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,356 ft² against a typical 1,498 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1983 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Penobscot County, it is worth more than 55% 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 28 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 28 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME was $3,676. The county assessed it at $208,280.

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