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Last sold for $1,250,000 on Feb 25, 2009

281 BATES ST

LEWISTON, ME 04240
0
Baths
19,893 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.
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2009
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,250,000 · Feb 25, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$21,307 (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.$650,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$76,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$573,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyANDROSCOGGIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.45
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.Elevator

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

H
Lewiston High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Robert V. Connors Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.6 mi
M
Lewiston Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Lewiston

Neighborhood · ZIP 04240These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.90

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
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.38,840
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,098 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,035
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,033
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°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

281 Bates 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Lewiston 04240
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Downtown Lewiston
  • Among the newest homes in Downtown Lewiston

How it measures up in Lewiston 04240

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lewiston 04240.

Living area19,893 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,452 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built2009
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 281 Bates St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowntown LewistonLewiston 04240Androscoggin County
Living areabigger than19,893 ft²98% of homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac97% of homes75% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than2009almost all homes98% of homes94% of homes

About 281 Bates St

When did 281 Bates St, Lewiston, ME last sell?

281 Bates St, Lewiston, ME last sold on Feb 25, 2009 for $1,250,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Bates St, Lewiston, ME?

281 Bates St, Lewiston, ME has 19,893 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 281 Bates St, Lewiston, ME built?

281 Bates St, Lewiston, ME was built in 2009, making it 17 years old.

What schools serve 281 Bates St, Lewiston, ME?

281 Bates St, Lewiston, ME is assigned to Lewiston High School (high), rated D-; Robert V. Connors Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Lewiston Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Lewiston. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Bates St, Lewiston, ME compare to other homes in Lewiston 04240?

Among the 9,442 homes in Lewiston 04240, it is bigger than almost all of them (19,893 ft² against a typical 1,452 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2009 against a typical 1955). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 Bates St, Lewiston, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Bates St, Lewiston, ME was $21,307. The county assessed it at $650,000.

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