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$414,130$274 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $212,600 on Mar 4, 2011

281 FRONT ST

RICHMOND, ME 04357
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,512 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.
0.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$414K
$369K low$459K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$212,600 · Mar 4, 2011
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$134,630
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$107,704
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.67%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$279,500
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC · R · recorded Apr 19, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,706 (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.$330,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$89,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$241,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$138,800

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.1 percent flood zone

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.Colonial
CountySAGADAHOC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.49
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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(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
Marcia Buker Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Richmond High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Richmond Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi

District: Regional School Unit 02

Neighborhood · ZIP 04357These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.3,692
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.117 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,658
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,926
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

281 Front 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 more than 81% of homes in Richmond 04357
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Richmond 04357
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Richmond 04357
  • Older than 91% of homes in Sagadahoc County

What homes are worth in Richmond 04357

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

This home
$168K$668K

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in Richmond 04357.

How it measures up in Richmond 04357

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richmond 04357.

Estimated value$414,130
CheaperTypical $304,360Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$274
CheaperTypical $219Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,512 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.49 ac
SmallerTypical 1.7 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 281 Front St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichmond 04357Sagadahoc County
Estimated valuepricier than$414,13081% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27474% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than1,512 ft²63% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.49 ac24% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than187020% of homes9% of homes

About 281 Front St

How much is 281 Front St, Richmond, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Front St, Richmond, ME is $414,130 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $369,261 to $458,999. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Front St, Richmond, ME last sell?

281 Front St, Richmond, ME last sold on Mar 4, 2011 for $212,600, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Front St, Richmond, ME?

281 Front St, Richmond, ME has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,512 square feet of living space and a 0.49-acre lot.

When was 281 Front St, Richmond, ME built?

281 Front St, Richmond, ME was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Front St, Richmond, ME?

281 Front St, Richmond, ME is assigned to Marcia Buker Elementary School (elementary); Richmond High School (high), rated B-; Richmond Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Regional School Unit 02. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Front St, Richmond, ME compare to other homes in Richmond 04357?

Among the 1,507 homes in Richmond 04357, it is worth more than 81% of them ($414,130 against a typical $304,360), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($274 against a typical $219), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,512 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.49 ac against a typical 1.7 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1870 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Sagadahoc County, it is worth more than 54% 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 281 Front St, Richmond, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Front St, Richmond, ME was $3,706. The county assessed it at $330,900.

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