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$257,290$171 / 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 91How 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

281 RIVER RD

BUCKSPORT, ME 04416
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,509 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.
1.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
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

$257K
$233K low$281K high
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.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
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.112%
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.$171,274
FREEDOM MORTGAGE · recorded May 1, 2009
2nd 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.$113,891
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,747 (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.$241,760 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,880
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$190,880
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$213,930

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
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.20
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Miles Lane SchoolC
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 1.9 mi
H
Bucksport High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
M
Bucksport Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Regional School Unit 25

Neighborhood · ZIP 04416These 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.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
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.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,693
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.89 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,236
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,158
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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 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 less than 72% of homes in Hancock County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Hancock County

What homes are worth in Bucksport 04416

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

This home
$112K$606K

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Bucksport 04416.

How it measures up in Bucksport 04416

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bucksport 04416.

Estimated value$257,290
CheaperTypical $270,000Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$171
CheaperTypical $207Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,509 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,328 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size1.2 ac
SmallerTypical 1.46 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 281 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBucksport 04416Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$257,29046% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17125% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than1,509 ft²64% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.2 ac46% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than197045% of homes38% of homes

About 281 River Rd

How much is 281 River Rd, Bucksport, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 River Rd, Bucksport, ME is $257,290 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $233,430 to $281,150. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 River Rd, Bucksport, ME last sell?

281 River Rd, Bucksport, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 River Rd, Bucksport, ME?

281 River Rd, Bucksport, ME has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,509 square feet of living space and a 1.20-acre lot.

When was 281 River Rd, Bucksport, ME built?

281 River Rd, Bucksport, ME was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 River Rd, Bucksport, ME?

281 River Rd, Bucksport, ME is assigned to Miles Lane School (elementary), rated C; Bucksport High School (high), rated A-; Bucksport Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Regional School Unit 25. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 River Rd, Bucksport, ME compare to other homes in Bucksport 04416?

Among the 2,351 homes in Bucksport 04416, it is worth more than 46% of them ($257,290 against a typical $270,000), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($171 against a typical $207), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,509 ft² against a typical 1,328 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (1.2 ac against a typical 1.46 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1970 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 28% 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 River Rd, Bucksport, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 River Rd, Bucksport, ME was $3,747. The county assessed it at $241,760.

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