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$346,993$329 / 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 80How 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

285 RIDGE RD

WALES, ME 04280
0
Baths
1,056 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.
2.85 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$347K
$279K low$415K 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.$346,993
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$277,594

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,708 (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.$234,416 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$78,975
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$155,441
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$229,528

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyANDROSCOGGIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.85
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

H
Oak Hill High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi
M
Oak Hill Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 6.1 mi
E
Sabattus Primary School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 6.2 mi

District: Regional School Unit 04

Neighborhood · ZIP 04280These 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.66
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.87

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.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.6,878
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.157 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,872
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,589
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%

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

285 Ridge 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Androscoggin County
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Androscoggin County
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Androscoggin County

What homes are worth in Sabattus 04280

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

This home
$170K$673K

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Sabattus 04280.

How it measures up in Sabattus 04280

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sabattus 04280.

Estimated value$346,993
CheaperTypical $359,727Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$329
CheaperTypical $282Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,196 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size2.85 ac
SmallerTypical 1.17 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

How 285 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSabattus 04280Androscoggin County
Estimated valuepricier than$346,99345% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32973% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than1,056 ft²36% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.85 ac77% of homes79% of homes

About 285 Ridge Rd

How much is 285 Ridge Rd, Wales, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 285 Ridge Rd, Wales, ME is $346,993 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $279,212 to $414,774. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 285 Ridge Rd, Wales, ME last sell?

285 Ridge Rd, Wales, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 285 Ridge Rd, Wales, ME?

285 Ridge Rd, Wales, ME has 1,056 square feet of living space and a 2.85-acre lot.

What schools serve 285 Ridge Rd, Wales, ME?

285 Ridge Rd, Wales, ME is assigned to Oak Hill High School (high), rated B; Oak Hill Middle School (middle), rated D-; Sabattus Primary School (elementary). All sit in Regional School Unit 04. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 285 Ridge Rd, Wales, ME compare to other homes in Sabattus 04280?

Among the 2,799 homes in Sabattus 04280, it is worth more than 45% of them ($346,993 against a typical $359,727), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($329 against a typical $282), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,056 ft² against a typical 1,196 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 77% of them (2.85 ac against a typical 1.17 ac). Measured against all of Androscoggin County, it is worth more than 59% 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 285 Ridge Rd, Wales, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Ridge Rd, Wales, ME was $2,708. The county assessed it at $234,416.

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