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$96,024
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 63How 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 W SANDY RIVER RD

MERCER, ME 04957
0
Baths
5.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$96K
$61K low$131K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,050 (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.$215,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$65,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$150,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$215,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySOMERSET
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.32
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Mill Stream Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.6 mi
M
Skowhegan Area Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.4 mi
H
Skowhegan Area High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.5 mi

District: School Administrative District 54

Neighborhood · ZIP 04957These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.64
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

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.89%
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.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,003
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.51 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,045
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$114,642
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.43°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

285 W Sandy 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 95% of homes in Norridgewock 04957
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Somerset County

What homes are worth in Norridgewock 04957

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

This home
$76K$559K

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Norridgewock 04957.

How it measures up in Norridgewock 04957

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Norridgewock 04957.

Estimated value$96,024
CheaperTypical $236,361Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size5.32 ac
SmallerTypical 2.5 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

How 285 W Sandy River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorridgewock 04957Somerset County
Estimated valuepricier than$96,0245% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.32 ac67% of homes74% of homes

About 285 W Sandy River Rd

How much is 285 W Sandy River Rd, Mercer, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 285 W Sandy River Rd, Mercer, ME is $96,024 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $60,798 to $131,250. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 285 W Sandy River Rd, Mercer, ME last sell?

285 W Sandy River Rd, Mercer, ME last sold on Apr 27, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 285 W Sandy River Rd, Mercer, ME?

285 W Sandy River Rd, Mercer, ME is assigned to Mill Stream Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Skowhegan Area Middle School (middle), rated C; Skowhegan Area High School (high), rated C+. All sit in School Administrative District 54. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 285 W Sandy River Rd, Mercer, ME compare to other homes in Norridgewock 04957?

Among the 1,866 homes in Norridgewock 04957, it is worth more than 5% of them ($96,024 against a typical $236,361) and its lot is bigger than 67% of them (5.32 ac against a typical 2.5 ac). Measured against all of Somerset County, it is worth more than 9% 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 W Sandy River Rd, Mercer, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 285 W Sandy River Rd, Mercer, ME was $2,050. The county assessed it at $215,800.

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