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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $300,000 on May 16, 2024

291 BATES ST

LEWISTON, ME 04240
6
Beds
2
Baths
1,920 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.
2,178 ft²
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.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300,000 · May 16, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,370 (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.$72,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,680
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$61,620

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyANDROSCOGGIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
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

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.

H
Lewiston High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Robert V. Connors Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.5 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

291 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.

  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Androscoggin County
  • Among the smallest lots in Androscoggin County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Lewiston 04240

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 area1,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,446 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size2,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 291 Bates St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowntown LewistonLewiston 04240Androscoggin County
Living areabigger than1,920 ft²34% of homes70% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,178 ft²3% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than18707% of homes3% of homes3% of homes

About 291 Bates St

When did 291 Bates St, Lewiston, ME last sell?

291 Bates St, Lewiston, ME last sold on May 16, 2024 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 291 Bates St, Lewiston, ME?

291 Bates St, Lewiston, ME has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,920 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 291 Bates St, Lewiston, ME built?

291 Bates St, Lewiston, ME was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 291 Bates St, Lewiston, ME?

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

How does 291 Bates St, Lewiston, ME compare to other homes in Lewiston 04240?

Among the 9,442 homes in Lewiston 04240, it is bigger than 70% of them (1,920 ft² against a typical 1,446 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,178 ft² against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1870 against a typical 1956). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 291 Bates St, Lewiston, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 291 Bates St, Lewiston, ME was $2,370. The county assessed it at $72,300.

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