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$593,187$386 / 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 79How 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 $278,400 on May 16, 2016

297 RIVER RD

ELIOT, ME 03903
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,536 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$593K
$468K low$718K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$278,400 · May 16, 2016
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.$280,687
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$224,550
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.52%
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.$312,500
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC · 6.22% · recorded Apr 23, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,046 (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.$359,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$126,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$233,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$348,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$461,985

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.Cape Cod
CountyYORK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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(6)

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
Eliot Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 1.5 mi
M
Marshwood Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.1 mi
H
Marshwood High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 mi

District: School Administrative District 35

Neighborhood · ZIP 03903These 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.52
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.100

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.7%
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.6,950
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.327 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,703
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$114,101
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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

297 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Eliot 03903
  • Older than 80% of homes in York County

What homes are worth in Eliot 03903

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

This home
$304K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Eliot 03903.

How it measures up in Eliot 03903

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Eliot 03903.

Estimated value$593,187
CheaperTypical $602,249Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$386
CheaperTypical $360Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,536 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,656 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 1.08 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 297 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEliot 03903York County
Estimated valuepricier than$593,18748% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38662% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than1,536 ft²43% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac10% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than194523% of homes20% of homes

About 297 River Rd

How much is 297 River Rd, Eliot, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 297 River Rd, Eliot, ME is $593,187 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $468,471 to $717,903. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 297 River Rd, Eliot, ME last sell?

297 River Rd, Eliot, ME last sold on May 16, 2016 for $278,400, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 297 River Rd, Eliot, ME?

297 River Rd, Eliot, ME has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,536 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 297 River Rd, Eliot, ME built?

297 River Rd, Eliot, ME was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 297 River Rd, Eliot, ME?

297 River Rd, Eliot, ME is assigned to Eliot Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Marshwood Middle School (middle), rated A-; Marshwood High School (high), rated A. All sit in School Administrative District 35. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 297 River Rd, Eliot, ME compare to other homes in Eliot 03903?

Among the 2,726 homes in Eliot 03903, it is worth more than 48% of them ($593,187 against a typical $602,249), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($386 against a typical $360), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,536 ft² against a typical 1,656 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 1.08 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1945 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of York County, it is worth more than 63% 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 297 River Rd, Eliot, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 297 River Rd, Eliot, ME was $4,046. The county assessed it at $359,600.

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