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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

40 WATER ST

WISCASSET, ME 04578
4
Beds
2
Baths
702 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1860
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,299 (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.$314,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$180,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$133,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$241,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.27 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyLINCOLN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
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.Elevator

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
Wiscasset Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Wiscasset Middle/High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Wiscasset Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 04578These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.67

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.85%
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.5.8%
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.4,640
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.110 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,857
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,494
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

40 Water 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.

  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Wiscasset
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Wiscasset 04578
  • Older than 91% of homes in Lincoln County

How it measures up in Wiscasset 04578

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wiscasset 04578.

Living area702 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,562 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 1.63 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1860
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 40 Water St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWiscassetWiscasset 04578Lincoln County
Living areabigger than702 ft²2% of homes2% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac18% of homes5% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than186026% of homes10% of homes9% of homes

About 40 Water St

When did 40 Water St, Wiscasset, ME last sell?

40 Water St, Wiscasset, ME last sold on Sep 12, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 40 Water St, Wiscasset, ME?

40 Water St, Wiscasset, ME has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 702 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 40 Water St, Wiscasset, ME built?

40 Water St, Wiscasset, ME was built in 1860, making it 166 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 40 Water St, Wiscasset, ME?

40 Water St, Wiscasset, ME is assigned to Wiscasset Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Wiscasset Middle/High School (middle), rated D. All sit in Wiscasset Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 40 Water St, Wiscasset, ME compare to other homes in Wiscasset 04578?

Among the 2,342 homes in Wiscasset 04578, it is bigger than 2% of them (702 ft² against a typical 1,562 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 1.63 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1860 against a typical 1980). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 40 Water St, Wiscasset, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Water St, Wiscasset, ME was $4,299. The county assessed it at $314,500.

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