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$233,780$286 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

42 ELM ST W

HAMPDEN, ME 04444
2
Beds
1
Baths
816 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$234K
$197K low$270K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,690 (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.$152,420 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$74,380
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$78,040
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$138,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$243,675

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.Ranch
CountyPENOBSCOT
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2013
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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(5)

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
Hampden AcademyB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Earl C Mcgraw School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.6 mi
M
Reeds Brook Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi

District: Regional School Unit 22

Neighborhood · ZIP 04444These 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.49
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

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.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.3%
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.9,652
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.135 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,136
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,614
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°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

42 Elm St W 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 88% of homes in Hampden 04444
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Penobscot County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Hampden 04444
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Hampden 04444
  • Older than 87% of homes in Hampden 04444

What homes are worth in Hampden 04444

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

This home
$149K$860K

This home is worth more than 12% of homes in Hampden 04444.

How it measures up in Hampden 04444

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hampden 04444.

Estimated value$233,780
CheaperTypical $352,290Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$286
CheaperTypical $241Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area816 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 42 Elm St W ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHampden 04444Penobscot County
Estimated valuepricier than$233,78012% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28674% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than816 ft²7% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac23% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than193513% of homes28% of homes

About 42 Elm St W

How much is 42 Elm St W, Hampden, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Elm St W, Hampden, ME is $233,780 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $197,212 to $270,348. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Elm St W, Hampden, ME last sell?

42 Elm St W, Hampden, ME last sold on Aug 23, 2019, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Elm St W, Hampden, ME?

42 Elm St W, Hampden, ME has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 816 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 42 Elm St W, Hampden, ME built?

42 Elm St W, Hampden, ME was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42 Elm St W, Hampden, ME?

42 Elm St W, Hampden, ME is assigned to Hampden Academy (high), rated B; Earl C Mcgraw School (elementary); Reeds Brook Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Regional School Unit 22. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Elm St W, Hampden, ME compare to other homes in Hampden 04444?

Among the 3,581 homes in Hampden 04444, it is worth more than 12% of them ($233,780 against a typical $352,290), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($286 against a typical $241), it is bigger than 7% of them (816 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1935 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Penobscot County, it is worth more than 41% 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 42 Elm St W, Hampden, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Elm St W, Hampden, ME was $2,690. The county assessed it at $152,420.

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