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$381,827$254 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $162,200 on Oct 17, 2016

42 ESSEX ST

SANFORD, ME 04073
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,506 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.
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$382K
$352K low$412K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$162,200 · Oct 17, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,272 (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.$249,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$49,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$200,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$364,325

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.Raised Ranch
CountyYORK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.39
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
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.

Neighborhood · ZIP 04073These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.97

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,822
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.495 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,977
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,891
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

42 Essex 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.

  • Worth less than 81% of homes in York County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in York County
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in York County

What homes are worth in Sanford 04073

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

This home
$225K$674K

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Sanford 04073.

How it measures up in Sanford 04073

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sanford 04073.

Estimated value$381,827
CheaperTypical $380,027Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$254
CheaperTypical $290Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,506 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 42 Essex St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSanford 04073York County
Estimated valuepricier than$381,82751% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25431% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,506 ft²62% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 ac53% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than197452% of homes37% of homes

About 42 Essex St

How much is 42 Essex St, Sanford, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Essex St, Sanford, ME is $381,827 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $351,913 to $411,741. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Essex St, Sanford, ME last sell?

42 Essex St, Sanford, ME last sold on Oct 17, 2016 for $162,200, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Essex St, Sanford, ME?

42 Essex St, Sanford, ME has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,506 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.

When was 42 Essex St, Sanford, ME built?

42 Essex St, Sanford, ME was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

How does 42 Essex St, Sanford, ME compare to other homes in Sanford 04073?

Among the 5,918 homes in Sanford 04073, it is worth more than 51% of them ($381,827 against a typical $380,027), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($254 against a typical $290), it is bigger than 62% of them (1,506 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1974 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of York County, it is worth more than 19% 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 Essex St, Sanford, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Essex St, Sanford, ME was $4,272. The county assessed it at $249,800.

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