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$219,726$114 / 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 82How 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

442 ESSEX ST

BANGOR, ME 04401
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,932 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1850
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$220K
$181K low$259K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,161 (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.$235,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$184,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$218,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$245,860

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.Conventional
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.1965
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Fruit Street SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.6 mi
M
William S. Cohen SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Bangor High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Bangor

Neighborhood · ZIP 04401These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.62

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.23%
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.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.46,010
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.443 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,092
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,961
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

442 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 88% of homes in Bangor 04401
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Outer Essex
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Outer Essex
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Penobscot County
  • Among the oldest homes in Outer Essex

What homes are worth in Bangor 04401

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

This home
$156K$787K

This home is worth more than 12% of homes in Bangor 04401.

How it measures up in Bangor 04401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bangor 04401.

Estimated value$219,726
CheaperTypical $337,210Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$114
CheaperTypical $229Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area1,932 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,509 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1850
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 442 Essex St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOuter EssexBangor 04401Penobscot County
Estimated valuepricier than$219,72616% of homes12% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1142% of homes4% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,932 ft²81% of homes69% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac34% of homes51% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than1850almost no homes2% of homes2% of homes

About 442 Essex St

How much is 442 Essex St, Bangor, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 442 Essex St, Bangor, ME is $219,726 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $180,678 to $258,774. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 442 Essex St, Bangor, ME last sell?

442 Essex St, Bangor, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 442 Essex St, Bangor, ME?

442 Essex St, Bangor, ME has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,932 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 442 Essex St, Bangor, ME built?

442 Essex St, Bangor, ME was built in 1850, making it 176 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 442 Essex St, Bangor, ME?

442 Essex St, Bangor, ME is assigned to Fruit Street School (elementary), rated A+; William S. Cohen School (middle), rated A; Bangor High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Bangor. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 442 Essex St, Bangor, ME compare to other homes in Bangor 04401?

Among the 14,208 homes in Bangor 04401, it is worth more than 12% of them ($219,726 against a typical $337,210), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($114 against a typical $229), it is bigger than 69% of them (1,932 ft² against a typical 1,509 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1850 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Penobscot County, it is worth more than 31% 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 442 Essex St, Bangor, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 442 Essex St, Bangor, ME was $4,161. The county assessed it at $235,100.

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