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$306,878$249 / 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 80How 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

478 WATER ST

ELLSWORTH, ME 04605
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,232 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1867
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$307K
$245K low$368K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,450 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$140,400 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$121,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$124,085

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.14 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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
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
Ellsworth Elementary-Middle SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Ellsworth High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Ellsworth Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 04605These 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.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.59

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,146
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.41 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,844
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,886
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°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.50%

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How this home compares

478 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Hancock County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Ellsworth 04605
  • Older than 98% of homes in Ellsworth 04605

What homes are worth in Ellsworth 04605

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

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This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Ellsworth 04605.

How it measures up in Ellsworth 04605

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ellsworth 04605.

Estimated value$306,878
CheaperTypical $306,430Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$249
CheaperTypical $262Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area1,232 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 1.29 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1867
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 478 Water St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllsworth 04605Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$306,87850% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24945% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,232 ft²41% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac6% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than18672% of homes3% of homes

About 478 Water St

How much is 478 Water St, Ellsworth, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 478 Water St, Ellsworth, ME is $306,878 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $245,435 to $368,321. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 478 Water St, Ellsworth, ME last sell?

478 Water St, Ellsworth, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 478 Water St, Ellsworth, ME?

478 Water St, Ellsworth, ME has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,232 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 478 Water St, Ellsworth, ME built?

478 Water St, Ellsworth, ME was built in 1867, making it 159 years old. It is a conventional home.

What schools serve 478 Water St, Ellsworth, ME?

478 Water St, Ellsworth, ME is assigned to Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School (elementary), rated B; Ellsworth High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Ellsworth Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 478 Water St, Ellsworth, ME compare to other homes in Ellsworth 04605?

Among the 11,580 homes in Ellsworth 04605, it is worth more than 50% of them ($306,878 against a typical $306,430), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($249 against a typical $262), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,232 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 1.29 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1867 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 38% 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 478 Water St, Ellsworth, ME?

The 2024 property tax bill for 478 Water St, Ellsworth, ME was $2,450. The county assessed it at $140,400.

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