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$206,517$205 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

487 RIVER RD

CARIBOU, ME 04736
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,008 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.
3.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$207K
$172K low$241K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$156,767
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$125,414
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.24%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$49,750
COUNTY FED CREDIT UNION (AROOSTOOK CTY) · R · recorded Jun 28, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,883 (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.$176,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$146,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$168,100

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
CountyAROOSTOOK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.28
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
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(1)

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
Caribou Community SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Caribou High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi

District: Regional School Unit 39

Neighborhood · ZIP 04736These 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.134
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 100.66

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.8,826
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.57 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,227
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,327
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.39°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

487 River Rd 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 more than 72% of homes in Aroostook County
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Caribou 04736
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Caribou 04736

What homes are worth in Caribou 04736

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

This home
$44K$452K

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Caribou 04736.

How it measures up in Caribou 04736

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Caribou 04736.

Estimated value$206,517
CheaperTypical $161,255Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$205
CheaperTypical $138Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,075 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size3.28 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 487 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCaribou 04736Aroostook County
Estimated valuepricier than$206,51769% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20587% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²43% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.28 ac78% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than195440% of homes48% of homes

About 487 River Rd

How much is 487 River Rd, Caribou, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 487 River Rd, Caribou, ME is $206,517 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $172,324 to $240,710. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 487 River Rd, Caribou, ME last sell?

487 River Rd, Caribou, ME last sold on Mar 8, 2005, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 487 River Rd, Caribou, ME?

487 River Rd, Caribou, ME has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,008 square feet of living space and a 3.28-acre lot.

When was 487 River Rd, Caribou, ME built?

487 River Rd, Caribou, ME was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 487 River Rd, Caribou, ME?

487 River Rd, Caribou, ME is assigned to Caribou Community School (elementary), rated C; Caribou High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Regional School Unit 39. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 487 River Rd, Caribou, ME compare to other homes in Caribou 04736?

Among the 3,623 homes in Caribou 04736, it is worth more than 69% of them ($206,517 against a typical $161,255), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($205 against a typical $138), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,075 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (3.28 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1954 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Aroostook County, it is worth more than 72% 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 487 River Rd, Caribou, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 487 River Rd, Caribou, ME was $3,883. The county assessed it at $176,500.

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