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$353,593$351 / 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 93How 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

497 RIVER RD

CHELSEA, ME 04330
0
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.
2.04 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$354K
$328K low$379K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,970 (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.$234,938 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$63,090
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$171,848
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$187,950

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyKENNEBEC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.04
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.

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

H
Hall-Dale Middle and High SchoolB+
High · Grades 6–12 · 1.7 mi
E
Chelsea Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 3.3 mi

District: Regional School Unit 12

Neighborhood · ZIP 04330These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.69
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.68

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
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.27,590
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.223 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,445
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,239
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

497 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 68% of homes in Augusta 04330
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Augusta 04330
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Augusta 04330
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Augusta 04330
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Augusta 04330

What homes are worth in Augusta 04330

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

This home
$132K$658K

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Augusta 04330.

How it measures up in Augusta 04330

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Augusta 04330.

Estimated value$353,593
CheaperTypical $303,848Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$351
CheaperTypical $232Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,280 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size2.04 ac
SmallerTypical 0.86 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 497 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAugusta 04330Kennebec County
Estimated valuepricier than$353,59368% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35189% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²26% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.04 ac75% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than200592% of homes90% of homes

About 497 River Rd

How much is 497 River Rd, Chelsea, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 497 River Rd, Chelsea, ME is $353,593 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $328,343 to $378,843. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 497 River Rd, Chelsea, ME last sell?

497 River Rd, Chelsea, ME last sold on Mar 23, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 497 River Rd, Chelsea, ME?

497 River Rd, Chelsea, ME has 1,008 square feet of living space and a 2.04-acre lot.

When was 497 River Rd, Chelsea, ME built?

497 River Rd, Chelsea, ME was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 497 River Rd, Chelsea, ME?

497 River Rd, Chelsea, ME is assigned to Hall-Dale Middle and High School (high), rated B+; Chelsea Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Regional School Unit 12. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 497 River Rd, Chelsea, ME compare to other homes in Augusta 04330?

Among the 9,378 homes in Augusta 04330, it is worth more than 68% of them ($353,593 against a typical $303,848), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($351 against a typical $232), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,280 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (2.04 ac against a typical 0.86 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (2005 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Kennebec County, it is worth more than 64% 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 497 River Rd, Chelsea, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 497 River Rd, Chelsea, ME was $3,970. The county assessed it at $234,938.

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