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$292,321$244 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $194,000 on Oct 23, 2020

5 BALSAM ST

LEWISTON, ME 04240
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,200 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1967
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$292K
$243K low$342K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$194,000 · Oct 23, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,940 (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.$120,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,840
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$95,360

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
CountyANDROSCOGGIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.6 mi
M
Lewiston Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Lewiston High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Lewiston

Neighborhood · ZIP 04240These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.90

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38,840
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,098 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,035
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,033
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°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.57%

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How this home compares

5 Balsam 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 70% of homes in Androscoggin County
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Lewiston 04240
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Lewiston 04240
  • Newer than 68% of homes in Lewiston 04240

What homes are worth in Lewiston 04240

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

This home
$187K$621K

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Lewiston 04240.

How it measures up in Lewiston 04240

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lewiston 04240.

Estimated value$292,321
CheaperTypical $309,065Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$244
CheaperTypical $237Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,444 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1967
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 5 Balsam St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLewiston 04240Androscoggin County
Estimated valuepricier than$292,32140% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24455% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than1,200 ft²32% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac68% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than196768% of homes47% of homes

About 5 Balsam St

How much is 5 Balsam St, Lewiston, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Balsam St, Lewiston, ME is $292,321 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $242,830 to $341,812. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Balsam St, Lewiston, ME last sell?

5 Balsam St, Lewiston, ME last sold on Oct 23, 2020 for $194,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Balsam St, Lewiston, ME?

5 Balsam St, Lewiston, ME has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,200 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 5 Balsam St, Lewiston, ME built?

5 Balsam St, Lewiston, ME was built in 1967, making it 59 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5 Balsam St, Lewiston, ME?

5 Balsam St, Lewiston, ME is assigned to Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Lewiston Middle School (middle), rated F; Lewiston High School (high), rated F. All sit in Lewiston. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Balsam St, Lewiston, ME compare to other homes in Lewiston 04240?

Among the 9,442 homes in Lewiston 04240, it is worth more than 40% of them ($292,321 against a typical $309,065), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($244 against a typical $237), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,200 ft² against a typical 1,444 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1967 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Androscoggin County, it is worth more than 30% 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 5 Balsam St, Lewiston, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Balsam St, Lewiston, ME was $3,940. The county assessed it at $120,200.

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