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$257,050$268 / 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 85How 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

53 RUTH AVE

HAMPDEN, ME 04444
3
Beds
1
Baths
960 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
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

$257K
$219K low$295K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,891 (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.$163,820 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$54,710
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$109,110
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$145,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$236,360

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
CountyPENOBSCOT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
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.Hot Water
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(3)

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
Hampden AcademyB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Earl C Mcgraw School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 1.2 mi
M
Reeds Brook Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi

District: Regional School Unit 22

Neighborhood · ZIP 04444These 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.49
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.3%
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.9,652
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.135 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,136
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,614
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

53 Ruth Ave 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 Hampden 04444
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Penobscot County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Hampden 04444
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Hampden 04444

What homes are worth in Hampden 04444

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

This home
$165K$887K

This home is worth more than 12% of homes in Hampden 04444.

How it measures up in Hampden 04444

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hampden 04444.

Estimated value$257,050
CheaperTypical $380,459Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$268
CheaperTypical $263Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,498 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 53 Ruth Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHampden 04444Penobscot County
Estimated valuepricier than$257,05012% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26854% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²13% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac16% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than198151% of homes61% of homes

About 53 Ruth Ave

How much is 53 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME is $257,050 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $218,722 to $295,378. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME last sell?

53 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 53 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME?

53 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 53 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME built?

53 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 53 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME?

53 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME is assigned to Hampden Academy (high), rated B; Earl C Mcgraw School (elementary); Reeds Brook Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Regional School Unit 22. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME compare to other homes in Hampden 04444?

Among the 3,581 homes in Hampden 04444, it is worth more than 12% of them ($257,050 against a typical $380,459), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($268 against a typical $263), it is bigger than 13% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,498 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1981 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Penobscot County, it is worth more than 42% 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 53 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Ruth Ave, Hampden, ME was $2,891. The county assessed it at $163,820.

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