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$234,732$231 / 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 75How 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

542 PENOBSCOT ST

RUMFORD, ME 04276
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,017 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$235K
$175K low$294K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,596 (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.$138,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100,000

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
CountyOXFORD
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1988
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
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

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

E
Rumford Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Mountain Valley High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Mountain Valley Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Regional School Unit 10

Neighborhood · ZIP 04276These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.85

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.5,976
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.83 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,740
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,003
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°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

542 Penobscot 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 more than 72% of homes in Rumford 04276
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Rumford 04276
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Rumford 04276
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Oxford County
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Rumford 04276

What homes are worth in Rumford 04276

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

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$44K$481K

This home is worth more than 72% of homes in Rumford 04276.

How it measures up in Rumford 04276

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rumford 04276.

Estimated value$234,732
CheaperTypical $191,193Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$231
CheaperTypical $157Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,017 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,203 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 542 Penobscot St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRumford 04276Oxford County
Estimated valuepricier than$234,73272% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23182% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,017 ft²35% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac47% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than196070% of homes30% of homes

About 542 Penobscot St

How much is 542 Penobscot St, Rumford, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 Penobscot St, Rumford, ME is $234,732 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $175,256 to $294,208. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 542 Penobscot St, Rumford, ME last sell?

542 Penobscot St, Rumford, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 542 Penobscot St, Rumford, ME?

542 Penobscot St, Rumford, ME has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,017 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 542 Penobscot St, Rumford, ME built?

542 Penobscot St, Rumford, ME was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 542 Penobscot St, Rumford, ME?

542 Penobscot St, Rumford, ME is assigned to Rumford Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Mountain Valley High School (high), rated D+; Mountain Valley Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Regional School Unit 10. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 542 Penobscot St, Rumford, ME compare to other homes in Rumford 04276?

Among the 2,249 homes in Rumford 04276, it is worth more than 72% of them ($234,732 against a typical $191,193), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($231 against a typical $157), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,017 ft² against a typical 1,203 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 70% of them (1960 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Oxford County, it is worth more than 36% 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 542 Penobscot St, Rumford, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Penobscot St, Rumford, ME was $2,596. The county assessed it at $138,600.

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