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$300,632$280 / 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 76How 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
Last sold for $187,300 on Mar 17, 2020

542 RIVER RD

BOWDOINHAM, ME 04008
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,072 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.
1.02 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1933
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$301K
$229K low$372K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$187,300 · Mar 17, 2020
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.$109,331
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$87,465
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.64%
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.$191,301
DAS ACQUISITION · recorded Mar 17, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,263 (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.$147,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$61,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$86,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountySAGADAHOC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.02
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Bowdoinham Community SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.1 mi
M
Mt Ararat Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.7 mi
H
Mt Ararat High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.9 mi

District: School Administrative District 75

Neighborhood · ZIP 04008These 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.47
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.77

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.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.4%
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.3,177
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.74 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$114,595
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,319
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

542 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 less than 74% of homes in Sagadahoc County
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Bowdoinham 04008
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Bowdoinham 04008
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Bowdoinham 04008
  • Older than 81% of homes in Bowdoinham 04008

What homes are worth in Bowdoinham 04008

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

This home
$145K$934K

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Bowdoinham 04008.

How it measures up in Bowdoinham 04008

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bowdoinham 04008.

Estimated value$300,632
CheaperTypical $331,114Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$280
CheaperTypical $221Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,072 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,476 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size1.02 ac
SmallerTypical 2.9 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1933
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 542 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBowdoinham 04008Sagadahoc County
Estimated valuepricier than$300,63243% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28073% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,072 ft²21% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.02 ac14% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than193319% of homes25% of homes

About 542 River Rd

How much is 542 River Rd, Bowdoinham, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 River Rd, Bowdoinham, ME is $300,632 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $229,245 to $372,019. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 542 River Rd, Bowdoinham, ME last sell?

542 River Rd, Bowdoinham, ME last sold on Mar 17, 2020 for $187,300, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 542 River Rd, Bowdoinham, ME?

542 River Rd, Bowdoinham, ME has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,072 square feet of living space and a 1.02-acre lot.

When was 542 River Rd, Bowdoinham, ME built?

542 River Rd, Bowdoinham, ME was built in 1933, making it 93 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 4 stories.

What schools serve 542 River Rd, Bowdoinham, ME?

542 River Rd, Bowdoinham, ME is assigned to Bowdoinham Community School (elementary), rated A; Mt Ararat Middle School (middle), rated B-; Mt Ararat High School (high), rated C. All sit in School Administrative District 75. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 542 River Rd, Bowdoinham, ME compare to other homes in Bowdoinham 04008?

Among the 1,254 homes in Bowdoinham 04008, it is worth more than 43% of them ($300,632 against a typical $331,114), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($280 against a typical $221), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,072 ft² against a typical 1,476 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (1.02 ac against a typical 2.9 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1933 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Sagadahoc County, it is worth more than 26% 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 River Rd, Bowdoinham, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 River Rd, Bowdoinham, ME was $3,263. The county assessed it at $147,600.

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