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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $87,500 on Oct 31, 2013

55 WEST ST

BANGOR, ME 04401
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,160 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$87,500 · Oct 31, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,179 (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.$236,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$210,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$213,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyPENOBSCOT
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.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Fourteenth Street School
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.3 mi
M
James F. Doughty SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Bangor High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Bangor

Neighborhood · ZIP 04401These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.62

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.46,010
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.443 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,092
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,961
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

55 West 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.

  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Fairmount
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Penobscot County
  • Older than 75% of homes in Penobscot County

How it measures up in Bangor 04401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bangor 04401.

Living area2,160 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 55 West St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairmountBangor 04401Penobscot County
Living areabigger than2,160 ft²82% of homes77% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac55% of homes27% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than192552% of homes33% of homes25% of homes

About 55 West St

When did 55 West St, Bangor, ME last sell?

55 West St, Bangor, ME last sold on Oct 31, 2013 for $87,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 55 West St, Bangor, ME?

55 West St, Bangor, ME has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,160 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 55 West St, Bangor, ME built?

55 West St, Bangor, ME was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 55 West St, Bangor, ME?

55 West St, Bangor, ME is assigned to Fourteenth Street School (elementary); James F. Doughty School (middle), rated B-; Bangor High School (high), rated B. All sit in Bangor. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 55 West St, Bangor, ME compare to other homes in Bangor 04401?

Among the 14,208 homes in Bangor 04401, it is bigger than 77% of them (2,160 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1925 against a typical 1958). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 55 West St, Bangor, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 55 West St, Bangor, ME was $4,179. The county assessed it at $236,100.

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