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$416,019$318 / 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 90How 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
Last sold for $185,600 on May 22, 2012

553 BLACK FOREST DR

HERMON, ME 04401
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,308 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.
1.01 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
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

$416K
$376K low$456K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$185,600 · May 22, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,206 (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.$354,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$66,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$288,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$316,800

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.Raised Ranch
CountyPENOBSCOT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.01
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.

M
Hermon Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.2 mi
H
Hermon High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi
E
Patricia a Duran SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.8 mi

District: Hermon

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

553 Black Forest Dr 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 81% of homes in Penobscot County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Bangor 04401
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Bangor 04401
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Bangor 04401
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Penobscot County

What homes are worth in Bangor 04401

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

This home
$148K$786K

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Bangor 04401.

How it measures up in Bangor 04401

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

Estimated value$416,019
CheaperTypical $335,641Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$318
CheaperTypical $229Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,308 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size1.01 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 553 Black Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBangor 04401Penobscot County
Estimated valuepricier than$416,01971% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31888% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,308 ft²34% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.01 ac68% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than200182% of homes83% of homes

About 553 Black Forest Dr

How much is 553 Black Forest Dr, Hermon, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 553 Black Forest Dr, Hermon, ME is $416,019 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $376,111 to $455,927. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 553 Black Forest Dr, Hermon, ME last sell?

553 Black Forest Dr, Hermon, ME last sold on May 22, 2012 for $185,600, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 553 Black Forest Dr, Hermon, ME?

553 Black Forest Dr, Hermon, ME has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,308 square feet of living space and a 1.01-acre lot.

When was 553 Black Forest Dr, Hermon, ME built?

553 Black Forest Dr, Hermon, ME was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 553 Black Forest Dr, Hermon, ME?

553 Black Forest Dr, Hermon, ME is assigned to Hermon Middle School (middle), rated B; Hermon High School (high), rated C+; Patricia a Duran School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Hermon. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 553 Black Forest Dr, Hermon, ME compare to other homes in Bangor 04401?

Among the 14,208 homes in Bangor 04401, it is worth more than 71% of them ($416,019 against a typical $335,641), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($318 against a typical $229), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,308 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (1.01 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (2001 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Penobscot County, it is worth more than 81% 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 553 Black Forest Dr, Hermon, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Black Forest Dr, Hermon, ME was $4,206. The county assessed it at $354,900.

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