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$643,287$266 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

557 FOREST AVE

ORONO, ME 04473
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,420 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.
7.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$643K
$537K low$750K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,036 (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.$403,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$62,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$341,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$370,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$419,045

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.Colonial
CountyPENOBSCOT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.7.33
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Orono Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 mi
H
Orono High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi
E
Asa C Adams SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.1 mi

District: Regional School Unit 26

Neighborhood · ZIP 04473These 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.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.59

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
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.11,793
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.602 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,243
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,508
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

557 Forest 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 more than 98% of homes in Penobscot County
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Orono 04473
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Penobscot County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Orono 04473
  • Newer than 93% of homes in Orono 04473

What homes are worth in Orono 04473

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

This home
$124K$663K

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Orono 04473.

How it measures up in Orono 04473

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Orono 04473.

Estimated value$643,287
CheaperTypical $326,211Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$266
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area2,420 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,539 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size7.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 557 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrono 04473Penobscot County
Estimated valuepricier than$643,28797% of homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26678% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than2,420 ft²82% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than7.33 ac93% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than200293% of homes84% of homes

About 557 Forest Ave

How much is 557 Forest Ave, Orono, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 557 Forest Ave, Orono, ME is $643,287 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $536,507 to $750,067. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 557 Forest Ave, Orono, ME last sell?

557 Forest Ave, Orono, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 557 Forest Ave, Orono, ME?

557 Forest Ave, Orono, ME has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,420 square feet of living space and a 7.33-acre lot.

When was 557 Forest Ave, Orono, ME built?

557 Forest Ave, Orono, ME was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 557 Forest Ave, Orono, ME?

557 Forest Ave, Orono, ME is assigned to Orono Middle School (middle), rated A; Orono High School (high), rated B+; Asa C Adams School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Regional School Unit 26. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 557 Forest Ave, Orono, ME compare to other homes in Orono 04473?

Among the 1,809 homes in Orono 04473, it is worth more than 97% of them ($643,287 against a typical $326,211), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($266 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,420 ft² against a typical 1,539 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (7.33 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 93% of them (2002 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Penobscot County, it is worth more than 98% 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 557 Forest Ave, Orono, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 557 Forest Ave, Orono, ME was $8,036. The county assessed it at $403,800.

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