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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $164,100 on Nov 14, 2017

56 HOWARD ST

OLD TOWN, ME 04468
6
Beds
2
Baths
1,888 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.
0.55 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$164,100 · Nov 14, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,732 (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.$186,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$154,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.143 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.55
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(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
Leonard Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Old Town High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Old Town Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi

District: Regional School Unit 34

Neighborhood · ZIP 04468These 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.147
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 100.62

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
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.8,953
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.68 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,100
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,595
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

56 Howard 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 77% of homes in Old Town 04468
  • Older than 76% of homes in Penobscot County

How it measures up in Old Town 04468

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Old Town 04468.

Living area1,888 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,374 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.55 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 56 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld Town 04468Penobscot County
Living areabigger than1,888 ft²77% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.55 ac60% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than192035% of homes24% of homes

About 56 Howard St

When did 56 Howard St, Old Town, ME last sell?

56 Howard St, Old Town, ME last sold on Nov 14, 2017 for $164,100, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 56 Howard St, Old Town, ME?

56 Howard St, Old Town, ME has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,888 square feet of living space and a 0.55-acre lot.

When was 56 Howard St, Old Town, ME built?

56 Howard St, Old Town, ME was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 56 Howard St, Old Town, ME?

56 Howard St, Old Town, ME is assigned to Leonard Middle School (middle), rated C; Old Town High School (high), rated D; Old Town Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Regional School Unit 34. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 56 Howard St, Old Town, ME compare to other homes in Old Town 04468?

Among the 3,109 homes in Old Town 04468, it is bigger than 77% of them (1,888 ft² against a typical 1,374 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.55 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1920 against a typical 1946). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 56 Howard St, Old Town, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Howard St, Old Town, ME was $3,732. The county assessed it at $186,800.

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