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Last sold for $273,700 on Nov 2, 2020

56 SCHOOL ST

SANFORD, ME 04073
5
Beds
4
Baths
2,006 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$273,700 · Nov 2, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,736 (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.$218,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$191,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyYORK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
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.

Neighborhood · ZIP 04073These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.97

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.16%
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.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,822
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.495 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,977
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,891
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

56 School 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 84% of homes in Sanford 04073
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in York County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Sanford 04073

How it measures up in Sanford 04073

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sanford 04073.

Living area2,006 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 56 School St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSanford 04073York County
Living areabigger than2,006 ft²84% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac11% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than18904% of homes5% of homes

About 56 School St

When did 56 School St, Sanford, ME last sell?

56 School St, Sanford, ME last sold on Nov 2, 2020 for $273,700, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 56 School St, Sanford, ME?

56 School St, Sanford, ME has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,006 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 56 School St, Sanford, ME built?

56 School St, Sanford, ME was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

How does 56 School St, Sanford, ME compare to other homes in Sanford 04073?

Among the 5,918 homes in Sanford 04073, it is bigger than 84% of them (2,006 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1890 against a typical 1973). 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 School St, Sanford, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 School St, Sanford, ME was $3,736. The county assessed it at $218,500.

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