Single Family ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $279,000 on Sep 16, 2022
56 UNION ST
ELLSWORTH, ME 04605
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,017 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
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.$279,000 · Sep 16, 2022
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,612 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$207,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,920
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$166,080
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$177,445
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.Ranch
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
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
Neighborhood · ZIP 04605These 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.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,146
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.41 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,844
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,886
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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 Union 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.
- Smaller than 74% of homes in Ellsworth 04605
- Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Ellsworth 04605
- Older than 72% of homes in Ellsworth 04605
How it measures up in Ellsworth 04605
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ellsworth 04605.
Living area1,017 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,360 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 26% of homes nearby
Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 1.28 acBigger
Bigger than 6% of homes nearby
Year built1965
OlderTypical 1987Newer
Newer than 28% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Ellsworth 04605 | Hancock County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,017 ft² | 26% of homes | 28% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.25 ac | 6% of homes | 8% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1965 | 28% of homes | 33% of homes |
About 56 Union St
When did 56 Union St, Ellsworth, ME last sell?
56 Union St, Ellsworth, ME last sold on Sep 16, 2022 for $279,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 56 Union St, Ellsworth, ME?
56 Union St, Ellsworth, ME has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,017 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.
When was 56 Union St, Ellsworth, ME built?
56 Union St, Ellsworth, ME was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a ranch home.
How does 56 Union St, Ellsworth, ME compare to other homes in Ellsworth 04605?
Among the 11,580 homes in Ellsworth 04605, it is bigger than 26% of them (1,017 ft² against a typical 1,360 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 1.28 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1965 against a typical 1987). 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 Union St, Ellsworth, ME?
The 2024 property tax bill for 56 Union St, Ellsworth, ME was $3,612. The county assessed it at $207,000.
More homes on Union St
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- 56 Union St2 bd · 1 ba · 1,017 ft² · Sold $279K · Sep 2022
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- 16 Union St3 bd · 1 ba · 1,324 ft² · Sold $136K · May 2011
- 16 Union St3 bd · 1 ba · 1,324 ft² · Sold May 2011
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Closest homes
- 56 Union St12 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,017 ft² · Sold $279K · Sep 2022
- 55 Union St207 ft · 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,325 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 55 Union St256 ft · 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,325 ft² · Sold Mar 2018
- 59 Union St$331K206 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,408 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 19 Spencer St251 ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,444 ft² · Sold Mar 2018
- 23 Carlisle St257 ft · Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination) · Sold Jan 1900
- 8 Hale Pl$243K250 ft · 1 bd · 1 ba · 807 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 12 Spencer St$258K394 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 988 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
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