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$284,750$183 / 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 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

597 ROUTE 3

SOUTH CHINA, ME 04358
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,560 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.
3.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$285K
$233K low$337K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$54,750
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$43,800
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.87%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$180,000
NEW DIMENSIONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION · R · recorded Jun 6, 2022
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$50,000
NEW DIMENSIONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,863 (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.$244,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$212,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$225,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyKENNEBEC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.20
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
China Primary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.2 mi
M
China Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.2 mi
H
Messalonskee High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 13.3 mi

District: Regional School Unit 18

Neighborhood · ZIP 04358These 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.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,458
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.81 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,647
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,125
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

597 Route 3 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 less than 71% of homes in South China 04358
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in South China 04358
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Kennebec County

What homes are worth in South China 04358

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

This home
$86K$692K

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in South China 04358.

How it measures up in South China 04358

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South China 04358.

Estimated value$284,750
CheaperTypical $347,768Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$183
CheaperTypical $246Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area1,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,417 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size3.2 ac
SmallerTypical 1.82 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

How 597 Route 3 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth China 04358Kennebec County
Estimated valuepricier than$284,75029% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18322% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,560 ft²59% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.2 ac68% of homes77% of homes

About 597 Route 3

How much is 597 Route 3, South China, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 597 Route 3, South China, ME is $284,750 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $232,888 to $336,612. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 597 Route 3, South China, ME last sell?

597 Route 3, South China, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 597 Route 3, South China, ME?

597 Route 3, South China, ME has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,560 square feet of living space and a 3.20-acre lot.

What schools serve 597 Route 3, South China, ME?

597 Route 3, South China, ME is assigned to China Primary School (elementary), rated B-; China Middle School (middle), rated C+; Messalonskee High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Regional School Unit 18. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 597 Route 3, South China, ME compare to other homes in South China 04358?

Among the 2,281 homes in South China 04358, it is worth more than 29% of them ($284,750 against a typical $347,768), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($183 against a typical $246), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,560 ft² against a typical 1,417 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 68% of them (3.2 ac against a typical 1.82 ac). Measured against all of Kennebec County, it is worth more than 42% 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 597 Route 3, South China, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 597 Route 3, South China, ME was $2,863. The county assessed it at $244,700.

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