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Last sold for $182,500 on May 20, 2015

70 FRANKLIN ST

BUCKSPORT, ME 04416
9
Beds
7
Baths
4,979 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
16
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.$182,500 · May 20, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,982 (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.$385,910 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,720
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$349,190
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$307,260

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyHANCOCK
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2011
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
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

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Bucksport High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Miles Lane SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 0.7 mi
M
Bucksport Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Regional School Unit 25

Neighborhood · ZIP 04416These 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.86
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 100.60

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.86%
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.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,693
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.89 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,236
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,158
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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

70 Franklin 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Bucksport 04416
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Hancock County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Hancock County

How it measures up in Bucksport 04416

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bucksport 04416.

Living area4,979 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,325 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 1.42 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 70 Franklin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBucksport 04416Hancock County
Living areabigger than4,979 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac15% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than188011% of homes4% of homes

About 70 Franklin St

When did 70 Franklin St, Bucksport, ME last sell?

70 Franklin St, Bucksport, ME last sold on May 20, 2015 for $182,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 70 Franklin St, Bucksport, ME?

70 Franklin St, Bucksport, ME has 9 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 4,979 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 70 Franklin St, Bucksport, ME built?

70 Franklin St, Bucksport, ME was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 70 Franklin St, Bucksport, ME?

70 Franklin St, Bucksport, ME is assigned to Bucksport High School (high), rated C; Miles Lane School (elementary), rated C-; Bucksport Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Regional School Unit 25. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 70 Franklin St, Bucksport, ME compare to other homes in Bucksport 04416?

Among the 2,351 homes in Bucksport 04416, it is bigger than almost all of them (4,979 ft² against a typical 1,325 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 1.42 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1880 against a typical 1974). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 70 Franklin St, Bucksport, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Franklin St, Bucksport, ME was $5,982. The county assessed it at $385,910.

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