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$296,532$162 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

78 ELM ST

BREWER, ME 04412
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,830 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.
0.2 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.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$297K
$252K low$342K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,894 (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.$187,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$160,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$156,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$285,285

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.Conventional
CountyPENOBSCOT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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

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.

E
Brewer Community SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Brewer High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Brewer

Neighborhood · ZIP 04412These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
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.94%
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.14%
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.10,077
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.641 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,122
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,547
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

78 Elm 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Brewer 04412
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Penobscot County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Penobscot County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Penobscot County

What homes are worth in Brewer 04412

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

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$166K$620K

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Brewer 04412.

How it measures up in Brewer 04412

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brewer 04412.

Estimated value$296,532
CheaperTypical $320,646Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$162
CheaperTypical $230Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,830 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,434 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 78 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrewer 04412Penobscot County
Estimated valuepricier than$296,53240% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16214% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,830 ft²71% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac22% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than192029% of homes24% of homes

About 78 Elm St

How much is 78 Elm St, Brewer, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Elm St, Brewer, ME is $296,532 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $251,543 to $341,521. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Elm St, Brewer, ME last sell?

78 Elm St, Brewer, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 Elm St, Brewer, ME?

78 Elm St, Brewer, ME has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,830 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 78 Elm St, Brewer, ME built?

78 Elm St, Brewer, ME was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78 Elm St, Brewer, ME?

78 Elm St, Brewer, ME is assigned to Brewer Community School (elementary), rated B+; Brewer High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Brewer. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Elm St, Brewer, ME compare to other homes in Brewer 04412?

Among the 3,133 homes in Brewer 04412, it is worth more than 40% of them ($296,532 against a typical $320,646), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($162 against a typical $230), it is bigger than 71% of them (1,830 ft² against a typical 1,434 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1920 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Penobscot County, it is worth more than 54% 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 78 Elm St, Brewer, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Elm St, Brewer, ME was $2,894. The county assessed it at $187,900.

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