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$572,579$153 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

78 ESSEX ST

BANGOR, ME 04401
0
Baths
3,745 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.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$573K
$499K low$646K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,349 (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.$245,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$227,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$225,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPENOBSCOT
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.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
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
Abraham Lincoln SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.2 mi
M
William S. Cohen SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Bangor High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Bangor

Neighborhood · ZIP 04401These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.62

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.23%
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.46,010
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.443 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,092
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,961
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 Essex 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.

  • Worth more than 94% of homes in Penobscot County
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Bangor 04401
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Penobscot County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Penobscot County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Penobscot County

What homes are worth in Bangor 04401

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

This home
$155K$787K

This home is worth more than 89% of homes in Bangor 04401.

How it measures up in Bangor 04401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bangor 04401.

Estimated value$572,579
CheaperTypical $344,782Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$153
CheaperTypical $234Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area3,745 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 78 Essex St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBangor 04401Penobscot County
Estimated valuepricier than$572,57989% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15311% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than3,745 ft²96% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac14% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than18703% of homes2% of homes

About 78 Essex St

How much is 78 Essex St, Bangor, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Essex St, Bangor, ME is $572,579 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $499,051 to $646,107. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Essex St, Bangor, ME last sell?

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

How big is 78 Essex St, Bangor, ME?

78 Essex St, Bangor, ME has 3,745 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 78 Essex St, Bangor, ME built?

78 Essex St, Bangor, ME was built in 1870, making it 156 years old.

What schools serve 78 Essex St, Bangor, ME?

78 Essex St, Bangor, ME is assigned to Abraham Lincoln School (elementary), rated A; William S. Cohen School (middle), rated A; Bangor High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Bangor. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Essex St, Bangor, ME compare to other homes in Bangor 04401?

Among the 14,208 homes in Bangor 04401, it is worth more than 89% of them ($572,579 against a typical $344,782), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($153 against a typical $234), it is bigger than 96% of them (3,745 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1870 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Penobscot County, it is worth more than 94% 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 Essex St, Bangor, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Essex St, Bangor, ME was $4,349. The county assessed it at $245,700.

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