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$300,878$201 / 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

8 DOW RD

CHARLESTON, ME 04422
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,500 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.
3.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$301K
$255K low$347K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,467 (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.$417,482 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$46,452
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$371,030
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$284,560

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyPENOBSCOT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
SeDoMoCha Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 11.1 mi
E
SeDoMoCha Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 11.1 mi

District: School Administrative District 68

Neighborhood · ZIP 04422These 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.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.70
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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,655
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.$67,111
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,194
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

8 Dow Rd 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 69% of homes in Charleston 04422
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Charleston 04422
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Penobscot County
  • Older than 69% of homes in Charleston 04422

What homes are worth in Charleston 04422

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

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$48K$527K

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Charleston 04422.

How it measures up in Charleston 04422

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 04422.

Estimated value$300,878
CheaperTypical $261,544Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$201
CheaperTypical $174Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size3.12 ac
SmallerTypical 4.7 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 8 Dow Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCharleston 04422Penobscot County
Estimated valuepricier than$300,87869% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20166% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than1,500 ft²59% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.12 ac42% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than197431% of homes54% of homes

About 8 Dow Rd

How much is 8 Dow Rd, Charleston, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8 Dow Rd, Charleston, ME is $300,878 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $254,636 to $347,121. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8 Dow Rd, Charleston, ME last sell?

8 Dow Rd, Charleston, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 Dow Rd, Charleston, ME?

8 Dow Rd, Charleston, ME has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,500 square feet of living space and a 3.12-acre lot.

When was 8 Dow Rd, Charleston, ME built?

8 Dow Rd, Charleston, ME was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8 Dow Rd, Charleston, ME?

8 Dow Rd, Charleston, ME is assigned to SeDoMoCha Middle School (middle), rated D+; SeDoMoCha Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in School Administrative District 68. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 Dow Rd, Charleston, ME compare to other homes in Charleston 04422?

Among the 363 homes in Charleston 04422, it is worth more than 69% of them ($300,878 against a typical $261,544), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($201 against a typical $174), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,500 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (3.12 ac against a typical 4.7 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1974 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Penobscot County, it is worth more than 56% 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 8 Dow Rd, Charleston, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Dow Rd, Charleston, ME was $4,467. The county assessed it at $417,482.

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