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$257,589$171 / 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 75How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

8 STERLING ST

ELLSWORTH, ME 04605
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,509 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1928
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$258K
$193K low$323K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,436 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$196,920 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,040
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$158,880
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$179,170

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.Cape Cod
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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

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

E
Ellsworth Elementary-Middle SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Ellsworth High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Ellsworth Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 04605These 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.96
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 100.59

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,146
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.$65,844
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,886
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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 Sterling 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 less than 72% of homes in Hancock County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Hancock County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Ellsworth 04605
  • Older than 86% of homes in Ellsworth 04605

What homes are worth in Ellsworth 04605

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

This home
$88K$1M

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Ellsworth 04605.

How it measures up in Ellsworth 04605

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ellsworth 04605.

Estimated value$257,589
CheaperTypical $306,430Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$171
CheaperTypical $263Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,509 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 1.28 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 8 Sterling St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllsworth 04605Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$257,58937% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17114% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than1,509 ft²60% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac8% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than192814% of homes18% of homes

About 8 Sterling St

How much is 8 Sterling St, Ellsworth, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8 Sterling St, Ellsworth, ME is $257,589 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $192,539 to $322,639. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8 Sterling St, Ellsworth, ME last sell?

8 Sterling St, Ellsworth, ME last sold on Feb 9, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 Sterling St, Ellsworth, ME?

8 Sterling St, Ellsworth, ME has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,509 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 8 Sterling St, Ellsworth, ME built?

8 Sterling St, Ellsworth, ME was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. It is a cape cod home.

What schools serve 8 Sterling St, Ellsworth, ME?

8 Sterling St, Ellsworth, ME is assigned to Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School (elementary), rated B; Ellsworth High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Ellsworth Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 Sterling St, Ellsworth, ME compare to other homes in Ellsworth 04605?

Among the 11,580 homes in Ellsworth 04605, it is worth more than 37% of them ($257,589 against a typical $306,430), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($171 against a typical $263), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,509 ft² against a typical 1,352 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 1.28 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1928 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 28% 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 Sterling St, Ellsworth, ME?

The 2024 property tax bill for 8 Sterling St, Ellsworth, ME was $3,436. The county assessed it at $196,920.

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