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$225,090
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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

838 RIVER RD

ORRINGTON, ME 04474
0
Baths
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$225K
$187K low$263K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$225,090
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$180,072

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,408 (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.$209,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$53,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$156,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$198,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPENOBSCOT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
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
Center Drive SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.7 mi

District: Orrington

Neighborhood · ZIP 04474These 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.68
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.1%
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.4,021
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.146 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,390
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,106
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

838 River 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 less than 80% of homes in Orrington 04474
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Penobscot County

What homes are worth in Orrington 04474

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

This home
$119K$622K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Orrington 04474.

How it measures up in Orrington 04474

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Orrington 04474.

Estimated value$225,090
CheaperTypical $319,307Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

How 838 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrrington 04474Penobscot County
Estimated valuepricier than$225,09020% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac52% of homes67% of homes

About 838 River Rd

How much is 838 River Rd, Orrington, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 838 River Rd, Orrington, ME is $225,090 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $186,945 to $263,235. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 838 River Rd, Orrington, ME last sell?

838 River Rd, Orrington, ME last sold on Jun 18, 2019, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 838 River Rd, Orrington, ME?

838 River Rd, Orrington, ME is assigned to Center Drive School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Orrington. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 838 River Rd, Orrington, ME compare to other homes in Orrington 04474?

Among the 1,556 homes in Orrington 04474, it is worth more than 20% of them ($225,090 against a typical $319,307) and its lot is bigger than 52% of them (2 ac against a typical 2 ac). Measured against all of Penobscot County, it is worth more than 39% 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 838 River Rd, Orrington, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 838 River Rd, Orrington, ME was $2,408. The county assessed it at $209,400.

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