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$424,982$177 / 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 83How 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
Last sold for $267,900 on Jul 31, 2014

856 MAIN ST

BOWDOIN, ME 04287
2.5
Baths
2,400 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.
4.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$425K
$352K low$498K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$267,900 · Jul 31, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,897 (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.$365,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$104,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$261,100

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountySAGADAHOC
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.2010
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.30
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
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(3)

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
Bowdoin Central SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.8 mi
M
Mt Ararat Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.6 mi
H
Mt Ararat High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.0 mi

District: School Administrative District 75

Neighborhood · ZIP 04287These 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.36
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,247
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.75 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,357
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,949
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

856 Main 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 93% of homes in Bowdoin 04287
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Bowdoin 04287
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Sagadahoc County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Bowdoin 04287

What homes are worth in Bowdoin 04287

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

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$91K$843K

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Bowdoin 04287.

How it measures up in Bowdoin 04287

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bowdoin 04287.

Estimated value$424,982
CheaperTypical $406,605Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$177
CheaperTypical $305Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area2,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size4.3 ac
SmallerTypical 3.58 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 856 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBowdoin 04287Sagadahoc County
Estimated valuepricier than$424,98255% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1777% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than2,400 ft²89% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.3 ac55% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than196813% of homes41% of homes

About 856 Main St

How much is 856 Main St, Bowdoin, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 856 Main St, Bowdoin, ME is $424,982 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $352,371 to $497,593. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 856 Main St, Bowdoin, ME last sell?

856 Main St, Bowdoin, ME last sold on Jul 31, 2014 for $267,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 856 Main St, Bowdoin, ME?

856 Main St, Bowdoin, ME has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,400 square feet of living space and a 4.30-acre lot.

When was 856 Main St, Bowdoin, ME built?

856 Main St, Bowdoin, ME was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 856 Main St, Bowdoin, ME?

856 Main St, Bowdoin, ME is assigned to Bowdoin Central School (elementary), rated A-; Mt Ararat Middle School (middle), rated B; Mt Ararat High School (high), rated C-. All sit in School Administrative District 75. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 856 Main St, Bowdoin, ME compare to other homes in Bowdoin 04287?

Among the 1,244 homes in Bowdoin 04287, it is worth more than 55% of them ($424,982 against a typical $406,605), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($177 against a typical $305), it is bigger than 89% of them (2,400 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (4.3 ac against a typical 3.58 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1968 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Sagadahoc County, it is worth more than 45% 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 856 Main St, Bowdoin, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 856 Main St, Bowdoin, ME was $3,897. The county assessed it at $365,900.

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