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$385,825$340 / 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 79How 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
Last sold for $153,000 on Aug 11, 2008

896 BEAR RIVER RD

NEWRY, ME 04261
1
Baths
1,136 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 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$386K
$304K low$468K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$153,000 · Aug 11, 2008
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.$385,825
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$308,660

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,851 (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.$266,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$195,700

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.74 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyOXFORD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.00
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
Telstar Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.4 mi
H
Telstar High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.4 mi
E
Woodstock SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 12.9 mi

District: School Administrative District 44

Neighborhood · ZIP 04261These 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.174
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 100.78

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.18%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.573
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,327
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,300
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.40°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.55%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
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

896 Bear 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 73% of homes in Newry 04261
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Newry 04261
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Newry 04261
  • Older than 94% of homes in Newry 04261

What homes are worth in Newry 04261

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

This home
$207K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Newry 04261.

How it measures up in Newry 04261

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newry 04261.

Estimated value$385,825
CheaperTypical $573,869Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$340
CheaperTypical $636Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,136 ft²
SmallerTypical 966 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size4 ac
SmallerTypical 1.61 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 896 Bear River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewry 04261Oxford County
Estimated valuepricier than$385,82527% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3409% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than1,136 ft²55% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4 ac77% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than19766% of homes45% of homes

About 896 Bear River Rd

How much is 896 Bear River Rd, Newry, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 896 Bear River Rd, Newry, ME is $385,825 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $303,572 to $468,078. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 896 Bear River Rd, Newry, ME last sell?

896 Bear River Rd, Newry, ME last sold on Aug 11, 2008 for $153,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 896 Bear River Rd, Newry, ME?

896 Bear River Rd, Newry, ME has 1 bathrooms, 1,136 square feet of living space and a 4.00-acre lot.

When was 896 Bear River Rd, Newry, ME built?

896 Bear River Rd, Newry, ME was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 896 Bear River Rd, Newry, ME?

896 Bear River Rd, Newry, ME is assigned to Telstar Middle School (middle), rated C-; Telstar High School (high), rated B-; Woodstock School (elementary), rated A. All sit in School Administrative District 44. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 896 Bear River Rd, Newry, ME compare to other homes in Newry 04261?

Among the 1,479 homes in Newry 04261, it is worth more than 27% of them ($385,825 against a typical $573,869), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($340 against a typical $636), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,136 ft² against a typical 966 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (4 ac against a typical 1.61 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1976 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Oxford County, it is worth more than 72% 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 896 Bear River Rd, Newry, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 896 Bear River Rd, Newry, ME was $1,851. The county assessed it at $266,400.

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