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$136,065
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 67How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 23, 2026
Last sold for $89,400 on Jul 1, 2015

897 RIVER RD

CALAIS, ME 04619
0
Baths
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$136K
$91K low$181K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$89,400 · Jul 1, 2015
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.$125,165
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$100,132
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.8%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$10,900
MACHIAS SAVINGS BANK · P · recorded Jun 15, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,820 (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.$125,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$108,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$115,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWASHINGTON
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.

H
Calais Middle/High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
E
Calais Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 5.3 mi

District: Calais

Neighborhood · ZIP 04619These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.93

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.82%
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.14%
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.3,077
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.79 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,104
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,789
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

897 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 66% of homes in Washington County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Calais 04619

What homes are worth in Calais 04619

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

This home
$43K$463K

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Calais 04619.

How it measures up in Calais 04619

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Calais 04619.

Estimated value$136,065
CheaperTypical $154,084Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

How 897 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCalais 04619Washington County
Estimated valuepricier than$136,06540% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac87% of homes59% of homes

About 897 River Rd

How much is 897 River Rd, Calais, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 897 River Rd, Calais, ME is $136,065 as of Jun 23, 2026. The likely range is $91,163 to $180,966. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 897 River Rd, Calais, ME last sell?

897 River Rd, Calais, ME last sold on Jul 1, 2015 for $89,400, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 897 River Rd, Calais, ME?

897 River Rd, Calais, ME is assigned to Calais Middle/High School (high), rated C; Calais Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Calais. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 897 River Rd, Calais, ME compare to other homes in Calais 04619?

Among the 1,324 homes in Calais 04619, it is worth more than 40% of them ($136,065 against a typical $154,084) and its lot is bigger than 87% of them (2 ac against a typical 0.41 ac). Measured against all of Washington County, it is worth more than 34% 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 897 River Rd, Calais, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 897 River Rd, Calais, ME was $1,820. The county assessed it at $125,500.

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