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$160,115
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 Aug 30, 2026

897 WESTERN RIDGE RD

PALERMO, ME 04354
0
Baths
3.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$160K
$108K low$212K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,743 (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.$151,600 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$120,600

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.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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 Residence
CountyWALDO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.60
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.

E
Palermo Consolidated SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 3.4 mi
H
Maine Arts AcademyB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 15.9 mi

District: Maine Arts Academy

Neighborhood · ZIP 04354These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.69
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

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.71%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.8%
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.1,694
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.38 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,097
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,370
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

897 Western Ridge 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 85% of homes in Palermo 04354

What homes are worth in Palermo 04354

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

This home
$71K$696K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Palermo 04354.

How it measures up in Palermo 04354

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Palermo 04354.

Estimated value$160,115
CheaperTypical $306,601Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size3.6 ac
SmallerTypical 4 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

How 897 Western Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePalermo 04354Waldo County
Estimated valuepricier than$160,11515% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.6 ac47% of homes60% of homes

About 897 Western Ridge Rd

How much is 897 Western Ridge Rd, Palermo, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 897 Western Ridge Rd, Palermo, ME is $160,115 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $107,797 to $212,433. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 897 Western Ridge Rd, Palermo, ME last sell?

897 Western Ridge Rd, Palermo, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 897 Western Ridge Rd, Palermo, ME?

897 Western Ridge Rd, Palermo, ME is assigned to Palermo Consolidated School (elementary), rated B; Maine Arts Academy (high), rated B-. All sit in Maine Arts Academy. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 897 Western Ridge Rd, Palermo, ME compare to other homes in Palermo 04354?

Among the 726 homes in Palermo 04354, it is worth more than 15% of them ($160,115 against a typical $306,601) and its lot is bigger than 47% of them (3.6 ac against a typical 4 ac). Measured against all of Waldo County, it is worth more than 16% 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 Western Ridge Rd, Palermo, ME?

The 2024 property tax bill for 897 Western Ridge Rd, Palermo, ME was $1,743. The county assessed it at $151,600.

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