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$175,938$216 / 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 75How 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

898 WESTERN RIDGE RD

SOUTH CHINA, ME 04358
2
Beds
1
Baths
816 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$176K
$132K low$219K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,093 (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.$178,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$148,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$173,000

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.13 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 Residential
CountyKENNEBEC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
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(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
China Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.4 mi
E
China Primary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.4 mi
H
Messalonskee High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 15.1 mi

District: Regional School Unit 18

Neighborhood · ZIP 04358These 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.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,458
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.81 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,647
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,125
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

898 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 92% of homes in South China 04358
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in South China 04358
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in South China 04358
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in South China 04358

What homes are worth in South China 04358

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

This home
$84K$727K

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in South China 04358.

How it measures up in South China 04358

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South China 04358.

Estimated value$175,938
CheaperTypical $355,274Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$216
CheaperTypical $254Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area816 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,422 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1.83 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

How 898 Western Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth China 04358Kennebec County
Estimated valuepricier than$175,9388% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21634% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than816 ft²11% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac31% of homes48% of homes

About 898 Western Ridge Rd

How much is 898 Western Ridge Rd, South China, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 898 Western Ridge Rd, South China, ME is $175,938 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $132,445 to $219,431. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 898 Western Ridge Rd, South China, ME last sell?

898 Western Ridge Rd, South China, ME last sold on Oct 21, 2005, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 898 Western Ridge Rd, South China, ME?

898 Western Ridge Rd, South China, ME has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 816 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

What schools serve 898 Western Ridge Rd, South China, ME?

898 Western Ridge Rd, South China, ME is assigned to China Middle School (middle), rated C+; China Primary School (elementary), rated B-; Messalonskee High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Regional School Unit 18. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 898 Western Ridge Rd, South China, ME compare to other homes in South China 04358?

Among the 2,279 homes in South China 04358, it is worth more than 8% of them ($175,938 against a typical $355,274), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($216 against a typical $254), it is bigger than 11% of them (816 ft² against a typical 1,422 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 31% of them (1 ac against a typical 1.83 ac). Measured against all of Kennebec County, it is worth more than 9% 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 898 Western Ridge Rd, South China, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 898 Western Ridge Rd, South China, ME was $2,093. The county assessed it at $178,900.

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