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$406,979$223 / 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 90How 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
Last sold for $399,000 on Oct 24, 2025

97 FOREST AVE

ORONO, ME 04473
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,828 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.
1.57 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$407K
$368K low$446K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$399,000 · Oct 24, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,017 (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.$252,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$56,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$196,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$231,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$462,650

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyPENOBSCOT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.57
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.

H
Orono High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Asa C Adams SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Orono Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi

District: Regional School Unit 26

Neighborhood · ZIP 04473These 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.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.59

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.11,793
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.602 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,243
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,508
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

97 Forest Ave 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 more than 83% of homes in Penobscot County
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Penobscot County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Orono 04473

What homes are worth in Orono 04473

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

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$124K$685K

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Orono 04473.

How it measures up in Orono 04473

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Orono 04473.

Estimated value$406,979
CheaperTypical $327,418Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$223
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,828 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,539 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size1.57 ac
SmallerTypical 0.49 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 97 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrono 04473Penobscot County
Estimated valuepricier than$406,97970% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22354% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than1,828 ft²63% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.57 ac77% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than196058% of homes45% of homes

About 97 Forest Ave

How much is 97 Forest Ave, Orono, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 97 Forest Ave, Orono, ME is $406,979 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $367,703 to $446,255. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 97 Forest Ave, Orono, ME last sell?

97 Forest Ave, Orono, ME last sold on Oct 24, 2025 for $399,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 97 Forest Ave, Orono, ME?

97 Forest Ave, Orono, ME has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,828 square feet of living space and a 1.57-acre lot.

When was 97 Forest Ave, Orono, ME built?

97 Forest Ave, Orono, ME was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 97 Forest Ave, Orono, ME?

97 Forest Ave, Orono, ME is assigned to Orono High School (high), rated B+; Asa C Adams School (elementary), rated A; Orono Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Regional School Unit 26. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 97 Forest Ave, Orono, ME compare to other homes in Orono 04473?

Among the 1,809 homes in Orono 04473, it is worth more than 70% of them ($406,979 against a typical $327,418), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($223 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,828 ft² against a typical 1,539 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (1.57 ac against a typical 0.49 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1960 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Penobscot County, it is worth more than 83% 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 97 Forest Ave, Orono, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 97 Forest Ave, Orono, ME was $5,017. The county assessed it at $252,100.

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