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$608,655
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 70How 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

979 WATSON POND RD

ROME, ME 04963
0
Baths
49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$609K
$425K low$793K high
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.$521,455
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$417,164
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.17%
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.$55,200
MAINE STATE CU · recorded Oct 19, 2005
2nd 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.$32,000
MAINE STATE CU

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,914 (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.$462,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$84,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$377,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$215,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyKENNEBEC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.49.00
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.

E
Belgrade Central SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.3 mi
M
Messalonskee Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.7 mi
H
Messalonskee High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.7 mi

District: Regional School Unit 18

Neighborhood · ZIP 04963These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.64
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.77%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.7,940
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.129 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,284
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,069
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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

979 Watson Pond 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 more than 95% of homes in Kennebec County
  • Among the largest lots in Oakland 04963

What homes are worth in Oakland 04963

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

This home
$102K$960K

This home is worth more than 93% of homes in Oakland 04963.

How it measures up in Oakland 04963

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Oakland 04963.

Estimated value$608,655
CheaperTypical $276,865Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size49 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

How 979 Watson Pond Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOakland 04963Kennebec County
Estimated valuepricier than$608,65593% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than49 acalmost all homes98% of homes

About 979 Watson Pond Rd

How much is 979 Watson Pond Rd, Rome, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 979 Watson Pond Rd, Rome, ME is $608,655 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $424,546 to $792,764. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 979 Watson Pond Rd, Rome, ME last sell?

979 Watson Pond Rd, Rome, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 979 Watson Pond Rd, Rome, ME?

979 Watson Pond Rd, Rome, ME is assigned to Belgrade Central School (elementary), rated A; Messalonskee Middle School (middle), 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 979 Watson Pond Rd, Rome, ME compare to other homes in Oakland 04963?

Among the 3,399 homes in Oakland 04963, it is worth more than 93% of them ($608,655 against a typical $276,865) and its lot is bigger than almost all of them (49 ac against a typical 1 ac). Measured against all of Kennebec County, it is worth more than 95% 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 979 Watson Pond Rd, Rome, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Watson Pond Rd, Rome, ME was $2,914. The county assessed it at $462,600.

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