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Last sold for $355,000 on Jan 11, 2023

98 BIRCH AVE

ELLSWORTH, ME 04605
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,830 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$355,000 · Jan 11, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,594 (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.$263,280 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$234,480
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$221,835

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
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
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

Neighborhood · ZIP 04605These 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.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.14,146
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.41 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,844
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,886
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

98 Birch 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.

  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Ellsworth 04605
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Ellsworth 04605

How it measures up in Ellsworth 04605

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ellsworth 04605.

Living area1,830 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,346 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 1.28 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 98 Birch Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllsworth 04605Hancock County
Living areabigger than1,830 ft²77% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac8% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than197436% of homes42% of homes

About 98 Birch Ave

When did 98 Birch Ave, Ellsworth, ME last sell?

98 Birch Ave, Ellsworth, ME last sold on Jan 11, 2023 for $355,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 98 Birch Ave, Ellsworth, ME?

98 Birch Ave, Ellsworth, ME has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,830 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 98 Birch Ave, Ellsworth, ME built?

98 Birch Ave, Ellsworth, ME was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

How does 98 Birch Ave, Ellsworth, ME compare to other homes in Ellsworth 04605?

Among the 11,580 homes in Ellsworth 04605, it is bigger than 77% of them (1,830 ft² against a typical 1,346 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 1.28 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1974 against a typical 1986). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 98 Birch Ave, Ellsworth, ME?

The 2024 property tax bill for 98 Birch Ave, Ellsworth, ME was $4,594. The county assessed it at $263,280.

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