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$541,603
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 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 23, 2026
Last sold for $8,000 on Feb 24, 2025

985 APPLETON RIDGE RD

APPLETON, ME 04862
0
Baths
2.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$542K
$428K low$655K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$8,000 · Feb 24, 2025
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.$541,603
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$433,282

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,257 (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.$230,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$51,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$179,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyKNOX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.50
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.

E
Appleton Village SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Camden Hills Regional High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.8 mi

District: Appleton

Neighborhood · ZIP 04862These 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.85
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 100.63

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.3,792
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.56 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,641
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,525
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

985 Appleton 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 more than 86% of homes in Union 04862
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Knox County

What homes are worth in Union 04862

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

This home
$129K$820K

This home is worth more than 86% of homes in Union 04862.

How it measures up in Union 04862

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Union 04862.

Estimated value$541,603
CheaperTypical $344,577Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size2.5 ac
SmallerTypical 3.5 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

How 985 Appleton Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUnion 04862Knox County
Estimated valuepricier than$541,60386% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.5 ac42% of homes71% of homes

About 985 Appleton Ridge Rd

How much is 985 Appleton Ridge Rd, Appleton, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 985 Appleton Ridge Rd, Appleton, ME is $541,603 as of Jun 23, 2026. The likely range is $427,866 to $655,339. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 985 Appleton Ridge Rd, Appleton, ME last sell?

985 Appleton Ridge Rd, Appleton, ME last sold on Feb 24, 2025 for $8,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 985 Appleton Ridge Rd, Appleton, ME?

985 Appleton Ridge Rd, Appleton, ME is assigned to Appleton Village School (elementary), rated A-; Camden Hills Regional High School (high), rated A. All sit in Appleton. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 985 Appleton Ridge Rd, Appleton, ME compare to other homes in Union 04862?

Among the 1,849 homes in Union 04862, it is worth more than 86% of them ($541,603 against a typical $344,577) and its lot is bigger than 42% of them (2.5 ac against a typical 3.5 ac). Measured against all of Knox County, it is worth more than 67% 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 985 Appleton Ridge Rd, Appleton, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 985 Appleton Ridge Rd, Appleton, ME was $6,257. The county assessed it at $230,900.

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