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BIRCH IS

HARPSWELL, ME 04079
2
Beds
1
Baths
884 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.
2.89 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,726 (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.$259,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$154,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$105,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$259,100

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cottage
CountyCUMBERLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.89
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.DeckBoat access

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Mt Ararat High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.0 mi
M
Mt Ararat Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.4 mi

District: School Administrative District 75

Neighborhood · ZIP 04079These 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.156
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

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.64%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
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.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,995
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.73 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,913
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128,564
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

Birch Is 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.

  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Cumberland County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Cumberland County

How it measures up in Harpswell 04079

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Harpswell 04079.

Living area884 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size2.89 ac
SmallerTypical 1.01 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How Birch Is ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHarpswell 04079Cumberland County
Living areabigger than884 ft²16% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.89 ac82% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than198051% of homes51% of homes

About Birch Is

When did Birch Is, Harpswell, ME last sell?

Birch Is, Harpswell, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Birch Is, Harpswell, ME?

Birch Is, Harpswell, ME has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 884 square feet of living space and a 2.89-acre lot.

When was Birch Is, Harpswell, ME built?

Birch Is, Harpswell, ME was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Birch Is, Harpswell, ME?

Birch Is, Harpswell, ME is assigned to Mt Ararat High School (high), rated C; Mt Ararat Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in School Administrative District 75. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Birch Is, Harpswell, ME compare to other homes in Harpswell 04079?

Among the 3,380 homes in Harpswell 04079, it is bigger than 16% of them (884 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (2.89 ac against a typical 1.01 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1980 against a typical 1980). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on Birch Is, Harpswell, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for Birch Is, Harpswell, ME was $1,726. The county assessed it at $259,100.

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