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$355,948$672 / 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 86How 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

BIRCH IS

HARPSWELL, ME 04079
2
Beds
1
Baths
530 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$356K
$307K low$405K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$537 (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.$80,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$80,600

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.Cottage
CountyCUMBERLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
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

Transaction History(1)

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
Mt Ararat High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.8 mi
M
Mt Ararat Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.2 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.

  • Worth less than 93% of homes in Harpswell 04079
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Cumberland County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Cumberland County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Harpswell 04079

What homes are worth in Harpswell 04079

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

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$291K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Harpswell 04079.

How it measures up in Harpswell 04079

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

Estimated value$355,948
CheaperTypical $701,775Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$672
CheaperTypical $450Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area530 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 1.01 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How Birch Is ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHarpswell 04079Cumberland County
Estimated valuepricier than$355,9487% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$67283% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than530 ft²3% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac29% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than197845% of homes49% of homes

About Birch Is

How much is Birch Is, Harpswell, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Birch Is, Harpswell, ME is $355,948 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $306,914 to $404,982. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Birch Is, Harpswell, ME last sell?

Birch Is, Harpswell, ME last sold on Sep 26, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Birch Is, Harpswell, ME?

Birch Is, Harpswell, ME has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 530 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was Birch Is, Harpswell, ME built?

Birch Is, Harpswell, ME was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 2 stories.

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 worth more than 7% of them ($355,948 against a typical $701,775), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($672 against a typical $450), it is bigger than 3% of them (530 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 1.01 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1978 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Cumberland County, it is worth more than 10% 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 Birch Is, Harpswell, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for Birch Is, Harpswell, ME was $537. The county assessed it at $80,600.

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