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$485,037
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 72How 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

ROUTE 179

WALTHAM, ME 04605
0
Baths
1.67 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$485K
$351K low$619K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,053 (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.$428,250 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$388,250
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$212,250

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.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.67
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
Cave Hill SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 4.3 mi
H
Sumner Memorial High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 17.6 mi

District: Regional School Unit 24

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

Route 179 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 80% of homes in Ellsworth 04605

What homes are worth in Ellsworth 04605

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

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This home is worth more than 80% 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.

Estimated value$485,037
CheaperTypical $305,789Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size1.67 ac
SmallerTypical 1.26 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

How Route 179 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllsworth 04605Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$485,03780% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.67 ac59% of homes51% of homes

About Route 179

How much is Route 179, Waltham, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Route 179, Waltham, ME is $485,037 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $350,739 to $619,335. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Route 179, Waltham, ME last sell?

Route 179, Waltham, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve Route 179, Waltham, ME?

Route 179, Waltham, ME is assigned to Cave Hill School (elementary), rated D+; Sumner Memorial High School (high), rated C. All sit in Regional School Unit 24. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Route 179, Waltham, ME compare to other homes in Ellsworth 04605?

Among the 11,580 homes in Ellsworth 04605, it is worth more than 80% of them ($485,037 against a typical $305,789) and its lot is bigger than 59% of them (1.67 ac against a typical 1.26 ac). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 65% 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 Route 179, Waltham, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for Route 179, Waltham, ME was $5,053. The county assessed it at $428,250.

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