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Rutherford Island

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Maine
$2M
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
+517.2%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
5
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$695K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2025 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.109
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$695K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,007 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1970
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.100%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.74%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.53%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.18%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.20%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.7 yrs

CommunityThese 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.150
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.62

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.49%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.60
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.55 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105K
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.50%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Rutherford Island compares

By median home value, Rutherford Island is the 3rd most expensive of 17 neighborhoods in Lincoln County, and its typical home is worth more than 82% of all homes in Lincoln County.

Home values in Rutherford Island

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$236K$2.6M
neighborhoods in Lincoln County ranked by median home value
#Lincoln CountyMedian valueHomes
1Southport$831K295
2Trevett$696K270
3Rutherford Island$695K109
4New Harbor / Pemaquid Point$575K333
5Newcastle$559K299
6South Bristol$554K146
7East Boothbay$518K1,003
8Boothbay$500K1,912
9Round Pond$494K277
10Boothbay Harbor$488K1,036
11Damariscotta$485K480
12Walpole$482K232
13Edgecomb$467K505
14Pemaquid Beach$432K128
15Pemaquid$362K104
16Bristol$362K514
17Wiscasset$339K581

About the Rutherford Island market

What is the median home price in Rutherford Island, ME?

The median sale price in Rutherford Island, ME is $1,975,000 (data through July 2025), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is up 517.2% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in Rutherford Island, ME each year?

5 homes sold in Rutherford Island, ME over the last 12 months (data through July 2025). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Rutherford Island, ME?

Rutherford Island, ME contains 109 residential properties, with a median of 1,007 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1970. The median TopHap Estimate is $695K.

How does Rutherford Island, ME compare to the rest of Lincoln County?

By median home value, Rutherford Island, ME is the 3rd most expensive of 17 neighborhoods in Lincoln County. Its typical home is worth more than 82% of all homes in Lincoln County. Trevett ranks just above it and New Harbor / Pemaquid Point just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Rutherford Island, ME?

53% of homes in Rutherford Island, ME are owner-occupied. 18% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Rutherford Island, ME hold?

74% of mortgaged homes in Rutherford Island, ME are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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