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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $285,000 on Feb 7, 2022

178 RIVER ST

SANFORD, ME 04073
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,145 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$285,000 · Feb 7, 2022
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$270,750
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP · P · recorded Feb 7, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,362 (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.$255,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$42,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$213,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyYORK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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.

Neighborhood · ZIP 04073These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.97

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
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.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,822
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.495 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,977
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,891
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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.57%

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

178 River St 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.

  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Sanford 04073
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in York County
  • Older than 86% of homes in York County

How it measures up in Sanford 04073

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sanford 04073.

Living area2,145 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 178 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSanford 04073York County
Living areabigger than2,145 ft²88% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac51% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than192022% of homes14% of homes

About 178 River St

When did 178 River St, Sanford, ME last sell?

178 River St, Sanford, ME last sold on Feb 7, 2022 for $285,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 178 River St, Sanford, ME?

178 River St, Sanford, ME has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,145 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 178 River St, Sanford, ME built?

178 River St, Sanford, ME was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

How does 178 River St, Sanford, ME compare to other homes in Sanford 04073?

Among the 5,918 homes in Sanford 04073, it is bigger than 88% of them (2,145 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1920 against a typical 1973). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 178 River St, Sanford, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 River St, Sanford, ME was $4,362. The county assessed it at $255,100.

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