Knox County and Hope Town property record for 157 Main St, Hope, ME 04847
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,746 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 5.5 acres (239,580 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,948 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HPPE M:08 L:051 |
| Primary APN | HPPE M:08 L:051 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,746 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 239,580 sqft (5.5 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 680 |
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| Street Address | 157 MAIN ST |
| City | HOPE |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04847-3428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | HOPE ME |
| Township / Civil Division | HOPE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 970301 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Georges River Canal listed 1970 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 70000048 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
157 Main St is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Knox County and Hope Town records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9 HEADACRE FARM RD, OWLS HEAD, ME 04854-3238 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242899 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6113 / 288 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 7, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0061130288 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Main St was $4,948, down 35.8% from the year before.
Source: Knox County and Hope Town assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Knox County |
| County Subdivision | Hope Town |
| Secondary School District | Five Town Community School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Hope (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,948.00 (-35.79%) | $432,900 (+8.41%) Land $164,400 Building $268,500 |
| 2024 | $7,706.00 | $399,300 Land $207,800 Building $191,500 |
| 2022 | $6,848.00 | $399,300 Land $207,800 Building $191,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 157 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 157 Main St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 53% of Maine |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Tidewater O.P.E.N. Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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