257 Foster Rd is a 1,536 square foot house on a 3.02 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Auburn data, we estimate the home's value is $328,862.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
3.02 acresLot Size
$214Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$328,862
$12K since July
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This home's estimate is 10.1% lower than the average sale price ($366K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,258 (+2.8%)
$45,600 + $140,500
$186,100
2024
$4,141 (+9.3%)
$45,600 + $140,500
$186,100
2023
$3,788 (+12.4%)
$40,500 + $126,000
$166,500
2022
$3,369 (+13.1%)
$40,500 + $107,600
$148,100
2021
$2,978 (+0.3%)
$33,700 + $91,300
$125,000
2020
$2,969
$33,700 + $91,300
$125,000
2019
$2,969 (+1.4%)
$33,700 + $91,300
$125,000
2018
$2,929 (+4.8%)
$32,400 + $91,300
$123,700
2016
$2,796 (+5.2%)
$32,400 + $92,700
$125,100
2015
$2,658 (+1.4%)
$32,400 + $92,700
$125,100
2014
$2,621
$32,400 + $92,700
$125,100
Tax history for 257 Foster Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,258 (+2.8%)
$45,600 + $140,500
$186,100
2024
$4,141 (+9.3%)
$45,600 + $140,500
$186,100
2023
$3,788 (+12.4%)
$40,500 + $126,000
$166,500
2022
$3,369 (+13.1%)
$40,500 + $107,600
$148,100
2021
$2,978 (+0.3%)
$33,700 + $91,300
$125,000
2020
$2,969
$33,700 + $91,300
$125,000
2019
$2,969 (+1.4%)
$33,700 + $91,300
$125,000
2018
$2,929 (+4.8%)
$32,400 + $91,300
$123,700
2016
$2,796 (+5.2%)
$32,400 + $92,700
$125,100
2015
$2,658 (+1.4%)
$32,400 + $92,700
$125,100
2014
$2,621
$32,400 + $92,700
$125,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
LDCR
Low Density Country Residential Districts
The purpose of this zone is to maintain and promote the rural/agricultural character of the land within this zone. This zone is composed of those areas in the city whose predominant land use is rural, wooded and agricultural. The regulations for this zone are designed to protect and stabilize these predominant land uses which are the essential characteristics of these areas and to minimize conflicting land uses detrimental to agricultural enterprises. Since residences are only incidental to this zone's development, the densities which require improved roads and expanded municipal services, in excess of those required by the present agricultural-oriented uses shall not be permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Dairy
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Jun 18, 2025 • Final
Permits
Plumbing
Jan 12, 2020 • Final
Permits
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 936
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,536
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,872
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 131,551
Municipality Name: AUBURN CITY
Acres: 3.02
Zoning Code: N/A
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,536
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: Androscoggin County
APN: 441945
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 4.5mi
2/10
Auburn Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
4/10
Edward Little High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
11% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Auburn, ME • 04210
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.1 hours in
June and 3.7 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.1 hrs
3.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$313,000 – $379,000
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