Hancock County, ME

Hancock County, ME assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Hancock County, Maine. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Hancock County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Hancock County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Property searchHancock County Registry of Deeds Searchrecords.hancockcountymaine.gov/AcclaimWebLive/
  • Search portal for recorded property documents. Note: Property tax and assessment data are managed at the municipal level.
Deeds and recorded documentsHancock County Registry of Deedswww.hancockcountydeeds.com
  • Official portal for land records and property documents in Hancock County.
Property taxesMaine Revenue Services - Property Tax Divisionwww.maine.gov/revenue/taxes/property-tax
  • Property taxes are managed at the municipal level in Maine. This state portal provides resources for Unorganized Territories (UT) and general tax information.
GIS and parcel mapsHancock County Registry of Deeds - Tax Map Linkswww.hancockcountydeeds.com/maps
  • Provides links to municipal tax maps and land use data. Maps are for informational purposes.
Zoning and land useMaine Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC)mapserver.maine.gov/conservation/lupc_master.php
  • Official zoning and parcel viewer for Unorganized Territories in Maine.
County data

Hancock County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$404,414

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$299,360

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$3,553

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.83%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Hancock County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Ellsworth$376,484$258,7801.16%$4,339
Bar Harbor$600,453$533,2000.96%$5,776
Bucksport$264,394$230,0601.34%$3,563
Mount Desert$868,285$785,0000.71%$6,209
Orland$321,132$216,1200.83%$2,676
Deer Isle$419,507$251,0000.55%$2,324
Blue Hill$440,791$394,2500.81%$3,678
Southwest Harbor$665,296$523,9000.82%$5,354
Hancock$286,096$222,7000.73%$2,144
Penobscot$385,034$251,3000.62%$2,390
FAQ

Hancock County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Hancock County?

Use the official Hancock County Registry of Deeds Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Hancock County?

Use the official Hancock County Registry of Deeds for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Hancock County?

Use the official Hancock County Registry of Deeds - Tax Map Links for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Hancock County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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