The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 04231 sells for about $225,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 52 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,125 a month.
ZIP 04231 — Stoneham
The housing market in Dixfield remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation consistent with rural Oxford County trends. Demand is driven by local residents and commuters seeking affordability, though limited new construction keeps the market tight. The area's economic reliance on regional hubs like Lewiston-Auburn continues to influence local housing demand.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking an affordable, rural lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation, while remaining within commuting distance of larger regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.8% · poverty 7.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 04231, Oxford County, Maine
The area is served by Regional School Unit 56, which provides public education for the town; school quality is generally consistent with rural Maine standards.
The town is situated along the Androscoggin and Webb Rivers, presenting localized flood risks in low-lying areas; standard property insurance coverage is typical for the region.
Economic momentum is modest, with the town serving as a residential base for the broader Lewiston-Auburn labor market; infrastructure is primarily focused on maintaining existing U.S. Route 2 corridors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maine) — Maine Resident Homestead Property Tax Exemption: Provides a reduction in the valuation of the homestead for property tax purposes. The exemption amount is set by state statute (currently $25,000 of the just value of the property). The formula is: (Just Value - Homestead Exemption) * Local Tax Rate = Tax Due.
Residents primarily commute via U.S. Route 2 toward employment centers in the Lewiston-Auburn metropolitan area, with a mean travel time to work of approximately 21.7 minutes.
The area offers significant outdoor access including the Androscoggin River for fishing and boating, local hiking trails, and proximity to Western Maine mountain recreation.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable demand, with limited short-term rental saturation compared to coastal Maine markets.
The local economy is anchored by small-scale manufacturing, forestry, and services, with many residents commuting to the larger Lewiston-Auburn economic area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with U.S. Route 2 serving as the primary arterial highway for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing municipal infrastructure.
The Oxford County assessment regime follows standard Maine municipal property tax statutes.
The town is served by Regional School Unit 56; no other major special districts are attached to residential parcels.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and flood zone designations near the Androscoggin and Webb Rivers.
Maine is a judicial foreclosure state requiring court action to complete the process.
Maine law requires sellers to provide a property disclosure form covering known defects in the home's systems and structure.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 profiles for ZCTA 04231.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
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- UberBlast4.218.8 mi
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- Cranmore Mountain Resort4.417.4 mi
- Fryeburg Fair4.616.3 mi
- Cranmore Mountain Lodge4.816.8 mi
- Matterhorn Ski Bar4.414.5 mi
- Mt Abram Ski Area & Bike Park4.712.9 mi
- Maine Mineral and Gem Museum4.911.6 mi
- Historic Hemlock Covered Bridge4.712.8 mi
- River Lanes411.8 mi
- The Gem Theater4.711.7 mi
- Conway Scenic Railroad4.218.2 mi
- Mt. Washington Auto Road4.815.5 mi
- Maine Mineral and Gem Museum4.911.6 mi
- Historic Sunday River Covered Bridge4.716.1 mi
- Historic Honeymoon Covered Bridge4.716 mi
- West Bethel Motel4.59.7 mi
- Mahoosuc Land Trust Valentine Farm Conservation Center4.811.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major river providing fishing, boating, and scenic views.
Tributary flowing through the town to the Androscoggin.
Local community green space for recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.