The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 04250 sells for about $353,000, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,010 a month.
ZIP 04250 — Lisbon
The 04250 housing market shows signs of cooling with moderate price growth and a balanced inventory level. Buyers are finding more negotiation room as days on market have ticked upward, reflecting a broader trend of stabilization in the regional Maine market.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and local workers seeking more affordable housing options compared to larger Maine metro areas, though it requires careful due diligence for investors.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.0% · poverty 5.6% — 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 8.8%/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 8.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 04250, Androscoggin County, ME
Crime rates in Lisbon are generally considered low compared to national averages, with local law enforcement maintaining a consistent presence in the community.
Schools serving the area are part of the Lisbon School Department, which provides standard public education services for the local population.
The area is subject to typical New England weather patterns, including winter storm risks and occasional seasonal flooding near the Androscoggin River.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and service sectors, with ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown area and improve local infrastructure.
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 by car toward the employment hubs of Lewiston and Auburn, with access to major regional corridors like Route 196.
The area features access to the Androscoggin River for boating and fishing, along with local parks and trails that provide outdoor recreation opportunities.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from local workers, with limited new multi-family construction keeping vacancy rates relatively low.
The local economy is supported by a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service-based businesses, with proximity to the larger Lewiston-Auburn industrial base.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with Route 196 serving as the main artery connecting the town to regional highway networks.
Development efforts are focused on small-scale residential infill and the continued improvement of the town's commercial core.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and the Lisbon School Department budget, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard risks, including winter weather and flood zones near the river.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 04250 profiles.
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.
- Maine Maritime Museum4.817.3 mi
- Bowdoin College Museum of Art4.710.8 mi
- Eartha Globe4.614.8 mi
- Mr. Drew Exotic Animal Education Center4.814.9 mi
- Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum4.710.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features trails, swimming areas, and picnic facilities.
Provides opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.