The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 04258 sells for about $245,000, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $878 a month.
ZIP 04258 — Minot
The housing market in 04258 is characterized by low inventory and steady, modest price growth. Demand remains consistent among local buyers, though the limited supply of homes keeps sales volume low. Market conditions are stable with no significant shifts in development or pricing trends.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with access to outdoor amenities, rather than those requiring proximity to major urban employment centers.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 4.5 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 1.6% · poverty 6.2% — 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 6.0%/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 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 04258, Oxford County, Maine
Crime rates in this rural Maine ZIP code are significantly lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving this area are part of regional districts that generally maintain average performance ratings compared to state benchmarks.
The area faces moderate risks from winter storms and seasonal flooding near local water bodies, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local services, small-scale agriculture, and proximity to regional employment hubs in larger nearby towns.
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.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle use, with residents driving to nearby employment centers in larger towns via state routes.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including local lakes, hiking trails, and seasonal activities characteristic of the Maine woods.
The rental market is limited in depth, with low turnover and a mix of long-term housing and seasonal vacation rentals.
The local economy is anchored by small businesses, forestry, and regional services, with many residents commuting to larger employment hubs.
Public transit is not available; the area relies entirely on state and local road infrastructure.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The county assessment office manages property valuations based on periodic market analysis and state-mandated assessment standards.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level administrative levies.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and winter storm risk profiles.
The state has seen modest net domestic migration gains, particularly from urban areas in the Northeast.
Maine is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home, including known defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 04258 profile.
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.
- FunZ Trampoline Park3.98.7 mi
- Pineland Farms4.718.1 mi
- Lost Valley Ski Area4.63.5 mi
- Oxbow Brewing Company - Oxford (Beer Garden)4.75.9 mi
- Oxford Plains Speedway4.56.8 mi
- Fish Bones Grill4.67.6 mi
- Lost Valley Ski Area4.63.5 mi
- Flagship Premium Cinemas4.46.3 mi
- Mount Apatite4.64.8 mi
- Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul4.77.8 mi
- Just-In-Time Recreation4.67.7 mi
- Mr. Drew Exotic Animal Education Center4.86.7 mi
- Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village4.611.8 mi
- Norlands Living History Center4.718.6 mi
- Maine Art Glass Studio4.918 mi
- Range Pond State Park4.78.2 mi
- Mount Apatite4.64.8 mi
- Androscoggin Riverlands State Park4.510.7 mi
- Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary4.79.1 mi
- Roberts Farm Preserve Trails4.811.6 mi
- Moose Landing Marina4.517.8 mi
- Long Lake Marina4.718.2 mi
- Poland Spring Resort4.28.7 mi
- Fox Ridge Golf Club4.610.4 mi
- Fairlawn Golf Course4.47.4 mi
- Martindale Country Club4.57.8 mi
- Poland Spring Golf Course4.68.9 mi
- The Willows Flea Market4.75.4 mi
- Auburn Mall3.56.3 mi
- Shaw's4.28.8 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.36.2 mi
- Shaw's4.26.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides seasonal swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities for residents.
Extensive trails for hiking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.