The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 04263 sells for about $357,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $940 a month.
ZIP 04263 — Leeds
The housing market in 04263 remains slow with high vacancy rates and limited inventory, reflecting a rural market that is sensitive to broader economic shifts. Prices have seen modest growth, but the high vacancy rate suggests a market that requires careful navigation for investors. Demand is primarily driven by local residents and those seeking rural lifestyle options within commuting distance of larger hubs.
This ZIP is best suited for family buyers seeking rural living and commuters working in the nearby Lewiston-Auburn area who prioritize space over urban proximity.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 5.2 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 2.6% · poverty 19.8% — 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 7.6%/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 04263, Androscoggin County, ME
Crime rates in Leeds are generally low and consistent with rural Maine standards, with no significant upward trends reported.
Schools serving the area are part of the regional district, generally characterized by small class sizes and community-focused educational environments.
The area faces standard rural New England risks, including seasonal winter weather impacts and localized flood risks near water bodies; insurance availability remains stable.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local services and proximity to the Lewiston-Auburn employment hub, with limited large-scale industrial development.
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.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to employment centers in Lewiston or Auburn via state routes.
The area features significant access to outdoor recreation, including local lakes, trails, and rural green spaces, with limited commercial shopping districts.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high vacancy pressure, with limited multi-family options and a reliance on single-family rentals.
The local economy is anchored by small businesses, agriculture, and proximity to the broader Lewiston-Auburn industrial and service sectors.
Public transit is non-existent; the area relies entirely on private vehicle infrastructure via state highways.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently in the pipeline for this rural ZIP.
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Parcels are subject to standard municipal and county tax levies with no special utility or hospital districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and standard regional hazard profiles.
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Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Moose Mountain Adventure Park4.718.5 mi
- FunZ Trampoline Park3.913.7 mi
- Escape Augusta516.8 mi
- Augusta Civic Center4.317.1 mi
- Lost Valley Ski Area4.612.4 mi
- Oxbow Brewing Company - Oxford (Beer Garden)4.719.2 mi
- Oxford Plains Speedway4.519.4 mi
- The Woodshed4.413.9 mi
- Lost Valley Ski Area4.612.4 mi
- Flagship Premium Cinemas4.411.5 mi
- Androscoggin Riverlands State Park4.52.9 mi
- Just-In-Time Recreation4.611.1 mi
- Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary4.712.2 mi
- Mr. Drew Exotic Animal Education Center4.819.9 mi
- Old Fort Western4.718.1 mi
- Norlands Living History Center4.79.5 mi
- Maine State Museum4.717.5 mi
- Maine Art Glass Studio4.919.8 mi
- Androscoggin Riverlands State Park4.52.9 mi
- Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary4.712.2 mi
- Norlands Living History Center4.79.5 mi
- Martin's Point Park4.110.7 mi
- Auburn Recreation Parks Department4.712.9 mi
- Birches Lakeside Campground4.29.8 mi
- The Meadows Golf Club4.611.7 mi
- Auburn Mall3.511.9 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.311.5 mi
- Shaw's4.211.7 mi
- Evergreen Subaru4.412 mi
- Kohl's4.112 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational boating and fishing access.
Local community space for outdoor activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.