The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 04283 sells for about $325,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% 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 $1,450 a month.
ZIP 04283
The Turner housing market remains stable with low inventory and steady demand from local buyers. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, reflecting the broader regional trend of limited supply in rural Maine markets. The market is currently characterized by low turnover and a lack of new large-scale development.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a rural lifestyle, lower cost of living compared to urban centers, and those who prioritize outdoor access over proximity to major employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% 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 3.2% · poverty 7.5% — 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 7.8%/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 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 04283, Androscoggin County, ME
Crime rates in the Turner area are generally low and consistent with rural Maine averages, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the area are part of Maine School Administrative District 52, which generally maintains stable performance metrics consistent with regional rural standards.
The area faces standard regional risks including winter storm impacts and seasonal wildfire risk in forested zones; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Androscoggin River.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural and small-scale manufacturing sectors, with limited large-scale commercial development currently underway.
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 is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 20-30 minutes to reach employment hubs in Lewiston or Auburn.
The area offers significant access to outdoor recreation including local trails, proximity to the Androscoggin River for fishing and boating, and rural scenic landscapes.
The rental market is limited in depth, primarily consisting of single-family home rentals with low turnover and minimal short-term rental saturation.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale service businesses, with many residents commuting to the nearby Lewiston-Auburn metropolitan area for employment.
Transportation is almost exclusively private vehicle-based, with no public transit infrastructure serving the rural geography.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and agricultural land use preservation.
The county assessment regime follows standard Maine municipal property tax assessment practices based on fair market value.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and school district levies under MSAD 52.
Property insurance availability is stable, though premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and winter storm risk factors.
Maine has experienced modest net domestic migration gains, driven by remote workers and retirees seeking rural environments.
Maine is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention to complete the foreclosure process.
Maine law requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property, including specific environmental and structural disclosures.
Data retrieved from data.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.
Popular local spot for seasonal recreation and fishing.
Public 18-hole course serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.