The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 04289 sells for about $173,800, or $115 per square foot.
Homes take about 54 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $838 a month.
ZIP 04289 — West Paris
The housing market in West Paris (04289) is characterized by a small, rural population and a high vacancy rate of approximately 25%. Market data for this specific ZIP is limited, with a median home value reported at $173,800 based on recent census-linked figures.
This area is primarily suited for those seeking a rural, small-town lifestyle in Western Maine, appealing to individuals looking for lower-density living.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 54 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 24.1% — a mixed stability profile.
ZCTA 04289, Oxford County, Maine
The area is served by Maine School Administrative District 17, which provides public education for the region.
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.
The local economy is primarily rural with limited major industrial or corporate anchors within the immediate ZIP code.
The area is served by Maine School Administrative District 17.
Data sourced from US Census and MapOfZipCodes
- Black Mountain of Maine4.718.3 mi
- Lost Valley Ski Area4.618.1 mi
- Oxbow Brewing Company - Oxford (Beer Garden)4.713.5 mi
- Oxford Plains Speedway4.511.6 mi
- Matterhorn Ski Bar4.417.3 mi
- Mt Abram Ski Area & Bike Park4.78.9 mi
- Roberts Farm Preserve Trails4.87.4 mi
- Stars & Strikes Bowling Center4.66.1 mi
- McLaughlin Garden4.76.9 mi
- Snow Falls Rest Area4.71 mi
- Maine Mineral and Gem Museum4.913.4 mi
- Historic Sunday River Covered Bridge4.718.9 mi
- Mr. Drew Exotic Animal Education Center4.818.4 mi
- Norlands Living History Center4.717.9 mi
- Ink Maine & Gaskyl Printing4.816.4 mi
- Roberts Farm Preserve Trails4.87.4 mi
- Shepard's Farm Preserve4.86.7 mi
- Lake Pennesseewassee Park4.57.1 mi
- Moore Park4.36.4 mi
- Norway Country Club4.67.4 mi
- The Local Hub4.79.5 mi
- Route 26 Antiques4.510.2 mi
- Cornwall Shopping Center4.17.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.