The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 04293 sells for about $385,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +17.62% 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 $1,650 a month.
ZIP 04293
The housing market in 04282 remains competitive due to low inventory levels, driving consistent year-over-year price appreciation. Demand is supported by buyers seeking rural properties with proximity to the Lewiston-Auburn employment corridor. Market conditions are stable, with moderate days on market and a high percentage of homes selling near asking price.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a rural lifestyle with manageable access to larger employment hubs, offering a balance of affordability and space.
Median prices moved up 17.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 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 3.2% · poverty 6.5% — 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 8.5%/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 6.2%/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 04282, Androscoggin County, Maine
Crime rates in the area are generally low and consistent with rural Androscoggin County trends, remaining well below national averages.
Schools serving the area are part of Maine School Administrative District 52, which generally maintains stable performance ratings consistent with regional rural standards.
The area faces moderate risks from winter weather and seasonal flooding near the Nezinscot and Androscoggin river corridors; property insurance remains standard for the region.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural, light industrial, and service sectors, with proximity to the Lewiston-Auburn employment hub providing primary infrastructure support.
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 Maine State Routes 4 and 117 serving as the main arteries for travel toward the Lewiston-Auburn employment core.
The area offers significant outdoor recreation including access to the Nezinscot River, local trails, and proximity to regional lakes, with basic shopping and dining located in the village center.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand, with limited multi-family stock and a reliance on single-family home rentals.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale manufacturing, with many residents commuting to the nearby Lewiston-Auburn metro area for employment.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with Maine State Route 4 acting as the primary corridor for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on low-density residential growth and the preservation of agricultural land, with no major large-scale commercial projects currently under construction.
The Androscoggin County assessment process relies on municipal-level data provided by local assessors to determine property valuations.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and school district levies under MSAD 52, with no major MUD or PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and proximity to water bodies, remaining generally stable.
Maine has experienced a net positive domestic migration trend, with rural areas like Androscoggin County attracting remote workers and retirees.
Maine is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process, which typically results in longer timelines for lenders.
Maine law requires sellers to provide a property disclosure form covering known defects, though it is not a comprehensive warranty of condition.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 04282.
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.
- Taylor Park Trading Post4.42.2 mi
- Gunnison National Forest4.811.4 mi
- Denny Creek Trailhead4.810.9 mi
- Silver Plume Rentals512.7 mi
- St. Elmo, CO4.712 mi
- Taylor Park Trading Post4.42.2 mi
- Gunnison National Forest4.811.4 mi
- Denny Creek Trailhead4.810.9 mi
- Cottonwood Pass57.1 mi
- Taylor Park Marina4.83.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides scenic views and recreational fishing opportunities.
Local hub for essential services and small-scale dining.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.