The story of this market
The typical home in Auburn, Maine sells for about $334,421, or $210 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.9%), a market in balance. Homes take about 162 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,041 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+6.8%
ME · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Auburn, Maine
Auburn's housing market is experiencing steady growth, driven by its role as a regional hub and its relative affordability compared to the broader Maine market. While property taxes remain a significant consideration for residents, the city's population growth and ongoing downtown revitalization efforts support a stable outlook. Market data indicates a balanced environment, though specific metrics like days on market and inventory levels reflect a localized, non-speculative demand.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Auburn yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 3 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved down 5.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 12.7 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
7% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.66% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 13.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
- Seacoast Adventure4.520.2 mi
- Moose Mountain Adventure Park4.718.4 mi
- FunZ Trampoline Park3.91.6 mi
- Pineland Farms4.713.6 mi
- Cumberland Fairgrounds4.520.3 mi
- Lost Valley Ski Area4.63.7 mi
- Oxbow Brewing Company - Oxford (Beer Garden)4.711.6 mi
- Oxford Plains Speedway4.513.1 mi
- Maine Wildlife Park4.613.1 mi
- Bradbury Mountain State Park4.714 mi
- Lost Valley Ski Area4.63.7 mi
- Flagship Premium Cinemas4.42.1 mi
- Mount Apatite4.63.4 mi
- Bowdoin College Museum of Art4.718.7 mi
- Eartha Globe4.620.3 mi
- Mr. Drew Exotic Animal Education Center4.89 mi
- Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum4.718.8 mi
- Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village4.610.2 mi
- Maine Wildlife Park4.613.1 mi
- Bradbury Mountain State Park4.714 mi
- Range Pond State Park4.76.9 mi
- Mount Apatite4.63.4 mi
- Androscoggin Riverlands State Park4.511.5 mi
- Birches Lakeside Campground4.216.8 mi
- Moose Landing Marina4.520 mi
- Paul's Marina4.821.3 mi
- Long Lake Marina4.720.6 mi
- Poland Spring Resort4.28.2 mi
- Fox Ridge Golf Club4.64.2 mi
- The Meadows Golf Club4.613.4 mi
- Fairlawn Golf Course4.45.9 mi
- Martindale Country Club4.53.3 mi
- Pineland Farms4.713.6 mi
- The Willows Flea Market4.78.5 mi
- Auburn Mall3.51.7 mi
- Shaw's4.21.7 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.32.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A large municipal park offering extensive trails for hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing, serving as a primary outdoor recreation hub for the city.
A major water body that serves as the city's primary water source and a focal point for recreational activities, significantly enhancing the local quality of life.
The river forms the boundary between Auburn and Lewiston, providing scenic views and waterfront access that supports the regional identity of the twin cities.
A regional retail anchor that provides essential shopping and dining services to the local population and surrounding communities.
Auburn is well-suited for family buyers and long-term residents seeking a balance between small-city living and access to the broader Lewiston-Auburn twin-cities region. It appeals to those who value outdoor recreation and a lower cost of living compared to larger coastal Maine markets. The city is less attractive to high-end luxury investors but offers steady, reliable demand for workforce housing and traditional residential buyers.
The city is served by major highway corridors that facilitate regional connectivity, particularly toward the Portland metro area. Commute patterns are largely defined by the proximity to Lewiston and the broader Androscoggin County employment base.
Auburn offers a robust outdoor amenity base centered on Lake Auburn and the Androscoggin River, providing residents with extensive opportunities for water-based recreation and trail access. The city's park system, including Mount Apatite, serves as a significant draw for active residents and supports local property demand. These natural assets are complemented by local shopping districts like the Auburn Mall and the ongoing revitalization of the downtown area.
The rental market in Auburn is characterized by moderate affordability, with a median rent of $1,041, which sits slightly below the Maine state median. While the market is generally stable, there is significant pressure on lower-income households, with 43% of renters classified as severely rent-burdened. Investor activity is present, though the market is primarily driven by local demand rather than short-term rental speculation.
Auburn's economy is deeply integrated with the Lewiston-Auburn twin-cities region, featuring a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors. The city serves as a regional hub for Androscoggin County, benefiting from its status as the county seat and its central location in the state.
The city is currently focused on the revitalization of the downtown area and the enhancement of its existing infrastructure to support ongoing population growth. Development efforts are aimed at balancing new residential needs with the preservation of the city's natural and historic character.
Property owners in Auburn are subject to municipal tax levies and standard county-level assessments, with no significant special district (MUD/PID) overlays reported.
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.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and Census Reporter.