The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 04006 sells for about $545,000, or $325 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.4%), a market in balance. Homes take about 43 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 04006 — Biddeford Pool
The housing market in the 04006 area is currently stable, reflecting broader trends in the Portland-South Portland metro region. While median prices have seen a slight year-over-year decline, inventory remains tight, keeping the market balanced between buyers and sellers. High interest rates and seasonal demand continue to be the primary drivers of current market activity.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, coastal lifestyle or seasonal residence, rather than commuters or families requiring immediate access to urban infrastructure.
Median prices moved down 0.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 43 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
25% 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 0.0% · poverty 0.0% — 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 6.5%/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 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 04006, York County, Maine
Not determinable for this specific ZIP code due to its small population and PO Box designation.
Not determinable; the area is served by regional districts in York County with varying performance metrics.
The area is subject to coastal flood risks and seasonal wind events typical of the Maine coastline.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Portland-South Portland metro area, with limited new development within the 04006 ZIP itself.
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.
Commute times are generally longer, requiring travel into the Portland employment core via regional highway corridors.
The area offers immediate access to coastal amenities, including Biddeford Pool, local beaches, and scenic walking trails.
The rental market is characterized by high seasonal demand and limited inventory, typical of coastal Maine communities.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Portland-South Portland metro area, with significant employment in healthcare, education, and tourism.
Transportation relies heavily on private vehicles, with access to regional highways connecting to Portland.
Development is largely constrained by the coastal geography and existing zoning regulations.
The York County assessment regime follows standard Maine municipal property tax valuation practices.
Parcels are subject to municipal taxes and regional school district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by coastal hazard exposure and regional climate risk assessments.
Not determinable at the ZIP level.
Maine is a judicial foreclosure state with specific notice and redemption requirements.
Maine law requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement regarding known defects.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A scenic tidal pool and harbor area serving as a local landmark.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.