The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 04083 sells for about $325,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 43 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,154 a month.
ZIP 04083 — Springvale
The housing market in 04083 remains stable with limited inventory driving modest price appreciation. Buyers are finding a competitive environment, though the pace of sales is tempered by higher interest rates compared to previous years. The area continues to attract those seeking value outside the immediate Portland metro core.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a quieter, more affordable lifestyle compared to the immediate Portland suburbs, while offering a stable community environment.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 43 days on market with 2.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.2% · poverty 15.6% — 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 7.1%/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 3.5%/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 04083, York County ME
Crime rates in Springvale are generally low and consistent with rural York County trends, remaining well below the national average for violent and property crime.
Schools serving the area are part of the Sanford School Department, which provides a range of public education options with moderate performance ratings.
The area faces low to moderate risk from winter storms and seasonal flooding near the Mousam River, with standard insurance requirements for the region.
Economic momentum is driven by the nearby Sanford industrial base and regional service sector, with steady demand for residential housing as a commuter alternative to Portland.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level by the City of Sanford, which includes Springvale, based on local mill rates applied to the assessed value of real estate.
Commuters typically drive to the Portland employment core via US-202 and I-95, with average commute times ranging from 40 to 50 minutes.
The area features access to the Mousam River for outdoor activities, local parks, and proximity to regional shopping centers in downtown Sanford.
The rental market is tight with low vacancy rates, driven by demand from local workers and those seeking more affordable alternatives to the Portland metro core.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail services in the Sanford-Springvale area, with many residents commuting to the broader Portland metro region.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with access to major regional corridors like US-202 and proximity to the Maine Turnpike.
Development is focused on modest residential growth and the revitalization of historic commercial properties in the village center.
The York County assessment regime relies on municipal-level appraisals conducted by the City of Sanford to determine property tax liabilities.
Parcels are subject to municipal taxes and the Sanford School Department district levies.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional exposure to winter storm damage and wildfire risk in wooded areas.
Maine continues to see net positive domestic migration, with many new residents moving from other New England states for lifestyle and affordability reasons.
Maine is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process, which generally provides a longer timeline for homeowners.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement covering known material defects, though the state follows a 'caveat emptor' approach for items not explicitly disclosed.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
- Funtown Splashtown USA4.519.5 mi
- Raptor Falls Mini Golf & Adventure Park4.815.2 mi
- Wonder Mountain Fun Park4.316.6 mi
- Hilltop Fun Center4.416.3 mi
- Boardwalk Arcade4.316.4 mi
- The Nonantum Resort4.618.5 mi
- The Front Porch Piano Bar & Restaurant4.518.3 mi
- Acton Fairgrounds4.44.7 mi
- Wonder Mountain Fun Park4.316.6 mi
- Hilltop Fun Center4.416.3 mi
- Smitty's Cinema Sanford4.34.5 mi
- Bowl-A-Rama4.54 mi
- Bauneg Beg North and Middle Mountain4.75.1 mi
- Nyte Walk4.89.4 mi
- Milton Town Beach4.59.2 mi
- Children's Museum of New Hampshire4.719 mi
- Seashore Trolley Museum4.716.4 mi
- Lobster Point Lighthouse4.618.8 mi
- Ogunquit Museum of American Art4.719.4 mi
- Bush Exhibit4.318.1 mi
- Roger Allen Park4.412.8 mi
- Bauneg Beg North and Middle Mountain4.75.1 mi
- Milton Town Beach4.59.2 mi
- Gowen Park4.41.6 mi
- Arundel Wharf - Seafood - Cocktail Bar - Craft Beer4.318.2 mi
- New Bridge Marina4.68.2 mi
- Sanford Country Club4.17.1 mi
- Shaw's44.8 mi
- Cornerstone Country Market4.86.2 mi
- Portland International Jetport4.428 mi
- Portsmouth International Airport4.626.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides scenic views and recreational opportunities for fishing and walking.
Local community park offering green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.