The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 04212 sells for about $282,000, or $283 per square foot.
Prices are down 4.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 47 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,350 a month.
ZIP 04212 — Auburn
The Auburn housing market remains stable with moderate price growth and consistent inventory levels. Demand is supported by local employment and regional affordability, though the market faces typical seasonal fluctuations in listing activity.
This area is well-suited for families and local workers seeking a balance of affordability and access to regional amenities in a historic Maine city setting.
Median prices moved down 4.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 47 days on market with 22.3 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.8% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 11.5% — 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 6.9%/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 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 04212, Androscoggin County, Maine
Auburn schools are part of the Auburn School Department, which serves the local community with a range of public education options.
The area is subject to standard New England climate risks, including winter storms and potential seasonal flooding near the Androscoggin River.
Auburn serves as a regional hub for Androscoggin County with a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors driving local economic activity.
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.
Auburn is well-connected via major highway corridors, providing access to the Lewiston-Auburn metropolitan area and regional employment centers.
The area features access to the Androscoggin River, local parks, and proximity to the Western Lakes and Mountains region for outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the local workforce and students, with the Auburn Housing Authority providing subsidized options.
The economy is anchored by healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, with the city serving as the county seat for Androscoggin County.
The area is served by regional highway networks and local transit services connecting Auburn to Lewiston and the broader Maine region.
Ongoing municipal efforts focus on downtown revitalization and infrastructure improvements to support local business growth.
The City of Auburn Assessor's office manages property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and local school district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles, including winter weather and flood risks.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau and HometownLocator profiles for Auburn, ME.
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.
- Moose Mountain Adventure Park4.718.4 mi
- FunZ Trampoline Park3.91.7 mi
- Pineland Farms4.713.7 mi
- Lost Valley Ski Area4.63.6 mi
- Oxbow Brewing Company - Oxford (Beer Garden)4.711.7 mi
- Oxford Plains Speedway4.513.2 mi
- Fish Bones Grill4.60.6 mi
- Lost Valley Ski Area4.63.6 mi
- Flagship Premium Cinemas4.41.9 mi
- Mount Apatite4.63.4 mi
- Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul4.70.9 mi
- Just-In-Time Recreation4.62.4 mi
- Bowdoin College Museum of Art4.718.7 mi
- Mr. Drew Exotic Animal Education Center4.89.1 mi
- Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum4.718.9 mi
- Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village4.610.4 mi
- The Rumpus Room4.718.3 mi
- Range Pond State Park4.77 mi
- Mount Apatite4.63.4 mi
- Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary4.72.6 mi
- Androscoggin Riverlands State Park4.511.3 mi
- Beaver Park4.57 mi
- Birches Lakeside Campground4.216.7 mi
- Poland Spring Resort4.28.3 mi
- Fox Ridge Golf Club4.64.3 mi
- Fairlawn Golf Course4.46.1 mi
- Martindale Country Club4.53.5 mi
- Poland Spring Golf Course4.68.2 mi
- The Willows Flea Market4.78.6 mi
- Auburn Mall3.51.5 mi
- Shaw's4.21.8 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.31.9 mi
- Shaw's4.21.7 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 the city.
Central commercial hub in downtown Auburn.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.