The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 04357 sells for about $351,500, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% 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 $1,077 a month.
ZIP 04357 — Richmond
The housing market in 04357 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand from local buyers. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by the area's affordability relative to larger Maine hubs. The market is characterized by low turnover and a preference for long-term homeownership.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with proximity to Augusta. It appeals to those prioritizing space and affordability over urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 43 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% 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 2.6% · poverty 12.4% — 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 8.8%/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 5.3%/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 04357, Kennebec County ME
Crime rates in the Pittston area remain low compared to regional averages, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement reports stable trends in recent years.
Schools serving the area are generally characterized as stable, with local districts focusing on community-based education and moderate student-to-teacher ratios.
The area faces standard regional risks including seasonal wind events and potential flooding near the Kennebec River. Insurance coverage is generally available but requires standard hazard assessments.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Augusta and regional agricultural and small-business sectors. Infrastructure development remains focused on maintaining rural connectivity.
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.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with a mean travel time of approximately 26 minutes to employment hubs in Augusta and surrounding areas.
The area offers access to rural outdoor recreation, including trails and proximity to the Kennebec River for fishing and boating. Local shopping is limited, requiring travel to nearby larger towns.
The rental market is limited in depth, with low vacancy pressure and a high share of long-term residential leases. Short-term rental presence is minimal.
The local economy is supported by small-scale agriculture, local government services in nearby Augusta, and regional retail.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with no significant public transit infrastructure serving the rural ZIP code.
Development is primarily limited to small-scale residential infill and minor infrastructure maintenance.
The Kennebec County appraisal district conducts periodic revaluations to ensure assessments align with market values.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal and county tax levies with no specialized utility or hospital districts reported.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and flood risk profiles.
Maine has experienced modest net domestic migration gains, with rural areas like Kennebec County attracting remote workers.
Maine is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement covering known defects, though the state is generally caveat emptor.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 profiles.
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 Park4.72.2 mi
- FunZ Trampoline Park3.919.1 mi
- Monkey C Monkey Do4.610.7 mi
- Escape Augusta514 mi
- Augusta Civic Center4.316.2 mi
- Windsor Fair4.516.4 mi
- The Woodshed4.415.2 mi
- Boothbay Railway Village Museum4.717.2 mi
- Mae's Cafe & Bakery4.513.6 mi
- Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum4.810.1 mi
- Monkey C Monkey Do4.610.7 mi
- Hidden Valley Nature Center4.812.6 mi
- Thorne Head Preserve Trail Head4.711.4 mi
- Head of Tide Park4.611.5 mi
- Maine Maritime Museum4.814.8 mi
- Bowdoin College Museum of Art4.715.6 mi
- Boothbay Railway Village Museum4.717.2 mi
- Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum4.715.5 mi
- Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum4.810.1 mi
- Vaughan Woods4.811.8 mi
- Hidden Valley Nature Center4.812.6 mi
- Thorne Head Preserve Trail Head4.711.4 mi
- Head of Tide Park4.611.5 mi
- Granite City Park4.812.5 mi
- Birches Lakeside Campground4.210.7 mi
- The Meadows Golf Club4.68.4 mi
- The Bath Golf Club3.911.6 mi
- Acker's Acres Disc Golf Course and Events Center4.83.6 mi
- Shaw's4.110.7 mi
- Rocky Ridge Orchard4.78.5 mi
- Reny's Department Store4.58.7 mi
- Hallowell Seafood & Produce4.712.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational fishing and boating access.
Various unpaved trails for hiking and snowmobiling.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.