The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 04496 sells for about $216,447, or $125 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 04496 — Winterport
The housing market in 04496 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by limited inventory and steady demand. Buyers are finding a balanced environment, though the rural nature of the area keeps transaction volumes relatively low compared to urban centers.
This area is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options compared to larger urban centers.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 5.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.7% · poverty 5.7% — 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 4.6%/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 4.6%/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 04496, Waldo County, ME
Crime rates in this rural Maine area are generally low and consistent with regional trends for small-town Waldo County.
Schools serving the area are part of the local regional school unit, generally characterized by small class sizes and community-focused programming.
The area faces standard New England climate risks, including winter storm exposure and seasonal flood risks near water bodies; insurance availability remains stable.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local services, small-scale agriculture, and proximity to larger employment hubs in the Bangor metro area.
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.
Commuting typically requires a private vehicle, with residents often driving 20-30 minutes to reach major employment centers in Bangor or Belfast.
The area offers significant access to outdoor recreation, including proximity to the Penobscot River, local hiking trails, and seasonal boating activities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is anchored by small businesses, education, and regional services, with many residents commuting to larger nearby cities.
Public transit is minimal; the area relies on state highway corridors for regional connectivity.
Development is limited by rural zoning, with a focus on preserving the area's character while allowing for modest residential growth.
The county assessor manages property valuations based on periodic market assessments and state-mandated guidelines.
Parcels are subject to local municipal taxes and regional school district levies.
Property insurance is generally available, though premiums reflect regional risks associated with severe weather events.
The state has seen modest net domestic migration gains, particularly from urban areas in the Northeast.
Maine is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level 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.
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.211.6 mi
- The Sports Arena4.19.4 mi
- Orono Trampoline Park4.619.5 mi
- Bangor Escape Rooms4.89.5 mi
- Cross Insurance Center4.110.4 mi
- Collins Center for the Arts4.719.8 mi
- The Sports Arena4.19.4 mi
- Jeff's Catering & Event Center4.410.3 mi
- Black Bear Cinemas4.519.5 mi
- Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory4.87.9 mi
- International Cryptozoology Museum3.912.2 mi
- Sandy Point Beach4.611.5 mi
- Penobscot Narrows Bridge4.88.4 mi
- Paul Bunyan Statue4.510.4 mi
- Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory4.87.9 mi
- International Cryptozoology Museum3.912.2 mi
- Maine Discovery Museum4.511.2 mi
- Cole Land Transportation Museum4.89.5 mi
- Hey Sailor!4.614.2 mi
- Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory4.87.9 mi
- Sandy Point Beach4.611.5 mi
- Bangor Waterfront4.411 mi
- Cascade Park4.512.5 mi
- Fields Pond Audubon Center4.89.6 mi
- The Club4.413.6 mi
- Bangor Municipal Golf Course4.410.1 mi
- Rocky Knoll Country Club4.38.5 mi
- Shaw's4.210.7 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.412.5 mi
- Marshalls4.311.6 mi
- McLaughlin's Seafood Market - Lobsters & Seasonal Kitchen(call for hours) in Bangor4.59.9 mi
- Dorr Lobster Seafood Market4.612.3 mi
- Bangor International Airport4.310.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides significant recreational access for boating and fishing.
Community-maintained green spaces for local events and recreation.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched property in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
No county-record distress flags across 1 researched property on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the researched-property base layer (within 12.5%).