The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 04910 sells for about $281,000, or $168 per square foot.
Homes take about 146 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,367 a month.
ZIP 04910 — Albion
The Albion housing market is characterized by high affordability relative to state averages, with a median listing price around $265,000 to $281,000. Market activity is relatively slow, evidenced by a high median days on market of 146 days. The area is experiencing a slight population decline, and investment success requires careful management due to higher renter turnover.
This area is best suited for local operators and specialized investors familiar with rural Maine markets, as well as buyers seeking affordable, lower-density living.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 146 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 18.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 04910, Kennebec County ME
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.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to U.S. Route 202 and Maine State Routes 9 and 137.
The area features Lovejoy Pond, which provides local water-based recreation opportunities.
The rental market in this ZIP code is characterized by higher turnover rates compared to neighboring areas, with potential delinquency risks for investors.
The local economy is primarily rural, with limited major industrial anchors and a reliance on regional employment centers in Kennebec County.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, utilizing U.S. Route 202 and state routes for regional connectivity.
Data retrieved from Census-based profiles and local municipal reports.
- Common Ground Country Fair4.78.4 mi
- Windsor Fair4.518.9 mi
- Waterville Opera House4.79.2 mi
- Silver Street Tavern & Restaurant4.39.2 mi
- Colby College Museum of Art4.810.9 mi
- Lake St. George State Park4.610.7 mi
- Flagship Premium Cinemas4.310.9 mi
- Quarry Road Trails4.711.1 mi
- Children's Discovery Museum4.39.7 mi
- Colby College Museum of Art4.810.9 mi
- Waterville Opera House4.79.2 mi
- Children's Discovery Museum4.39.7 mi
- Two Cent Bridge4.69.1 mi
- Lake St. George State Park4.610.7 mi
- Quarry Road Trails4.711.1 mi
- Mill Island Park4.58.3 mi
- North Street Recreation Area4.510.1 mi
- Champions Fitness Club4.39.9 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.410.3 mi
- Shaw's4.211.1 mi
- J F K Mall4.310.3 mi
- Waterville Commons3.910.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A 379-acre water body serving as a primary local natural amenity.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.