The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 04929 sells for about $274,479, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,098 a month.
ZIP 04929 — Detroit
The housing market in 04922 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Market activity is driven by local demand rather than speculative investment, resulting in a slow but steady pace of sales.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers, retirees, or those seeking a rural lifestyle, as it lacks the amenities and transit infrastructure preferred by urban commuters or high-end investors.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
18% 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 0.8% · poverty 23.1% — 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 7.3%/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 5.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 04922, Waldo County ME
Crime rates in the area are generally consistent with rural Maine averages, with property-related incidents being the most frequently reported type.
Local schools are part of the regional district system, typically characterized by smaller class sizes and limited extracurricular offerings compared to urban centers.
The area faces standard regional risks including winter storm impacts and seasonal flooding near local water bodies; wildfire risk is generally low.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agriculture, forestry, and small-scale service industries with limited large-scale commercial development.
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 personal vehicle, with most residents driving to nearby employment hubs in larger towns within Waldo County.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities including access to local trails, fishing, and seasonal hunting, with limited commercial shopping or dining within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and higher turnover rates, with delinquency risk noted as a factor for local landlords.
The local economy is primarily supported by small-scale agriculture, forestry, and regional service-sector employment.
There are no major commercial or infrastructure developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to local municipal and county tax levies, with standard school district funding structures.
Property insurance availability is stable, though premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and winter storm risk profiles.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
- Common Ground Country Fair4.712.6 mi
- Anglers Restaurant4.45.2 mi
- Newport Entertainment Center (N.E.C's)3.94.8 mi
- Manson Park4.63.3 mi
- Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad4.510.8 mi
- Newport Entertainment Center (N.E.C's)3.94.8 mi
- Manson Park4.63.3 mi
- Fogg Brook Resort - Golf Course4.66.1 mi
- J W Parks Golf Course4.64.3 mi
- Renys Department Store4.64.6 mi
- Danforth's Down Home Supermarket4.54.5 mi
- Bangor International Airport4.324.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community space for outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.