The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 04932 sells for about $262,786, or $151 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 89 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,348 a month.
ZIP 04932 — Dixmont
The housing market in 04932 is characterized by low transaction volume and rural stability. Prices have seen modest appreciation, but elevated vacancy rates and limited inventory suggest a market that is not currently experiencing high demand pressure.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking rural privacy, lower-cost housing relative to urban centers, and a quiet lifestyle, rather than commuters or investors looking for high-velocity rental returns.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 89 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% 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 3.2% · poverty 7.9% — 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 6.8%/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 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 04932, Penobscot County ME
Schools serving the area are part of the regional district system, generally reflecting rural Maine educational standards.
The area is subject to standard New England weather risks including heavy winter snow and occasional wind events; flood risk is generally low outside of immediate water bodies.
Economic momentum is limited, characterized by a rural economy with minimal large-scale commercial development or major infrastructure projects.
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 is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to larger employment hubs like Bangor or Waterville.
The area offers rural outdoor recreation including access to local trails, woodlands, and small ponds, with limited commercial shopping within the immediate 3-mile radius.
The rental market is thin with limited inventory; vacancy rates are elevated at approximately 11.5%, suggesting a soft demand environment.
The local economy is primarily rural and agricultural, with most residents commuting to larger regional employment centers in Penobscot County.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles; there is no public transit infrastructure serving this rural ZIP code.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the area.
Parcels are subject to local municipal taxes and regional school district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and standard regional hazard exposure.
Data retrieved from ZCTA-level census 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.
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.217.9 mi
- The Sports Arena4.115.8 mi
- Bangor Escape Rooms4.816 mi
- Common Ground Country Fair4.711.1 mi
- Cross Insurance Center4.118.6 mi
- The Sports Arena4.115.8 mi
- Jeff's Catering & Event Center4.419 mi
- Anglers Restaurant4.49 mi
- Manson Park4.612.4 mi
- Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad4.511.1 mi
- Newport Entertainment Center (N.E.C's)3.911.4 mi
- Swan Lake State Park4.512.8 mi
- Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory4.819.3 mi
- International Cryptozoology Museum3.919.5 mi
- Maine Discovery Museum4.519.2 mi
- Cole Land Transportation Museum4.817.3 mi
- Central Maine Antique Mall4.517.5 mi
- Manson Park4.612.4 mi
- Swan Lake State Park4.512.8 mi
- Bangor International Airport4.317.3 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 green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.