The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 04979 sells for about $144,000, or $144 per square foot.
Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $915 a month.
ZIP 04979 — Solon
The housing market in 04979 is characterized by low inventory and stable, affordable pricing. Activity is limited, reflecting a quiet rural market with minimal turnover.
This area is primarily suited for rural-lifestyle seekers and those looking for affordable, low-density residential options in Maine.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.4% · poverty 10.7% — a mixed stability profile.
ZCTA 04979, Somerset County, Maine
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.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
- Skowhegan State Fairgrounds4.112.7 mi
- Kennebec White Water Rafting4.86.8 mi
- Houston Brook Falls4.810.1 mi
- Central Maine Family Fun Bowling Center4.312 mi
- Wire Bridge4.914.4 mi
- Skowhegan Indian4.413.5 mi
- Houston Brook Falls4.810.1 mi
- Robbins Hill Recreation Area4.74 mi
- Reny's Department Store4.611.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.