The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 04993 sells for about $206,900, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $873 a month.
ZIP 04993
The housing market in Unity, ME, remains stable with low inventory and modest price growth. Market activity is driven by local demand and the presence of the university, though the limited supply keeps sales volume low. Buyers should expect a competitive environment for well-maintained properties.
This area is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees, agricultural workers, and individuals affiliated with the local university.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 24.3% — a mixed stability 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 5.8%/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 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 04993, Waldo County, ME
Local schools are generally characterized as small-town rural institutions with limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger districts.
The area is subject to typical Maine seasonal weather risks, including heavy winter snow loads and occasional wind events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agriculture, small-scale retail, and the presence of Unity Environmental University.
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 an average travel time of approximately 24 minutes to reach regional employment hubs.
The area features access to rural trails, local parks, and proximity to Unity Pond for seasonal outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand from students and seasonal workers, with limited new multi-family development.
The economy is anchored by education, agriculture, and small-scale local services.
Transportation is almost exclusively dependent on private vehicles; there is no significant public transit infrastructure.
Development is generally limited to small-scale residential and agricultural improvements.
Waldo County assessments are conducted at the municipal level, with periodic revaluations to ensure tax equity.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal service levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire response times and proximity to water bodies.
Maine is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement regarding known defects, though the scope is limited compared to other states.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and Data USA.
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.
- Taylor Park Trading Post4.42.2 mi
- Gunnison National Forest4.811.4 mi
- Denny Creek Trailhead4.810.9 mi
- Silver Plume Rentals512.7 mi
- St. Elmo, CO4.712 mi
- Taylor Park Trading Post4.42.2 mi
- Gunnison National Forest4.811.4 mi
- Denny Creek Trailhead4.810.9 mi
- Cottonwood Pass57.1 mi
- Taylor Park Marina4.83.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A primary local water feature used for fishing, boating, and seasonal recreation.
A major local anchor institution that influences the local economy and culture.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.