04236 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 04236 (Greene, Maine) pay a median of $2,669/year in property taxes on homes valued at $238,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.12%, which is 8% above the Maine state average of 1.04%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 04236 is approximately $222, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Androscoggin County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Maine, 04236 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 04978 (1.12%) and 04556 (1.12%).

In Greene, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $91,736, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Maine has no statewide property tax cap; Androscoggin County reassesses at market value, and your tax bill will reflect current fair market value. Apply for the Maine Homestead Property Tax Exemption ($7,500 off assessed value for primary residences) with the Androscoggin County Assessor's office before April 1 of the year following your purchase to secure the benefit. Request your property's assessment card and learn your municipality's revaluation cycle from the assessor; Androscoggin County has one of Maine's highest effective rates at 1.43%, so filing for all available exemptions is critical.