04253 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 04253 (Livermore, Maine) pay a median of $2,111/year in property taxes on homes valued at $184,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.14%, which is 10% above the Maine state average of 1.04%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 04253 is approximately $176, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Androscoggin County. This is $443 less than the Maine average of $2,554/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Maine, 04253 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 04780 (1.14%) and 04010 (1.14%).

In Livermore, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $71,691, 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.