04479 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 04479 (Sangerville, Maine) pay a median of $1,320/year in property taxes on homes valued at $117,700. 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 04479 is approximately $110, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Piscataquis County. This is $1,234 less than the Maine average of $2,554/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Maine, 04479 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 04107 (1.12%) and 04578 (1.12%).

In Sangerville, property taxes represent approximately 3.0% of the median household income of $43,365, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Maine has no statewide property tax cap — your assessment resets to market value at purchase, and the Piscataquis County Assessor will establish a new base for annual increases. The Maine Homestead Property Tax Exemption exempts $25,000 of assessed value from state and local property taxes; file with the Piscataquis County Assessor's office by April 1 of the year following purchase. Contact the Piscataquis County Assessor immediately after closing to confirm your filing deadline and receive your Notice of Valuation.