04530 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 04530 (Bath, Maine) pay a median of $3,658/year in property taxes on homes valued at $306,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.19%, which is 15% above the Maine state average of 1.04%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 04530 is approximately $305, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Sagadahoc County. This is $1,104 more than the Maine average of $2,554/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Maine, 04530 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 04005 (1.19%) and 04364 (1.19%).

In Bath, property taxes represent approximately 4.7% of the median household income of $78,482, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Maine has no statewide property tax cap; Sagadahoc County reassesses at market value, so your property tax reflects your purchase price. File for the Maine Homestead Property Tax Exemption ($7,500 off assessed value for primary residences) with the Sagadahoc County Assessor's office before April 1 of the year after your purchase. Contact the assessor to request your property's prior assessment, revaluation schedule, and appeal deadline, and ask whether you qualify for additional exemptions (elderly, disabled, veteran) if applicable.