04673 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 04673 (Sargentville, Maine) pay a median of $1,600/year in property taxes on homes valued at $288,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.56%, which is 46% below the Maine state average of 1.04%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 04673 is approximately $133, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Hancock County. This is $954 less than the Maine average of $2,554/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Maine, 04673 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 04554 (0.56%) and 04645 (0.56%).

Maine has no statewide property tax cap — your assessment resets to market value at purchase, and the Hancock 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 Hancock County Assessor's office by April 1 of the year following purchase. Contact the Hancock County Assessor immediately after closing to confirm your filing deadline and obtain your Notice of Valuation.