04787 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 04787 (Westfield, Maine) pay a median of $1,452/year in property taxes on homes valued at $120,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.21%, which is 16% above the Maine state average of 1.04%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 04787 is approximately $121, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Aroostook County. This is $1,102 less than the Maine average of $2,554/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Maine, 04787 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 04351 (1.21%) and 04765 (1.21%).

In Westfield, property taxes represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $56,250, 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 Aroostook 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 Aroostook County Assessor's office by April 1 of the year following purchase. Contact the Aroostook County Assessor immediately after closing to confirm your filing deadline and obtain your Notice of Valuation.