Sagadahoc County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
29.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$280/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.12%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$300,200
State avg $236,581
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,373
$281/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,351
$279/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#9
of 16 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Sagadahoc County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
1.12%
0.02 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$3,365
$767 above the state median
State position
#9
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 16 Maine counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Sagadahoc County, Maine
Higher values drive bigger tax bills
Sagadahoc County's effective tax rate of 1.121% slightly exceeds the national median of 1.1%, but its median home value of $300,200 far surpasses the national average of $281,900. This combination produces a median property tax of $3,365, which is 25% higher than the national median of $2,690.
Slightly above Maine's tax average
Sagadahoc County's effective rate of 1.121% marginally exceeds Maine's state average of 1.107%, placing it just above the middle of Maine counties. The county's median tax of $3,365 is notably higher than the statewide median of $2,598, reflecting stronger property values in the region.
Highest-value homes in coastal Maine
Sagadahoc County's median home value of $300,200 is substantially higher than neighboring Waldo ($239,100) and York ($357,200) counties. The combination of moderately high tax rates and premium property values makes Sagadahoc's tax bills among Maine's steepest.
Premium homes, premium tax bills
On Sagadahoc County's median home value of $300,200, the 1.121% rate translates to approximately $3,365 in annual property taxes. This is the second-highest median tax burden among Maine's 16 counties, reflecting both strong valuations and solid tax rates.
High values mean big appeal potential
With Sagadahoc's elevated property valuations, assessment errors can cost thousands annually. A professional appeal or reassessment challenge could recover substantial funds for homeowners.
How Sagadahoc County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Sagadahoc County
1.12%
Effective rate
Maine Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.