Waldo County Property Taxes
Waldo County, Maine
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
0.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$216/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.08%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$239,100
State avg ▲ $236,581
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,649
$221/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,499
$208/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#6
of 16 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Waldo County, Maine
Waldo balances rates and values well
Waldo County's effective tax rate of 1.085% sits just below the national median of 1.1%, placing it in favorable territory nationally. The county's median property tax of $2,593 is nearly equal to the national median of $2,690, reflecting a good balance between moderate tax rates and property values approaching the national average.
Competitive rates within Maine
Waldo County's effective rate of 1.085% ranks it just below Maine's state average of 1.107%, placing it squarely in the middle of Maine's counties. The county's median tax of $2,593 nearly matches the statewide median of $2,598, making it a representative Maine experience.
Mid-range among coastal counties
Waldo County's 1.085% rate is lower than Sagadahoc (1.121%) and York (1.033%), positioning it as a moderate-tax coastal community. With median home values of $239,100, Waldo offers reasonable property taxes for the coastal Maine market.
Balanced tax burden for $239K homes
On Waldo County's median home value of $239,100, the 1.085% rate produces approximately $2,593 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay around $2,649, reflecting a stable, predictable tax environment.
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How Waldo County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Waldo County
1.08%
Effective rate
Maine Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
Frequently Asked Questions
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Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Maine
Hancock County
0.88%
Lincoln County
0.93%
Piscataquis County
0.97%
York County
1.03%
Franklin County
1.07%
Oxford County
1.09%
Cumberland County
1.11%
Sagadahoc County
1.12%
Washington County
1.12%
Kennebec County
1.14%
Somerset County
1.16%
Aroostook County
1.22%
Knox County
1.25%
Androscoggin County
1.26%
Penobscot County
1.26%
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.