Median home value in zip code 04256 (Mechanic Falls, ME) is $289,613, up 2.7% year over year. Part of the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metropolitan area.

Home Value$289,613

YoY Change

+2.7%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$57,923 on $289,613

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Stretch30.3% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$1,893

P/I30.3%

Afford$268K

Gap-$22K

P&I $1,464Tax $328Ins $100

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + ME ins. 28% per HUD.

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04256 is part of the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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