Sagadahoc County, ME Property Taxes (2026)

Sagadahoc County owners pay a median of $3,365 a year on a median home value of $300,200, an effective rate of 1.12%. That's the 7th-highest rate of 16 Maine counties with Census data, below the Maine county median of 1.12%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.12%

7th highest of 16 in ME

Median annual bill

$3,365

~$280/month

Median home value

$300,200

Maine county median

1.12%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Sagadahoc County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Sagadahoc County's 1.12% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$3,362
Savings at 10–15% off
$336–$504
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Sagadahoc County vs. Maine vs. U.S. property tax rates

Sagadahoc County1.12%
Maine county median1.12%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Sagadahoc County's effective property tax rate is 1.12%, vs. 1.12% for the median Maine county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 7th of 16 in Maine. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Sagadahoc County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Sagadahoc Town Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Sagadahoc County deadline is 185 days after commitment. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the Town Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $3,365 bill, 10–15% off is $337–$505 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Maine

Maine homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Sagadahoc Town Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Sagadahoc County, Maine?
The median effective property tax rate in Sagadahoc County is 1.12%: a median annual bill of $3,365 on a median home value of $300,200. That's the 7th-highest rate of 16 Maine counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Sagadahoc County?
The median Sagadahoc County property tax bill is $3,365 a year, about $280 a month, compared with a Maine county median of $2,478.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Sagadahoc County?
The deadline to appeal in Sagadahoc County is 185 days after commitment. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Sagadahoc County a high property tax area?
Sagadahoc County's 1.12% effective rate is below the Maine county median of 1.12% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 7th-highest rate of 16 Maine counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Sagadahoc County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Lincoln County

Rate: 0.93%

Median bill: $2,850

Androscoggin County

Rate: 1.26%

Median bill: $2,913

Cumberland County

Rate: 1.11%

Median bill: $4,577

Kennebec County

Rate: 1.14%

Median bill: $2,510

Knox County

Rate: 1.25%

Median bill: $3,643

York County

Rate: 1.03%

Median bill: $3,691

Waldo County

Rate: 1.08%

Median bill: $2,593

Oxford County

Rate: 1.09%

Median bill: $2,103

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