Carthage, Franklin County, Maine Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Carthage, Maine
Median Carthage, Maine effective property tax rate: 1.85%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the Maine state median of 1.47%.
Median Carthage, Maine home value: $86,640
Median annual Carthage, Maine tax bill: $1,603, $797 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Franklin calculated?
Property taxes in Carthage, Maine are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Carthage's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Carthage, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Carthage, Franklin County, Maine Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.85%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,603
$1,487
How Does the Carthage Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Carthage property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Carthage's median effective tax rate of 1.85% — based on actual property records in Franklin County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment process uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Carthage's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Carthage: rates are 1603.00% in 04224, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Carthage.
About Carthage Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Carthage, Franklin, ME
Carthage’s median effective property tax rate of 1.85% is higher than the Maine state median of 1.47% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Franklin County base levy combined with local school district levies and special assessment districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Carthage. Homeowners in the 04224 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.85%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 1.85%. This spread reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Franklin County. Understanding which part of Carthage you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Carthage homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the March 30, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Carthage, Franklin County, Maine
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Carthage's effective property tax rate to other cities in Maine and the median property tax rates in Maine and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Carthage Tax Rate
1.85%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Franklin County Tax Rate
1.93%
Median Effective Maine Tax Rate
1.47%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Carthage, Franklin County, Maine
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04224 | 1.85% | 1.85% | 1.85% | 1.85% | 1.85% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Carthage, Franklin County, Maine
When examining property taxes in Carthage, Maine, understanding the distinction between “market value” and “assessed value” is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Franklin County assesses the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices are sent in the spring each year and typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month. Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill.
For example, the median home price in Carthage is $86,640, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. ZIP code 04224 has the highest median home price at $86,640. Carthage’s median property tax bill is $1,603, compared with the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and the national median property tax rate of 1.02%.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Carthage, Franklin County, Maine
Source: Ownwell
$25,880
$239,940
$454,000
Median Carthage Market Value
$86,640
Median Franklin County Market Value
$131,800
Median Maine Market Value
$242,800
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Carthage, Franklin County, Maine
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04224 | $26,425 | $46,893 | $86,640 | $126,744 | $153,644 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Carthage, Franklin County, Maine
Property tax bills in Carthage are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set by the county and other taxing authorities. For many homeowners, the bill starts with the property’s market value, which is then converted into an assessed value for taxation. That assessed value is multiplied by the applicable tax rate to determine the annual bill.
In Carthage, the median home price is $86,640, and the median property tax bill is $1,603 in ZIP code 04224. Bills can vary widely depending on where a home is located and how it is assessed, with some homeowners paying as little as $868 and others paying up to $2,843. Factors such as home value, exemptions, and local budget needs all play a role. For homeowners, even small changes in assessed value can affect annual costs and long-term affordability.
Median Carthage Tax Bill
$1,603
Median Franklin County Tax Bill
$2,211
Median Maine Tax Bill
$3,569
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Carthage, Franklin County, Maine
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04224 | $488 | $868 | $1,603 | $2,344 | $2,843 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | February 6 |
Links | |
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| Franklin Tax Assessor | |
| Website | www.axisgis.com |