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Property Taxes in Somerset County, Maine

Median Somerset County effective property tax rate: 1.64%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%.
Median Somerset County home value: $130,600
Median annual Somerset County tax bill: $2,049, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.

How are property taxes in Somerset County calculated?

Property taxes in Somerset County 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 your county's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Whether you live in Somerset County or another part of Somerset County, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.

Last Updated April 13, 2026

Somerset County, Maine Property Tax Bill Calculator

Property Assessed Value

$100,000

$1,500,000

$3,000,000

Median Effective Tax Rate

1.64%

Estimate Property Tax Bill

$2,142

$1,988

How Does the Somerset County Property Tax Calculator Work?

Use this Somerset County property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Somerset County's median effective tax rate of 1.64% to generate your estimate.

Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the assessor assigns for tax purposes, which is typically lower than market value after applicable exemptions. Our calculator uses the median effective rate for a more accurate estimate than the statutory millage rate alone.

Your actual bill may vary based on your specific exemptions, local school district levies, and any special assessment districts that apply to your property. Somerset County's median effective tax rate is higher than Maine's 1.47% median, and the county's median tax bill of $2,049 is lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.

For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore city and ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Somerset County.

Property Tax Rates Across Somerset County, Maine

What Are Effective Property Tax Rates Across Somerset County?

Local government entities set tax rates, which vary widely across Somerset County. Each year, the county estimates its budget for public services and divides that total by the assessed value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction.

Below, compare Somerset County's effective property tax rate to other counties in Maine or the U.S. median of 1.02%.

Somerset County's median effective rate stands at 1.64%, which is higher than the national median of 1.02%. Within Somerset County, the highest rate is found in Jackman at 2.26%, while Highland Plt has the lowest at 0.75%.

These variations reflect differences in local school district levies, special assessment districts assessments, and special district bonds — which compound the base county rate.

Property Tax Rates Across Somerset County, Maine

Source: Ownwell

0.75%

1.51%

2.26%

Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ 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 Somerset County Tax Rate

1.64%

Median Effective Maine Tax Rate

1.47%

Median Effective United States Tax Rate

1.02%

Property Tax Rates Across Somerset County, Maine

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Rate	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Anson	1.64%	1.64%	1.64%	1.64%	1.64%
Athens	2.05%	2.05%	2.05%	2.05%	2.05%
Bingham	1.06%	1.06%	1.06%	1.06%	1.06%
Cambridge	1.94%	1.94%	1.94%	1.95%	1.95%
Canaan	1.06%	1.06%	1.06%	1.06%	1.06%
Caratunk	1.02%	1.02%	1.02%	1.02%	1.02%
Concord Twp	0.76%	0.76%	0.76%	0.76%	0.76%
Cornville	1.06%	1.06%	1.06%	1.06%	1.06%
Dennistown	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%
Detroit	1.52%	1.52%	1.53%	1.53%	1.53%
Embden	0.88%	0.88%	0.88%	0.88%	0.88%
Fairfield	2.15%	2.15%	2.15%	2.15%	2.15%
Harmony	1.07%	1.07%	1.08%	1.08%	1.95%
Hartland	1.55%	1.55%	1.55%	1.55%	1.55%
Highland Plt	0.75%	0.75%	0.75%	0.75%	0.75%
Jackman	2.26%	2.26%	2.26%	2.26%	2.26%
Lexington Twp	0.76%	0.76%	0.76%	0.76%	0.76%
Long Pond Twp	0.76%	0.76%	0.76%	0.76%	0.76%
Madison	1.61%	1.61%	1.61%	1.61%	1.61%
Mercer	1.05%	1.05%	1.05%	1.05%	1.05%
Moose River	1.41%	1.41%	1.41%	1.41%	1.41%
Moscow	1.23%	1.23%	1.23%	1.23%	1.23%
New Portland	1.41%	1.41%	1.41%	1.41%	1.41%
Norridgewock	1.03%	1.03%	1.03%	1.04%	1.04%
North Anson	0.88%	0.88%	0.88%	1.64%	1.64%
Palmyra	1.10%	1.10%	1.10%	1.10%	1.10%
Pittsfield	2.10%	2.10%	2.11%	2.11%	2.11%
Rockwood	0.76%	0.76%	0.76%	0.76%	0.76%
Saint Albans	1.67%	1.67%	1.68%	1.68%	1.68%
Skowhegan	1.81%	1.81%	1.81%	1.81%	1.81%
Smithfield	1.40%	1.40%	1.40%	1.40%	1.40%
Solon	1.72%	1.72%	1.72%	1.72%	1.72%
Starks	1.44%	1.44%	1.44%	1.44%	1.44%
Tomhegan Twp	0.76%	0.76%	0.76%	0.76%	0.76%
West Forks	0.43%	0.43%	0.76%	0.89%	0.89%
Brighton Plt	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hinckley	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Moxie Gore	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
New Sharon	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Parlin Pond Twp	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Seboomook Twp	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Shawmut	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
The Forks Plt	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Somerset County, Maine

When examining property taxes in Somerset County, 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 Somerset County assessor estimates 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:

In Somerset County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of April.

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. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Somerset County.

For example, the median tax bill in Somerset County is $2,049, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. Smithfield has the highest median tax bill at $2,499.

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Somerset County, Maine

Source: Ownwell

$80,745

$200,663

$320,580

Median Somerset County Market Value

$130,600

Median Maine Market Value

$242,800

Median United States Market Value

$235,294

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Somerset County, Maine

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Home Price	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Anson	$53,394	$80,875	$109,280	$150,802	$198,044
Athens	$39,422	$60,145	$88,320	$121,920	$181,953
Bingham	$61,871	$105,218	$148,105	$196,108	$239,916
Cambridge	$35,593	$60,582	$80,745	$110,755	$152,426
Canaan	$77,550	$131,700	$192,500	$247,650	$319,660
Caratunk	$58,195	$78,707	$115,956	$180,981	$247,825
Concord Twp	$67,278	$93,105	$129,765	$172,775	$237,690
Cornville	$81,569	$131,725	$191,790	$250,330	$306,337
Dennistown	$139,480	$179,425	$211,755	$249,575	$313,280
Detroit	$56,200	$81,700	$126,300	$180,700	$237,200
Embden	$82,300	$144,525	$250,650	$397,025	$544,400
Fairfield	$46,690	$77,875	$103,950	$135,900	$179,370
Harmony	$93,710	$115,430	$144,875	$193,842	$207,842
Hartland	$43,742	$72,820	$104,105	$152,620	$224,474
Highland Plt	$58,636	$66,972	$99,974	$135,397	$163,179
Jackman	$35,110	$63,225	$99,850	$147,795	$229,220
Lexington Twp	$62,555	$94,768	$145,640	$200,470	$255,305
Long Pond Twp	$72,475	$105,450	$192,615	$211,582	$248,945
Madison	$55,080	$96,500	$137,500	$188,900	$253,560
Mercer	$107,500	$174,200	$237,700	$314,600	$397,900
Moose River	$71,742	$96,970	$111,280	$129,975	$165,712
Moscow	$60,796	$101,130	$140,770	$209,030	$281,100
New Portland	$72,510	$102,936	$147,500	$202,650	$286,220
Norridgewock	$35,280	$81,575	$135,100	$191,725	$245,960
North Anson	$75,412	$117,100	$202,700	$354,240	$489,320
Palmyra	$44,362	$83,860	$137,140	$202,850	$280,686
Pittsfield	$37,930	$70,925	$112,250	$158,650	$210,890
Rockwood	$88,798	$143,000	$205,140	$296,760	$534,354
Saint Albans	$42,950	$71,800	$115,250	$162,475	$212,750
Skowhegan	$24,300	$79,700	$130,800	$194,300	$272,700
Smithfield	$62,540	$127,350	$178,500	$260,250	$392,340
Solon	$88,196	$113,100	$135,250	$169,720	$216,608
Starks	$41,365	$59,498	$88,950	$131,032	$178,485
Tomhegan Twp	$161,826	$227,680	$320,580	$471,930	$693,592
West Forks	$92,369	$135,300	$172,650	$239,859	$360,562
Brighton Plt	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hinckley	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Moxie Gore	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
New Sharon	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Parlin Pond Twp	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Seboomook Twp	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Shawmut	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
The Forks Plt	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

Property Tax Bills Across Somerset County, Maine

Property tax bills in Somerset County, Maine are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set by the municipality. When a property’s market value changes, its assessed value can change too, which can raise or lower the bill. Local budgets, school funding, and other municipal needs also influence the rate used to calculate what homeowners owe.

With a median home price of $130,600, property taxes can still vary widely from one town to another. The 25th percentile tax bill is $1,311, while the 75th percentile reaches $2,900 and the 90th percentile climbs to $4,038. That means some homeowners pay well below the national median property tax bill of $2,400, while others pay much more.

In Somerset County, the highest median tax bill is $2,499 in Smithfield, compared with just $750 in Highland Plt. These differences show how location, assessment, and local tax rates can affect homeowners’ annual costs.

Property Tax Bills Across Somerset County, Maine

Source: Ownwell

$750

$1,625

$2,499

Median Somerset County Tax Bill

$2,049

Median Maine Tax Bill

$3,569

Median United States Tax Bill

$2,400

Property Tax Bills Across Somerset County, Maine

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Bill	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Anson	$866	$1,327	$1,777	$2,469	$3,239
Athens	$808	$1,205	$1,811	$2,492	$3,730
Bingham	$671	$1,118	$1,592	$2,080	$2,576
Cambridge	$692	$1,178	$1,570	$2,154	$2,965
Canaan	$822	$1,399	$2,042	$2,629	$3,388
Caratunk	$594	$803	$1,183	$1,846	$2,528
Concord Twp	$510	$706	$984	$1,310	$1,802
Cornville	$864	$1,396	$2,033	$2,654	$3,247
Dennistown	$1,395	$1,794	$2,118	$2,496	$3,133
Detroit	$857	$1,246	$1,926	$2,753	$3,617
Embden	$724	$1,285	$2,220	$3,494	$4,791
Fairfield	$1,002	$1,672	$2,234	$2,920	$3,856
Harmony	$1,008	$1,241	$1,558	$2,460	$4,137
Hartland	$678	$1,129	$1,614	$2,366	$3,489
Highland Plt	$440	$502	$750	$1,016	$1,224
Jackman	$788	$1,391	$2,176	$3,194	$4,996
Lexington Twp	$474	$718	$1,104	$1,550	$2,092
Long Pond Twp	$550	$800	$1,460	$1,604	$1,887
Madison	$887	$1,554	$2,214	$3,041	$4,082
Mercer	$1,129	$1,829	$2,496	$3,304	$4,178
Moose River	$1,009	$1,364	$1,565	$1,828	$2,330
Moscow	$749	$1,221	$1,724	$2,575	$3,463
New Portland	$960	$1,403	$2,066	$2,844	$4,028
Norridgewock	$365	$845	$1,398	$1,984	$2,546
North Anson	$1,028	$1,631	$2,435	$3,353	$4,485
Palmyra	$488	$922	$1,509	$2,231	$3,088
Pittsfield	$799	$1,493	$2,363	$3,340	$4,439
Rockwood	$673	$1,084	$1,555	$2,249	$4,050
Saint Albans	$716	$1,202	$1,929	$2,719	$3,547
Skowhegan	$435	$1,408	$2,355	$3,501	$4,920
Smithfield	$875	$1,782	$2,499	$3,644	$5,493
Solon	$1,517	$1,945	$2,326	$2,917	$3,673
Starks	$596	$857	$1,281	$1,889	$2,570
Tomhegan Twp	$1,226	$1,726	$2,430	$3,577	$5,257
West Forks	$584	$792	$1,179	$1,609	$2,490
Brighton Plt	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hinckley	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Moxie Gore	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
New Sharon	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Parlin Pond Twp	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Seboomook Twp	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Shawmut	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
The Forks Plt	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

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Dates
Appeal Deadline	January 1

Links
Somerset Tax Assessor
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Frequently Asked Property Tax Questions in Somerset County, Maine

How are property taxes calculated in Somerset County, Maine?

Property taxes in Somerset County, Maine are calculated by multiplying your property's assessed value by the applicable tax rate set by local taxing authorities. The assessed value is determined by the county assessor and may differ from your property's market value depending on local assessment ratios and exemptions.

How do I appeal my property taxes in Somerset County, Maine?

To appeal your property taxes in Somerset County, Maine, you typically need to file a formal protest or appeal with your local appraisal district or assessor's office by the stated deadline. You'll need evidence such as comparable sales, a recent independent appraisal, or documentation of property condition issues. Ownwell can handle this entire process for you.

What property tax exemptions are available in Somerset County, Maine?

Common property tax exemptions in Somerset County, Maine include homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions, veteran exemptions, and disability exemptions. Exemption amounts and eligibility requirements vary by county. Contact your local appraisal district or check Ownwell for details specific to your property.

When are property taxes due in Somerset County, Maine?

Property tax deadlines in Somerset County, Maine vary by county but typically include an assessment notice period in spring or early summer, followed by an appeal deadline, and a tax payment due date in the fall or winter. Check with your county assessor's office for specific dates in your area.

How can Ownwell help reduce my property taxes in Somerset County, Maine?

Ownwell provides professional property tax appeal services in Somerset County, Maine. Our team analyzes your assessment, gathers evidence, files all paperwork, and represents you at hearings — all with no upfront cost. You only pay a percentage of your savings if we successfully lower your tax bill.