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Spruce Head 04859

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Maine
$598K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
11
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$358K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2025 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.248
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$358K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,336 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1986
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.94%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.56%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.4.6%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.74%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.13%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.40%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.67%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.701
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.64 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Spruce Head 04859 compares

By median home value, Spruce Head 04859 is the 8th most expensive of 16 ZIP codes in Knox County, and its typical home is worth more than 43% of all homes in Knox County.

Home values in Spruce Head 04859

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$114K$1.5M
ZIP codes in Knox County ranked by median home value
#Knox CountyMedian valueHomes
1Camden 04843$689K2,562
2Rockport 04856$633K5,514
3North Haven 04853$545K459
4Owls Head 04854$441K1,088
5Hope 04847$393K864
6Tenants Harbor 04860$365K1,717
7Warren 04864$365K1,903
8Spruce Head 04859$358K248
9South Thomaston 04858$357K928
10Rockland 04841$345K2,704
11Union 04862$344K1,849
12Thomaston 04861$341K1,122
13Friendship 04547$309K877
14Vinalhaven 04863$297K641
15Washington 04574$284K719
16Cushing 04563$267K714

About the Spruce Head 04859 market

What is the median home price in Spruce Head 04859, ME?

The median sale price in Spruce Head 04859, ME is $598,333 (data through July 2025), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Spruce Head 04859, ME each year?

11 homes sold in Spruce Head 04859, ME over the last 12 months (data through July 2025). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Spruce Head 04859, ME?

Spruce Head 04859, ME contains 248 residential properties, with a median of 1,336 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1986. The median TopHap Estimate is $358K.

How does Spruce Head 04859, ME compare to the rest of Knox County?

By median home value, Spruce Head 04859, ME is the 8th most expensive of 16 ZIP codes in Knox County. Its typical home is worth more than 43% of all homes in Knox County. Warren 04864 ranks just above it and South Thomaston 04858 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Spruce Head 04859, ME?

74% of homes in Spruce Head 04859, ME are owner-occupied. 13% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Spruce Head 04859, ME hold?

56% of mortgaged homes in Spruce Head 04859, ME are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 4.6% owe more than the home is worth.

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