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Solon 04979

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.MaineSeller's market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Seller's market · 62
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$144K
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.
12
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$187K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · 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

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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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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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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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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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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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.473
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$187K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,688 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1974
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.100%

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.65%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.3%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.72%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.3.6%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.35%
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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.68
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

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.74%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,097
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.25 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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 Solon 04979 compares

By median home value, Solon 04979 is the 13th most expensive of 20 ZIP codes in Somerset County, and its typical home is worth more than 40% of all homes in Somerset County.

Home values in Solon 04979

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$65K$463K
ZIP codes in Somerset County ranked by median home value
#Somerset CountyMedian valueHomes
1North Anson 04958$276K1,414
2Smithfield 04978$260K732
3Norridgewock 04957$240K1,866
4Fairfield 04937$239K2,562
5Saint Albans 04971$227K933
6Skowhegan 04976$225K4,015
7Palmyra 04965$217K857
8Canaan 04924$210K914
9New Portland 04961$205K729
10Madison 04950$205K2,173
11Jackman 04945$196K523
12Harmony 04942$193K417
13Solon 04979$187K473
14Cambridge 04923$186K216
15Athens 04912$176K438
16Pittsfield 04967$176K1,585
17Detroit 04929$170K326
18Bingham 04920$158K730
19Anson 04911$153K954
20Hartland 04943$152K723

About the Solon 04979 market

What is the median home price in Solon 04979, ME?

The median sale price in Solon 04979, ME is $144,000 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Solon 04979, ME each year?

12 homes sold in Solon 04979, ME over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Solon 04979, ME a buyer's or seller's market?

Solon 04979, ME is currently a seller's market, scoring 62 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through April 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Solon 04979, ME?

Solon 04979, ME contains 473 residential properties, with a median of 2,688 square feet, built around 1974. The median TopHap Estimate is $187K.

How does Solon 04979, ME compare to the rest of Somerset County?

By median home value, Solon 04979, ME is the 13th most expensive of 20 ZIP codes in Somerset County. Its typical home is worth more than 40% of all homes in Somerset County. Harmony 04942 ranks just above it and Cambridge 04923 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Solon 04979, ME?

72% of homes in Solon 04979, ME are owner-occupied. 4% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Solon 04979, ME hold?

65% of mortgaged homes in Solon 04979, ME are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.3% owe more than the home is worth.

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