Real Estate Investing in Buxton, Maine

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 8,451 • York County

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Should you buy in Buxton, ME? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (51/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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  • Elevated vacancy: 10.8% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.6% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $479,384
Avg Monthly Rent $1,872
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Investing in Buxton Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Maine: Buxton has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

Investors considering Buxton, ME should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a market with material structural headwinds, not a temporary rough patch.

unambiguously Buxton's sale market has not rewarded patience. a harder case for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Demographics in Buxton show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is modest relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$479,384
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,872
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Buxton, ME

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buxton, ME

Is real estate in Buxton, ME a good investment right now?

Our data puts Buxton, ME at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $479K and rents around $1,872/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

How should investors approach Buxton, ME?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Buxton, ME. With home values at $479K and rents near $1,872/mo, other strategies can work but produce measured rather than outsized returns.

What is the typical home price in Buxton, ME?

The median home value in Buxton, ME is roughly $479K. That puts it reasonable relative to the ME statewide average.

Is Buxton, ME a friendly market for rental owners?

Buxton, ME operates under ME law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect steady treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Buxton, ME?

Buxton, ME vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

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