Real Estate Investing in Corinna, Maine (04928)

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Penobscot County • Population: 2,079 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 04928 (Corinna, ME)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 15.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $195,957
Avg Monthly Rent $1,413
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $54,238
% Renters 10.2%

Market Analysis: 04928 Corinna

This part of Penobscot County is not an easy win. The 04928 ZIP comes in at softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

Distressed markets are won on execution, not on spreadsheets. ZIP 04928 registers the profile where tenant screening, deferred maintenance, and local relationships determine the outcome.

The gap between 04928 and stronger Corinna ZIPs is not closing quickly. Investors should weight long-horizon assumptions accordingly.

On the rental side, 2,079 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

The right play in 04928 usually involves deep tenant screening, aggressive delinquency response, and a conservative capex buffer. Anything less, and the discount can turn into a trap.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Corinna:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 72/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.6× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+16.4%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,413/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Bangor, ME Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
51 days
Average time to sell
Average
11.2%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Bangor, ME metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$205K$178K$151K$123K$96K$68KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 04928 Compare?

Metric 04928 Corinna Bangor, ME Maine
Home Value $195,957 $195,957 N/A $401,109
5-Year CAGR 7.3% 7.3% N/A 8.6%
Avg Rent $1,413 $1,413 N/A -
Cap Rate 5.6% 5.6% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
5.6%
Fair
5yr Growth
+7.3%
Strong

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Bangor, ME metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
63%
Days Pending
1/2
51 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $195,957
Monthly Rent $1,413
Price-to-Rent 11.6:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 8.7%
Cap Rate 5.6%
5-Year IRR 12.9%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +16.4% ▲
3-Year CAGR +5.2% ▲
5-Year CAGR +7.3% ▲
10-Year CAGR +8.8% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 5.6%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (5.6%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
15.3%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
4.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+7.3%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Moderate

Demographics in 04928

Population: 2,079

💰 Median Household Income
$54,238
This area
$54,238
State
$66,371
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
10.2%
This area
10.2%
State
17.6%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
5.0%
This area
5.0%
State
-23.6%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
13.7%
This area
13.7%
State
3.6%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
45.6 years
This area
45.6 years
State
19.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
15.3%
This area
15.3%
State
32.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 95.4%
Other/Mixed 2.9%
Black/African American 1.7%
Hispanic/Latino 0.6%
👶 Under 18
17.2%
This area
17.2%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
19.1%
This area
19.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
13.4%
This area
13.4%
USA
11.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corinna, ME suited for a house hack?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Corinna, ME reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

Are tenants stable in Corinna, ME?

Working renters make up the core of the Corinna, ME tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

Is Corinna, ME landlord-friendly?

ME ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Corinna generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

Does Corinna, ME make sense for an investment property?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Corinna, ME reflects its $196K prices and $1,413/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within ME.

What is the best play in Corinna, ME?

For Corinna, ME, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

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