Maine Mortgage Calculator
Calculate your monthly payment in Maine, with property tax included using the state's effective rate of 1.02%. See your full amortization schedule and analyze your loan structure.
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Estimates only. Does not include homeowners insurance, mortgage insurance (PMI), or HOA fees. Property tax uses the state's average effective rate and your actual bill may differ.
Yearly Amortization Schedule
| Year | Principal Paid | Interest Paid | Remaining Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,577 | $20,695 | $316,423 |
| 2 | $3,816 | $20,455 | $312,607 |
| 3 | $4,072 | $20,200 | $308,535 |
| 4 | $4,345 | $19,927 | $304,191 |
| 5 | $4,636 | $19,636 | $299,555 |
| 6 | $4,946 | $19,325 | $294,609 |
| 7 | $5,277 | $18,994 | $289,332 |
| 8 | $5,631 | $18,641 | $283,701 |
| 9 | $6,008 | $18,264 | $277,694 |
| 10 | $6,410 | $17,861 | $271,284 |
| 11 | $6,839 | $17,432 | $264,444 |
| 12 | $7,297 | $16,974 | $257,147 |
| 13 | $7,786 | $16,485 | $249,361 |
| 14 | $8,308 | $15,964 | $241,053 |
| 15 | $8,864 | $15,407 | $232,189 |
| 16 | $9,458 | $14,814 | $222,732 |
| 17 | $10,091 | $14,180 | $212,641 |
| 18 | $10,767 | $13,505 | $201,874 |
| 19 | $11,488 | $12,784 | $190,386 |
| 20 | $12,257 | $12,014 | $178,129 |
| 21 | $13,078 | $11,193 | $165,051 |
| 22 | $13,954 | $10,317 | $151,097 |
| 23 | $14,888 | $9,383 | $136,208 |
| 24 | $15,886 | $8,386 | $120,323 |
| 25 | $16,949 | $7,322 | $103,373 |
| 26 | $18,085 | $6,187 | $85,289 |
| 27 | $19,296 | $4,976 | $65,993 |
| 28 | $20,588 | $3,683 | $45,405 |
| 29 | $21,967 | $2,305 | $23,438 |
| 30 | $23,438 | $833 | $0 |
Property tax in Maine: the numbers
Maine's effective property tax rate is 1.02%, which is 11% above the 0.92% national average. By rate, it shares 19th place with Minnesota when the 50 states are ranked from highest rate to lowest.
A median-valued home in Maine is worth $296,600 and carries a median property tax of $3,036 per year, or roughly $253 per month. By median home value the state ranks 26th out of 50 (1 = highest), and by median annual property tax it ranks 19th.
| Effective property tax rate | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $296,600 |
| Median annual property tax | $3,036 |
| Rank by rate (1 = highest of 50) | 19 (tied with Minnesota) |
| Difference vs 0.92% national average | 0.10 points above (11% above) |
What this means for your monthly payment
Two worked examples for Maine, using the figures above:
Example 1: the median home
$3,036 per year ÷ 12 = about $253 per month in property tax (median home value: $296,600).
Example 2: a $300,000 home
$300,000 × 1.02% ÷ 12 = about $255 per month, or $3,060 per year.
At the 0.92% national average rate, a $300,000 home would have about $2,760 in property tax per year. In Maine it is about $3,060, which is $300 more per year (about $25 more per month).
Compare with similar states
States ranked just above and just below Maine by effective property tax rate (1 = highest). States with the same rate are ordered by median annual tax.
Ranked just above (higher rate)
- Rhode Island — 1.21% (rank 15)
- Alaska — 1.11% (rank 16)
- Massachusetts — 1.07% (rank 17)
- South Dakota — 1.06% (rank 18)
- Minnesota — 1.02% (rank 19)
Ranked just below (lower rate)
- North Dakota — 0.99% (rank 21)
- Maryland — 0.97% (rank 22)
- Missouri — 0.85% (rank 23)
- Washington — 0.81% (rank 24)
- Oregon — 0.81% (rank 24)
Maine property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Maine?
The effective property tax rate in Maine is 1.02%. That is 11% above the 0.92% national average, and the state shares 19th place with Minnesota when the 50 states are ranked from highest rate to lowest.
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Maine?
At Maine's effective rate of 1.02%, property tax on a $300,000 home works out to about $3,060 per year, or about $255 per month. At the 0.92% national average, the same home would be about $2,760 per year, so Maine is about $300 more per year.
How much is property tax on the median home in Maine?
The median home value in Maine is $296,600, and the median annual property tax is $3,036, which is about $253 per month.
Does the property tax rate vary inside Maine?
Yes. Property taxes are set locally, so actual bills depend on your county, city, and exemptions. The 1.02% figure is a state-level estimate based on medians, not a rate that applies to every home.
Figures are estimates based on Census data and are not tax or financial advice. Actual bills depend on your local rates, assessed value and exemptions.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, as compiled by PropertyShark and PropertyTaxByState.