How much are property taxes in South Berwick (community), ME?
Homeowners in South Berwick (community), ME pay a median of $4,523 (±$267) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,612.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,478.
That is about 1.1% of the median home value of $396,700.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $4,523 (±$267)
- With a mortgage
- $4,612
- Without a mortgage
- $4,478
- Share of median value
- 1.1%
Real estate taxes in South Berwick (community) against York County, its state and the nation
| South Berwick (community) | York County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,523 (±$267) | $3,787 (±$67) | $3,036 (±$26) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,612 (±$800) | $3,846 (±$79) | $3,243 (±$34) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,478 (±$137) | $3,664 (±$124) | $2,748 (±$38) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $396,700 (±$65,900) | $395,700 (±$6,526) | $296,600 (±$2,876) | $332,700 |
In South Berwick (community), the median real estate tax is higher than in York County ($3,787).
It is also higher than in Maine ($3,036).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In York County, South Berwick (community) ranks 5 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 13 of 81.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in South Berwick (community)
The median tax ($4,523) is 1.1% of the median home value ($396,700).
Across York County the same ratio is 1.0%.
Across Maine it is 1.0%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
Median real estate taxes in places near South Berwick (community)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Berwick (community) | — | $4,523 (±$267) | — |
| Rollinsford | 2.4 mi | $6,851 (±$528) | Higher |
| Berwick (community) | 4.3 mi | $3,806 (±$634) | Lower |
| Somersworth | 4.8 mi | $6,805 (±$473) | Higher |
| Dover | 5.3 mi | $8,249 (±$352) | Higher |
| Berwick | 5.3 mi | $4,436 (±$357) | Not measurably different |
| North Berwick (community) | 5.7 mi | $3,164 (±$895) | Lower |
| Eliot | 5.9 mi | $4,549 (±$397) | Not measurably different |
| South Eliot | 6.6 mi | $4,442 (±$488) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Berwick (community), ME ($3,806), North Berwick (community), ME ($3,164).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rollinsford, NH ($6,851), Somersworth, NH ($6,805), Dover, NH ($8,249).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across York County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Neddick | $5,151 (±$810) |
| 2 | Kennebunk (community) | $4,771 (±$672) |
| 3 | York Harbor | $4,744 (±$519) |
| 4 | Kittery (community) | $4,585 (±$749) |
| 5 | South Berwick (community) | $4,523 (±$267) |
| 6 | South Eliot | $4,442 (±$488) |
| 7 | Kennebunkport (community) | $4,255 (±$1,490) |
| 8 | West Kennebunk | $4,080 (±$1,779) |
| 9 | Berwick (community) | $3,806 (±$634) |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach (community) | $3,426 (±$491) |
| 11 | North Berwick (community) | $3,164 (±$895) |
Showing 11 of 13 places in York County, ranked from highest to lowest.
South Berwick (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside South Berwick, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Berwick (community)
How much are property taxes in South Berwick (community)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in South Berwick (community), ME is $4,523 (±$267) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in South Berwick (community)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.1% of the median home value in South Berwick (community), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in South Berwick (community) higher than in York County?
In South Berwick (community), the median real estate tax is higher than in York County ($3,787).
It is also higher than in Maine ($3,036).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Berwick CDP, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Berwick CDP, Maine
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Berwick CDP, Maine
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Berwick CDP, Maine
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Berwick CDP, Maine
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for South Berwick CDP, Maine (place:69995, in state:23).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures last updated on .
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