How have prices changed in Sandy Brook, Saco, Maine?

Prices in Sandy Brook, Saco, Maine are down 7.3% over the past year. Even with that decline, pricing remains in line with the city median and 22% above the state median, while the gross yield is 5.3 and the Red Flag score is 47.

How does Sandy Brook compare with Saco, Maine overall?

Sandy Brook, Saco, Maine is priced in line with the city median, but 22% above the state median. It also has a gross yield of 5.3, walkability of 6, and education in the 62nd percentile, which gives it a mixed profile.

What should buyers know about walkability and schools in Sandy Brook, Saco, Maine?

Sandy Brook, Saco, Maine has walkability of 6 and education in the 62nd percentile. That combination suggests limited walk access but a mid-to-upper school-district test-score percentile, alongside a gross yield of 5.3 and a Red Flag score of 47.

Neighborhood

Sandy Brook

Saco, Maine US

Sandy Brook, Saco, Maine is a yield-focused market with a gross yield of 5.3 and prices in line with the city median but 22% above the state median. Prices are down 7.3% over the past year, which contrasts with the yield profile. The Red Flag score of 47 indicates moderate risk, while walkability of 6 is very low and education is in the 62nd percentile.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

27.17 mi²

ZIP Code

04072

County

York County

State

Maine

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesEPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$499,852

YoY-7.3%

Gross Rental Yield

5.3%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

47 / 100

Walkability Score

Minimal

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

62 / 100

Good · better than 62% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Sandy Brook Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Sandy Brook, Saco.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$499,852	-7.3%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$316/sqft	+1.5%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,213/mo	—
Gross Rental Yield	5.3%	—
Liquidity Score	28 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	74	-28.8%

Is Sandy Brook Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Maine crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

47 / 100

Moderate Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Hurricane80Very High

Wildfire60High

Earthquake60High

Tornado40Moderate

Strong Wind40Moderate

Hail40Moderate

Flood20Low

Heat20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Maine averaged 12.4 crimes and 1.0 violent per 1,000 residents (+1.2% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 5.3%

Active transaction volume — 74 homes sold last period

Hurricane risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Sandy Brook's live DistrictScore metrics.

Sandy Brook Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Maine-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Maine Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	12.4	1.0	+1.2%
2023	12.3	1.0	-6.2%
2022	13.3	1.1	+7.0%
2021	12.5	1.1	+0.6%
2020	12.7	1.1	-7.0%
2019	13.6	1.2	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Sandy Brook inherits the Maine figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · Sandy Brook

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Superfund (NPL)0.0 kmVery High

Industrial odor4 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Sandy Brook: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in Sandy Brook

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

6

Minimal

Walkability Score

0

Grocery

0

Dining

3

Schools

0

Universities

1

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

2

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Sandy Brook's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Sandy Brook vs Saco vs Maine

How Sandy Brook benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Sandy Brook, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Saco neighborhoods and about 19% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 5.3%, against 5.3% for Saco neighborhoods and 5.2% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 7.3%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Saco neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Sandy Brook	$316/sqft	5.3%	28
Saco	$316/sqft	5.3%	28
Maine	$266/sqft	5.2%	13

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Maine tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~0.90% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 7.15%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at state rates.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: $2.20 per $500.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents7

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

1031 State Conformity

The state conforms to the federal 1031 like-kind exchange rules.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

Talk to a US real-estate tax advisor

FIRPTA, ITIN & Maine property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Sandy Brook Real Estate FAQ

Sandy Brook, Saco, Maine may appeal to investors focused on yield, with a gross yield of 5.3. Pricing is in line with the city median and 22% above the state median, while the Red Flag score is 47 and prices are down 7.3% over the past year.

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