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Maine Real Estate Market

2026 Housing Market Data · Live Analysis

MARKET HEAT
8
out of 10
Median Home Price
$368K
$228/sqft
YoY Appreciation
+5.8%
Year-over-year
Days on Market
18d
Median DOM
Inventory
1.6mo
Critically Low
List-to-Sale
102%
Avg ratio
Cash Buyers
28%
of all sales
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Maine Market Overview

Maine is one of the surprise hot markets of the 2020s. Portland has become a foodie and creative destination that's consistently topping quality-of-life rankings, drawing remote workers from Boston and New York who can now afford actual house for their money. The entire state has seen inventory shrink dramatically as out-of-state buyers compete with locals.

🏠 Buyer Insight

Portland is among the tightest markets in New England. Expect multiple offers on anything under $500K in good condition. Bangor offers extraordinary value with improving amenities.

📋 Seller Insight

Exceptional conditions — low inventory, motivated buyers. Presentation matters but you have significant leverage in this market.

🏙️

Top Cities in Maine

CityMedian PriceYoY ChangeDays on MarketPrice/Sqft
Portland$498K+6.8%12d$318
Bangor$248K+4.8%22d$148
Augusta$228K+4.2%28d$138
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Market Health Indicators

Market Velocity
Fast — homes move in under 3 weeks
Buyer Competition
High — offers regularly above asking
Inventory Pressure
Critical — less than 2 months supply
Investment Momentum
5.8% annual appreciation — strong momentum
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Buyer Demographics

🏠
38%
First-Time Buyers
of all purchases
💵
28%
Cash Buyers
of all purchases
⏱️
38d
Avg Close Time
from offer to close
⚠️
2.8/10K
Foreclosure Rate
homes in default
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Affordability Calculator — Maine

🏠 Affordability Calculator
Tailored for Maine market conditions
TOTAL MONTHLY PAYMENT
$2,897
per month
Principal & Interest
$2,175/mo
Property Tax
$337/mo
Insurance
$150/mo
PMI (< 20% down)
$235/mo
LOAN: $331,200TOTAL INTEREST: $451,800
Market Characteristics
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📊 CURRENT RATESMar 9, 2026
30-YR FIXED
15-YR FIXED
5/1 ARM
JUMBO 30-YR
WK CHANGE 30-YR: 0.04%
ME Quick Facts
Median Price$368K
Price/Sqft$228
YoY Appreciation+5.8%
Days on Market18 days
Inventory1.6 months
Active Listings4,800
List-to-Sale102.0%
Avg Close Time38 days
Market Trend🔥 Hot
RegionNortheast
Northeast Region
CTConnecticut
+6.8%
DEDelaware
+4.2%
MDMaryland
+3.8%
MAMassachusetts
+4.8%
NHNew Hampshire
+5.8%
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