Is Cornish, ME 04020 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Cornish housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Cornish, ME 04020 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 41 days and there were 9.6 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 20%, homes sold faster (60 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $409,823. Overall, Cornish is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within York County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 81%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Ocean Park 04063 (0% sold over asking) or Biddeford Pool 04006 (0% sold over asking), while East Waterboro 04030 (64% sold over asking) and Buxton 04093 (64% sold over asking) are even more competitive.