Is Scarborough, ME 04074 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Scarborough housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Scarborough, ME 04074 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 24 days and there were 1.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 112 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 54%, homes sold faster (36 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $749,676. Overall, Scarborough is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Cumberland County, homes here sell faster than in 76% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 65%. On our competition score, Scarborough ranks #12 of 105 ME ZIP codes with enough sales (score 85 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Portland 04109 (0% sold over asking) or Peaks Island 04108 (0% sold over asking), while Chebeague Island 04017 (67% sold over asking) and Gorham 04038 (63% sold over asking) are even more competitive.