Is Harpswell, ME 04079 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Harpswell housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Harpswell, ME 04079 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 14 days and there were 4.7 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 17 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 41%, homes sold faster (56 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $849,632. Overall, Harpswell is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Cumberland County, homes here sell faster than in 86% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 70%. On our competition score, Harpswell ranks #44 of 105 ME ZIP codes with enough sales (score 62 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.