Is Yarmouth, ME 04096 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Yarmouth is a seller’s market. With about 2.4 months of supply and 30% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score67/ 100

More competitive than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #34 of 105 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply2.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list29.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market31Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$434▲ +3.9% vs. last year

The Yarmouth housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 30% of homes in Yarmouth, ME 04096 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 31 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 38 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 53%, homes sold faster (36 days then) and the median sale price rose 40% to $1,159,498. Overall, Yarmouth is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Cumberland County, homes here sell faster than in 51% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 68%. On our competition score, Yarmouth ranks #34 of 105 ME ZIP codes with enough sales (score 67 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.

Nearby markets

Bailey Island 04003Buyer’s market $656 /sq ftBridgton 04009Balanced $325 /sq ftBrunswick 04011Seller’s market $301 /sq ftCape Elizabeth 04107Seller’s market $426 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Yarmouth real estate

Is Yarmouth a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.4 months of supply in Yarmouth, ME 04096 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Yarmouth?

The typical home went under contract in 31 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Yarmouth sell over asking?

30% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.6% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Yarmouth?

About 1.04% of a home’s value a year in Cumberland County, or roughly $4,160 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Yarmouth?

The median sale price was $1,159,498 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $434 per square foot.

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