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Is Canton, ME 04221 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Canton is a buyer’s market. With about 19.2 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply19.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list99.9%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market4Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$296▼ −6.2% vs. last year

The Canton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 100% of homes in Canton, ME 04221 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 4 days and there were 19.2 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, 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 0%, homes sold faster (6 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $387,332. Overall, Canton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Oxford County, homes here sell faster, and more often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Oquossoc 04964 (0% sold over asking) or Peru 04290 (0% sold over asking).

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Questions about Canton real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 19.2 months of supply in Canton, ME 04221 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 Canton?

The typical home went under contract in 4 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Canton sell over asking?

100% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.6% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Canton?

About 0.99% of a home’s value a year in Oxford County, or roughly $3,960 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Canton?

The median sale price was $387,332 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $296 per square foot.

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