Is Jay, ME 04239 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Jay is a seller’s market. With about 2.2 months of supply and 8% 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.
More competitive than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #49 of 103 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 July 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Jay housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 8% of homes in Jay, ME 04239 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 68 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 13 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 25%, homes sold more slowly (27 days then) and the median sale price fell 8% to $229,901. Overall, Jay is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Franklin County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 67%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Temple 04984 (0% sold over asking) or Strong 04983 (0% sold over asking), while Stratton 04982 (50% sold over asking) and Weld 04285 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Jay real estate
Is Jay a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.2 months of supply in Jay, ME 04239 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 Jay?
The typical home went under contract in 68 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Jay sell over asking?
8% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Jay?
About 1.04% of a home’s value a year in Franklin County, or roughly $4,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Jay?
The median sale price was $229,901 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $126 per square foot.
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