Is Lewiston, ME 04240 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Lewiston housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Lewiston, ME 04240 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 3.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 96 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 57%, homes sold faster (33 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $322,361. Overall, Lewiston is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Androscoggin County, homes here sell more slowly than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 77%. On our competition score, Lewiston ranks #40 of 105 ME ZIP codes with enough sales (score 64 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Livermore Falls 04254 (20% sold over asking) or Turner 04282 (32% sold over asking), while Durham 04222 (67% sold over asking) and Leeds 04263 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.