Is New Gloucester, ME 04260 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The New Gloucester housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 53% of homes in New Gloucester, ME 04260 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 8 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 15 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 47%, homes sold faster (20 days then) and the median sale price fell 9% to $464,799. Overall, New Gloucester is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Cumberland County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 78%. On our competition score, New Gloucester ranks #11 of 105 ME ZIP codes with enough sales (score 85 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.