Is Hampden, ME 04444 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Hampden housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 18% of homes in Hampden, ME 04444 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 50 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 40%, homes sold more slowly (47 days then) and the median sale price rose 18% to $384,833. Overall, Hampden is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Penobscot County, homes here sell more slowly than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 53%. On our competition score, Hampden ranks #72 of 105 ME ZIP codes with enough sales (score 42 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Garland 04939 (0% sold over asking) or Dixmont 04932 (0% sold over asking), while Exeter 04435 (100% sold over asking) and Etna 04434 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.