Is Lincoln, ME 04457 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Lincoln housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Lincoln, ME 04457 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 66 days and there were 5.3 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 33 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (10% then), homes sold more slowly (62 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $266,385. Overall, Lincoln is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Penobscot County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Lincoln ranks #101 of 105 ME ZIP codes with enough sales (score 15 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.