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Is Stillwater, ME 04489 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Stillwater is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market2Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$242▲ +8.9% vs. last year

The Stillwater housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Stillwater, ME 04489 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 2 days. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 100%, homes sold faster (18 days then) and the median sale price fell 28% to $209,809. Overall, Stillwater is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Penobscot County, homes here sell faster, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Exeter 04435 (100% sold over asking) and Etna 04434 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Bangor 04401Seller’s market $198 /sq ftBradford 04410Balanced $163 /sq ftBradley 04411Balanced $152 /sq ftBrewer 04412Seller’s market $194 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Stillwater real estate

How fast do homes sell in Stillwater?

The typical home went under contract in 2 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Stillwater sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Stillwater?

About 1.16% of a home’s value a year in Penobscot County, or roughly $4,640 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Stillwater?

The median sale price was $209,809 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $242 per square foot.

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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology