Is Bath, ME 04530 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Bath housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 43% of homes in Bath, ME 04530 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 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 50 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 36%, homes sold faster (37 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $429,814. Overall, Bath is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Sagadahoc County, homes here sell faster than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Bath ranks #30 of 105 ME ZIP codes with enough sales (score 69 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Woolwich 04579 (10% sold over asking) or Georgetown 04548 (30% sold over asking), while Bowdoinham 04008 (60% sold over asking) and Topsham 04086 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.