Is Boothbay, ME 04537 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Boothbay is a buyer’s market. With about 14.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Boothbay housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Boothbay, ME 04537 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 52 days and there were 14.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (68 days then) and the median sale price rose 86% to $864,126. Overall, Boothbay is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Lincoln County, homes here sell more slowly than in 65% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 57%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Southport 04576 (0% sold over asking) or Trevett 04571 (0% sold over asking), while Alna 04535 (100% sold over asking) and Pemaquid 04558 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Alna 04535Buyer’s market $116 /sq ftBoothbay Harbor 04538Balanced $354 /sq ftBremen 04551Balanced $320 /sq ftBristol 04539Balanced $294 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Boothbay nearby
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Questions about Boothbay real estate
Is Boothbay a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 14.4 months of supply in Boothbay, ME 04537 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Boothbay?
The typical home went under contract in 52 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Boothbay sell over asking?
25% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Boothbay?
About 0.85% of a home’s value a year in Lincoln County, or roughly $3,400 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Boothbay?
The median sale price was $864,126 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $296 per square foot.
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