Is Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Boothbay Harbor housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 days and there were 5.6 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 12 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 43%, homes sold more slowly (42 days then) and the median sale price rose 13% to $497,285. Overall, Boothbay Harbor is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Lincoln County, homes here sell more slowly than in 61% 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.