Is Woolwich, ME 04579 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Woolwich is a seller’s market. With about 1.9 months of supply and 10% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Woolwich housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Woolwich, ME 04579 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 31 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 10 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 24%, homes sold more slowly (25 days then) and the median sale price rose 66% to $681,705. Overall, Woolwich is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Sagadahoc County, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Bowdoinham 04008 (60% sold over asking) and Topsham 04086 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Woolwich real estate
Is Woolwich a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.9 months of supply in Woolwich, ME 04579 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 Woolwich?
The typical home went under contract in 31 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Woolwich sell over asking?
10% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Woolwich?
About 1.04% of a home’s value a year in Sagadahoc County, or roughly $4,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Woolwich?
The median sale price was $681,705 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $333 per square foot.
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