Is Mount Desert, ME 04660 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Mount Desert is a buyer’s market. With about 13.9 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Mount Desert housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 67% of homes in Mount Desert, ME 04660 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 50 days and there were 13.9 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 3 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 29%, homes sold faster (111 days then) and the median sale price rose 86% to $1,384,401. Overall, Mount Desert is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Hancock County, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Winter Harbor 04693 (0% sold over asking) or Sorrento 04677 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Mount Desert real estate
Is Mount Desert a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 13.9 months of supply in Mount Desert, ME 04660 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 Mount Desert?
The typical home went under contract in 50 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Mount Desert sell over asking?
67% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Mount Desert?
About 0.83% of a home’s value a year in Hancock County, or roughly $3,320 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Mount Desert?
The median sale price was $1,384,401 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $430 per square foot.
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