Is Stonington, ME 04681 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Stonington is a buyer’s market. With about 7.7 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply7.7Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list20%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.7%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market48Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$327▲ +43.6% vs. last year

The Stonington housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Stonington, ME 04681 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 48 days and there were 7.7 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 33%, homes sold faster (80 days then) and the median sale price rose 35% to $343,351. Overall, Stonington is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Hancock County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Winter Harbor 04693 (0% sold over asking) or Sorrento 04677 (0% sold over asking), while Mount Desert 04660 (67% sold over asking) and Deer Isle 04627 (60% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Aurora 04408Buyer’s market $422 /sq ftBar Harbor 04609Buyer’s market $376 /sq ftBass Harbor 04653Balanced $318 /sq ftBernard 04612Buyer’s market $448 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Stonington real estate

Is Stonington a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 7.7 months of supply in Stonington, ME 04681 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 Stonington?

The typical home went under contract in 48 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Stonington sell over asking?

20% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.7% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Stonington?

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 Stonington?

The median sale price was $343,351 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $327 per square foot.

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