Is Camden, ME 04843 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Camden housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 16% of homes in Camden, ME 04843 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 days and there were 5.1 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 26 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (17% then), homes sold faster (79 days then) and the median sale price fell 12% to $748,676. Overall, Camden is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Knox County, homes here sell more slowly than in 54% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 71%. On our competition score, Camden ranks #82 of 105 ME ZIP codes with enough sales (score 33 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Vinalhaven 04863 (0% sold over asking) or South Thomaston 04858 (0% sold over asking), while Thomaston 04861 (27% sold over asking) and Spruce Head 04859 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.