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Is Vinalhaven, ME 04863 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Vinalhaven is a buyer’s market. With about 11.2 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply11.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list87.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market57Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$319▲ +99.1% vs. last year

The Vinalhaven housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Vinalhaven, ME 04863 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 57 days and there were 11.2 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 6 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (46 days then) and the median sale price fell 23% to $242,395. Overall, Vinalhaven is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Knox County, homes here sell more slowly than in 77% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Thomaston 04861 (27% sold over asking) and Spruce Head 04859 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Camden 04843Balanced $375 /sq ftCushing 04563Buyer’s market $376 /sq ftFriendship 04547Seller’s market $242 /sq ftHope 04847Buyer’s market $368 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Owls Head, ME04854 · 13 miles away74% similaryounger residents South Thomaston, ME04858 · 15 miles away73% similarcheaper homes ($87K less) · younger residents Friendship, ME04547 · 25 miles away73% similarcheaper homes ($153K less) · younger residents Bristol, ME04539 · 33 miles away72% similarcheaper homes ($82K less) · younger residents

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Questions about Vinalhaven real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 11.2 months of supply in Vinalhaven, ME 04863 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 Vinalhaven?

The typical home went under contract in 57 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Vinalhaven sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 87.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Vinalhaven?

About 1.17% of a home’s value a year in Knox County, or roughly $4,680 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Vinalhaven?

The median sale price was $242,395 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $319 per square foot.

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