Is Athens, ME 04912 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Athens is a balanced market. With about 4 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Athens housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 75% of homes in Athens, ME 04912 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 10 days and there were 4 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. With only 4 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 0%, homes sold faster (51 days then) and the median sale price fell 13% to $193,166. Overall, Athens is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Somerset County, homes here sell faster than in 95% 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 Solon 04979 (0% sold over asking) or Shawmut 04975 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Athens real estate
Is Athens a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4 months of supply in Athens, ME 04912 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 Athens?
The typical home went under contract in 10 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Athens sell over asking?
75% 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 Athens?
About 1.08% of a home’s value a year in Somerset County, or roughly $4,320 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Athens?
The median sale price was $193,166 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $235 per square foot.
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