Is Farmington, ME 04938 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Farmington is a seller’s market. With about 3.5 months of supply and 19% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 42% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #71 of 105 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Farmington housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Farmington, ME 04938 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 3.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 32 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 13%, homes sold faster (56 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $305,868. Overall, Farmington is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Franklin County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Farmington ranks #71 of 105 ME ZIP codes with enough sales (score 42 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Temple 04984 (0% sold over asking) or Strong 04983 (0% sold over asking), while Stratton 04982 (50% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Farmington real estate
Is Farmington a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.5 months of supply in Farmington, ME 04938 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 Farmington?
The typical home went under contract in 43 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Farmington sell over asking?
19% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Farmington?
About 1.04% of a home’s value a year in Franklin County, or roughly $4,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Farmington?
The median sale price was $305,868 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $211 per square foot.
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