Is Saint Albans, ME 04971 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Saint Albans is a buyer’s market. With about 9.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Saint Albans housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 43% of homes in Saint Albans, ME 04971 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 55 days and there were 9.6 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 7 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 9%, homes sold more slowly (53 days then) and the median sale price rose 47% to $411,822. Overall, Saint Albans is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Somerset County, homes here sell more slowly than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 95%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Solon 04979 (0% sold over asking) or Shawmut 04975 (0% sold over asking), while Athens 04912 (75% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Saint Albans real estate
Is Saint Albans a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 9.6 months of supply in Saint Albans, ME 04971 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 Saint Albans?
The typical home went under contract in 55 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Saint Albans sell over asking?
43% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Saint Albans?
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 Saint Albans?
The median sale price was $411,822 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $244 per square foot.
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