Is Unity, ME 04988 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Unity is a buyer’s market. With about 16 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Unity housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Unity, ME 04988 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 139 days and there were 16 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold more slowly (51 days then) and the median sale price fell 24% to $252,391. Overall, Unity is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Waldo County, homes here sell more slowly than in 94% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Troy 04987 (100% sold over asking) and Palermo 04354 (63% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Unity real estate
Is Unity a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 16 months of supply in Unity, ME 04988 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 Unity?
The typical home went under contract in 139 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Unity sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Unity?
About 1.04% of a home’s value a year in Waldo County, or roughly $4,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Unity?
The median sale price was $252,391 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $251 per square foot.
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