6 Months Into 2026: What the Data Shows About Southern Maine Home Prices

Quick answer: Maine's median home sale price hit $410,000 through the first half of 2026, up 2.5% year-over-year, with 6,122 homes closed statewide. Southern Maine (York and Cumberland counties) continues to outpace the state median, though homes are taking longer to sell than they did a year ago — a real shift toward balance after years of pure seller's-market chaos.

We just crossed the halfway mark of 2026, and honestly? This is the most interesting mid-year market I've seen since I got into this business. It's not a straight-up "hot market" story or a "correction" story — it's both, happening in different towns at the same time, sometimes ten minutes apart. Old Orchard Beach is flying off the shelf. Saco just hit the brakes. Let's get into it.

Let's Start With the Fun Stuff: Maine's Biggest Sales

Before the spreadsheets, let's talk about the properties that made everyone's jaw drop this year. Based on closed MLS data, here are the five biggest residential sales in Maine through the first half of 2026:

• $10,250,000 — Seal Harbor, Mount Desert
• $8,300,000 — Deer Isle
• $6,900,000 — Kennebunk
• $6,745,000 — Freeport
• $6,325,000 — York

Ten million dollars. In Maine. And that's not even the wildest part — 456 homes sold for $1 million or more statewide in just six months. If you've ever wondered whether the luxury end of this market is real, that number is your answer. It's very real, and it's not slowing down.

Maine Statewide: The Big Picture

Zoom out to the whole state and here's where we stand, year-to-date, versus this time last year:

• Median sales price: $410,000 (up 2.5%)
• Closed sales: 6,122 (up 0.2%)
• Median days on market: 21 (up 31.3%)
• Median sold price per square foot: $254 (up 1.6%)
• New listings: 11,147 (up 10.5%)

Here's the headline I'd give you if we were grabbing coffee: inventory is back, and buyers finally have room to breathe. More listings, more days on market, and prices still climbing — just at a normal, human pace instead of the pandemic-era sprint. If you've been priced out or burned out from bidding wars the last few years, this is genuinely good news.

York & Cumberland Counties: Still Running the Show

No surprise here — Southern Maine remains the most expensive real estate in the state, and it's not close.

Cumberland County
Median sales price: $595,000 (up 2.6%)
Closed sales: 1,314 (up 0.7%)
Median days on market: 8 (up 7.1%)
Median sold $/sq ft: $339 (up 1.3%)
New listings: 2,094 (up 4.3%)

York County
Median sales price: $531,000 (up 1.1%)
Closed sales: 1,008 (up 1.8%)
Median days on market: 13 (up 30.0%)
Median sold $/sq ft: $326 (up 2.5%)
New listings: 1,709 (up 3.7%)

An 8-day median in Cumberland versus 13 days in York tells you everything about where the pressure is right now. Cumberland is still a sprint. York's turned into more of a jog — still moving, just not at a dead run anymore.

My Four Towns: This Is Where It Gets Wild

This is the part I find genuinely fascinating, because these four towns sit right next to each other and they are having completely different years. Click any town below to browse live listings and see full market data.

Old Orchard Beach →

Median sales price: $544,500 (down 6.9%)
Closed sales: 44 (up 41.9%)
Median days on market: 8 (down 60.0%)
Median sold $/sq ft: $368 (down 7.3%)
New listings: 77 (up 10.0%)

View Live Old Orchard Beach Listings & Data →

Saco →

Median sales price: $540,000 (down 8.3%)
Closed sales: 85 (down 3.4%)
Median days on market: 11 (up 37.5%)
Median sold $/sq ft: $319 (down 4.2%)
New listings: 117 (down 12.0%)

View Live Saco Listings & Data →

Biddeford →

Median sales price: $499,900 (up 3.9%)
Closed sales: 64 (down 7.2%)
Median days on market: 12 (up 71.4%)
Median sold $/sq ft: $320 (up 4.4%)
New listings: 113 (up 11.9%)

View Live Biddeford Listings & Data →

Scarborough →

Median sales price: $776,250 (down 2.4%)
Closed sales: 102 (down 12.8%)
Median days on market: 7 (down 22.2%)
Median sold $/sq ft: $371 (up 3.6%)
New listings: 159 (flat)

View Live Scarborough Listings & Data →

Look at that spread. Old Orchard Beach sales are up almost 42% and homes are selling in a week — that's a town on fire right now. Scarborough is still the fastest mover on the list at 7 days, even with fewer closings. Meanwhile Biddeford's days on market jumped 71%. Seventy-one percent. That's not a small shift, that's a town telling you buyers have officially gained leverage.

My read on it: OOB and Scarborough reward sellers who price sharp and move fast. Saco and Biddeford reward buyers who are patient and sellers who are realistic. Same 15-minute radius, two completely different games being played.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it a buyer's market or seller's market in Southern Maine right now?
Both, depending on the town. Old Orchard Beach and Scarborough are still selling in about a week, favoring well-priced sellers. Saco and Biddeford have slowed considerably, giving buyers real negotiating room for the first time in years.

What is the median home price in Southern Maine in 2026?
Year-to-date through June 2026, Cumberland County's median sale price is $595,000 and York County's is $531,000, both well above the statewide median of $410,000.

What was the most expensive home sale in Maine in 2026 so far?
A $10.25 million sale in Seal Harbor, Mount Desert, tops the list for the first half of 2026, followed by sales in Deer Isle, Kennebunk, Freeport, and York.

Where Do You Fit Into This Market?

Every one of these numbers means something different depending on what you're trying to do. Here's where to start:

Thinking about selling? With days on market moving in opposite directions across these four towns, pricing strategy matters more right now than it has in years. Let's talk about what your home is actually worth in today's market — get a free home valuation here.

Ready to buy? More inventory and longer days on market mean more negotiating room than Southern Maine has seen in a long time. Browse current listings in Old Orchard Beach, Saco, Biddeford, or Scarborough.

Looking for a second home or investment property? Southern Maine's coastal towns continue to draw strong demand from out-of-state buyers. Let's talk about which towns fit your goals.

Whatever stage you're at, I'm happy to walk through the numbers for your specific situation — no pressure, just real data. Call or text me at 207-880-9995, or send me an email.

Robert Thibodeau
Associate Broker | Luxury Home Specialist | Residential Sales and Purchasing Specialist | Realtor®
eXp Realty Maine — License #BA930057
Phone: 207-880-9995 | Email: rthibodeauii@gmail.com | Website: MaineLuxuryListings.com
Serving Old Orchard Beach, Saco, Biddeford, Scarborough, and Southern Maine

MaineLuxuryListings.com is the personal real estate website of Robert Thibodeau, Associate Broker with eXp Realty Maine, serving Old Orchard Beach, Saco, Biddeford, and Scarborough. Data sourced from Maine Listings/Domus Analytics MLS reporting, year-to-date through June 30, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. Equal Housing Opportunity.