Colder weather in Maine has not slowed down the hot interest among buyers of single-family existing homes across the state. Maine Listings reported 1,651 sales in October, indicating an uptick of 10.73 percent in sales compared to October of a year ago. Prices are also on the rise; Realtors indicated the median sales price (MSP) for homes sold hit $426,000, up 7.85 percent, comparing October 2025 to October 2024. The MSP indicates that half of the homes were sold for more and half sold for less.

Buyers were active in October with sales outpacing the number of new listings for the month. The number of homes for sale in October 2025 exceeded the number for sale in October 2024 but decreased 7.6 percent compared to last month; this is the first decrease of homes on the market since February. As we move through the fourth quarter and into 2026, it’s a great time for sellers to list their property, as for-sale inventory tends to be at its lowest point during the Maine winter months. Market conditions remain strong.

Nationally, sales of single-family existing homes in October 2025 rose 1.9 percent compared to October 2024, according to the National Association of Realtors. The MSP for those homes increased 2.2 percent to $420,600. The Regional Northeast experienced a regional MSP jump of 6.5 percent to $503,700. Sales were up 4.3 percent in October year over year. In most areas across Maine, buyers are plentiful, motivated, and eager to settle into homeownership regardless of the season.

Our company continues to excel with a staff of exceptional local agents who know the market. We are proud to remain a leading real estate firm in Lincoln County as we serve buyers and sellers. As of the date of this report, our brokers have assisted 124 families this year with a total sales volume of $64,323,337. As a locally owned company, Newcastle Realty is committed to supporting our local communities and families. Through our Charitable Giving and Community Outreach committee, a portion of every transaction is invested back into Lincoln County. Over the past 30 years, we have donated over $470,000 and hundreds of hours to local organizations. Learn more about our charitable giving at https://mynewcastle.com/about/community-support/.

Most of the year-to-date 2025 property sales locally have occurred in Waldoboro (80), Wiscasset (57), Jefferson (48), Bristol (77), and Boothbay (62). Slightly fewer sales have happened so far in Nobleboro (33), Whitefield (33), Damariscotta (31), Boothbay Harbor (53), Dresden (29), Edgecomb (38), and Newcastle (35). Towns seeing even fewer sales include Westport Island (12), South Bristol (16), Alna (15), Bremen (10), Southport (17), Somerville (11), and Monhegan Island (3).

There are 163 single-family homes for sale in Lincoln County (down from 203 in October), with 53% percent of those priced at or above $500,000. The 566 residential sales that have occurred in the last 365 days represent transactions in the range of under $100,000 (3%), $100,000-$249,999 (11%), $250,000-$499,999 (45%), $500,000-$999,999 (30%), and $1 million-plus (11%). Listing inventory remains low—it is a great time to sell and our brokers are ready to answer your questions about the process.

The current market absorption rates for Lincoln County homes are 3.2 months (under $100,000), 2.7 months ($100,000-$249,999), 2.8 months ($250,000-$499,999), 3.9 months ($500,000-$999,999), and 6.3 months ($1 million and up). This tells us how long it would take for existing inventories to be absorbed into the market at current rates of sales if no new listings were introduced.

Newcastle Realty tracks Lincoln County and statewide sales, along with other important metrics, which keep our brokers fully informed of current market conditions and emerging trends as they serve buyer and seller client needs. Questions or comments may be directed to Dennis Hilton, President of Newcastle Realty at dennishilton@cheneycompanies.com or 207-380-3435.

∗ Sales statistics based on information from the Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc. (d/b/a Maine Listings) for the period 1/01/2025 through 11/26/2025.