Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, Maine’s leading luxury property company, with offices in Portland, Kennebunk, Brunswick, Damariscotta, Camden, and Northeast Harbor, announces that although Maine home sales eased slightly year-overyear in May 2026, prices remained stable and many additional homes have recently come to market for the spring/summer season. According to Maine Listings, 1,206 single-family existing homes sold in May, and the median sold price of $425,000 was unchanged from May of 2025. The MSP indicates that half of the homes were sold for more and half sold for less.
“As expected, we’re seeing a spring surge of homes for sale across Maine,” says Judy Oberg, 2026 President of the Maine Association of REALTORS®. “For sale inventory in May jumped 26 percent from April, with more than 1,000 additional homes listed and available—approaching 5,000 on the market.
“Increased for-sale inventory brings better balance to the market for buyers, and 30-year mortgage interest rates are lower than they were a year ago.”
The National Association of Realtors today reported a national MSP of $434,300—up 1.3 percent – and a sales increase of 3.3 percent in May 2026 compared to May 2025. Regionally, sales of single-family existing homes in the Northeast declined 8.0 percent in May, while the regional MSP rose 4.2 percent to $534,900.
“Because real estate markets vary by location and property type, sellers should begin discussions early with their Realtor to assist with getting your home move-in ready and properly priced. If you’re a searching for a home in these shifting markets, Realtors can help qualified buyers negotiate for success,” adds Oberg
Below are two charts showing statistics for Maine and its 16 counties. The first chart lists statistics for the month of May (2025/2026), statewide. The second chart compares the number of existing, single-family homes sold (units) and volume (MSP) during the rolling quarter of March, April and May (2025/2026).
Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty can be reached at 207-780-8900 and [email protected]. Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, with offices in Portland, Kennebunk, Brunswick, Damariscotta, Camden, and Northeast Harbor, is Maine’s leading luxury and lifestyle property company with six offices and more than 100 agents serving Maine and New Hampshire’s coastal, lake, and mountain communities.
Offices Located at:
- 2 City Center, Portland, ME 04101 // 207.780.8900 (Greater Portland)
- 150 Port Road, Kennebunk, ME 04043 // 207.967.0934 (Southern Maine and Seacoast New Hampshire)
- 141 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011 // 207.729.2820 (Mid Coast Maine)
- 40 Main Street, Damariscotta 04543 // 207.563.2775 (Boothbay Harbor, Damariscotta and Bristol Regions)
- 46 Bay View Street, Camden, ME 04843 // 207.230.1003 (Camden, Rockport, and Knox and Waldo County)
- 6 Neighborhood Road, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662 // 207.780.8900 (Mount Desert Island, Hancock and Washington County)
