Portland-South Portland, ME
Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.
As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
Primary Intelligence Tool — Sold Score™
Will your home sell in today's very weak Portland-South Portland market?
Sold Score™ analyzes 40+ local data points to estimate your home's probability of sale in the next 60 days across Portland-South Portland, ME.
The Portland-South Portland metro area exhibits very weak demand absorption, with a pending ratio of 0.19. This indicates a substantial imbalance where demand is severely lagging available inventory, contributing to downward pressure on pricing.
Local Market Signals
Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.
Job Market
Unemployment rate · Sep 2026
Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Population & Migration
Resident population · Jan 2025
Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.
U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Future Housing Supply
Data not yet available.
Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.
What's moving the Portland-South Portland market right now.
Active listings have seen significant expansion over the past year, increasing by 18.0% year-over-year, alongside an 8.5% rise in new listings. Concurrently, the pending ratio declined by 6.6% year-over-year, reflecting weakening demand relative to the expanding supply. Median listing prices have experienced declines both month-over-month (-3.7%) and year-over-year (-2.5%), suggesting a broad price recalibration.
Market Trends
Median Price
Active Inventory
Days on Market
Sold Score™
Sold Score™ Over Time
Market liquidity index • 36 months
Price & Days on Market
Median listing vs market velocity
Inventory Dynamics
Total active listings vs new monthly supply
Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.
Market Signals & Indicators
Current market dynamics are characterized by prolonged absorption periods and reduced buyer urgency. The substantial expansion in inventory places considerable pressure on sellers regarding pricing and negotiation flexibility. Disciplined pricing strategies are essential to attract demand, given the extended timelines for market absorption.
The average listing price of $908,800 is notably higher than the median listing price of $625,000, creating a spread that often indicates a larger proportion of higher-priced inventory. However, average listing prices declined by 1.1% year-over-year, and median $/sqft decreased by 4.0% year-over-year, suggesting some price softening even within the higher tiers.
2,027 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 1,024 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, +2.8% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved -4.0% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Very Weak.
Recommended For This Market
Very WeakSelling in Portland-South Portland, ME? Homes here are taking 6 days less to sell than last year.
Buyers have leverage in Portland-South Portland, ME. Homes that sell are the ones priced and presented for today's conditions, not last year's.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 19%
- Median Days on Market
- 47 days
- Inventory YoY
- +18%
In a buyer's market, strategy beats timing. See how your home scores in Portland-South Portland, ME and what moves the number.
See my Sold Score & selling strategy →Prefer the data first? Get the monthly Portland-South Portland, ME briefing and watch the market before you list.
How the Sold Score works →Agents: no featured expert covers Portland-South Portland, ME yet — claim this market →
The Monthly Briefing
Stay ahead of the Portland-South Portland market.
One email per month: median price, inventory, days on market, and curated expert commentary — straight from the Primpted data desk.
Track your ZIP
Get the Sold Score for your exact ZIP code in your inbox each month.
Metro Demographics
ZIPs in Portland-South Portland, ME
04090
wells
$685K
127 active · 58 DOM
04043
kennebunk
$796K
82 active · 56 DOM
04062
windham
$532K
78 active · 35 DOM
04103
portland
$584K
72 active · 37 DOM
04064
old orchard beach
$575K
70 active · 71 DOM
04005
biddeford
$532K
63 active · 46 DOM
04046
kennebunkport
$1.34M
61 active · 45 DOM
04101
portland
$641K
58 active · 51 DOM
04105
falmouth
$875K
57 active · 45 DOM
04074
scarborough
$800K
55 active · 31 DOM
04009
bridgton
$530K
55 active · 73 DOM
04072
saco
$545K
54 active · 38 DOM
04073
sanford
$418K
47 active · 34 DOM
04092
westbrook
$557K
45 active · 40 DOM
04102
portland
$499K
45 active · 58 DOM
04011
brunswick
$566K
45 active · 38 DOM
04107
cape elizabeth
$1.11M
41 active · 34 DOM
04106
south portland
$585K
41 active · 20 DOM
Sorted by active inventory · click a ZIP for its full report