Lewiston, ME

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Lewiston, Maine?

The median home in Lewiston sells for $291,000 with prices down 9.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $8,730 in commissions — Ridleys flat fee saves you $5,231.

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Lewiston Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

53out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

53/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Lewiston market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2.5 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 31% below the Maine average of 3.6.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 9.6% year-over-year — vs. +3.9% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98.1% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1.9% below list. Maine average is 97.9%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

20% of homes selling above list price — 22% below the Maine average of 25.6%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

36 median days on market — 39 days faster than the Maine average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

41.9% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 26.3% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

26.5% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Maine average is 21.3%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.

$291,000

-9.6%

Days on Market

How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.

36

Price per Sq Ft

Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.

$174

Sale-to-List Ratio

How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.

98.1%

Months of Supply

How long it would take to sell all current listings at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.

2.5

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.
Somewhat Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

20%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

26.5%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

41.9%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$307,000$291,000

5.2%
$340K$320K$300K
AprJunAugOctDecFebMar

Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Lewiston?

The average Lewiston homeowner saves $5,231 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $291,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 1.8% of your home value

$291,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$8,730

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Lewiston?

The total cost to sell a house in Lewiston in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $8,730 with a traditional 3% commission on a $291,000 home.

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley EssentialsFSBO
Listing fee$8,730$3,499$999$0
Buyer agent$8,1482.8% avg$5,820~2% avg$5,820~2% avg$8,1482.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$4,365$4,365$4,365$4,365
Total cost$21,243$13,684$11,184$12,513
Net proceeds$269,757$277,316$279,816$278,487
You save$5,231$7,731$8,730No support

Based on the Lewiston median home price of $291,000. Buyer agent commission and closing costs are estimated and may vary.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Lewiston

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $8,730 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

1

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2

AI prepares your home

AI walk-through identifies what to fix, stage, and photograph. Your agent advises on what actually moves the needle.

3

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4

Your agent negotiates

Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.

5

Close and keep $5,231 more

Contracts, disclosures, deadline tracking, and closing coordination — from accepted offer to keys.

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