Can you guess which two Maine towns were named the hottest for home sales in the US?
Portland, Kittery, Belfast or Windham?
If you guessed Windham, you nailed it! According to Maine Realtor Magazine, in 2022 the median listing price was $505,000 and median days on the market were 10. “Even with the recent price increases, home prices in Windham still average less than those in the surrounding metro area” (Source). In Cumberland county, near Portland, Windham is a hotspot for out of town Bostonians looking for a change of scenery. Covered bridges decorate the town for beach lovers and lake enthusiasts to enjoy! This town is a host to shops, restaurants, minigolf, and so much more! Less than a half an hour to Portland means you can enjoy the convenience of city life while maintaining that hometown charm.
Next challenge! Lewiston, Auburn, Greenwood, or Farmington?
Did you guess Auburn? According to Maine Realtor Magazine in 2022, the median listing price was $267,000 and median days on the market were 12. Like the other Maine shoutout in this ranking list, Auburn is a hot spot for interest from Bostonian and Portland residents. The Lewiston-Auburn metropolitan area is also the second largest in Maine making it a destination in Androscoggin county (Source). Host to the Auburn Lobster Festival you can find live music, delicious treats and craft brews. Can’t make it to the festival? These fun features can be found in Auburn all year round!
Maine is a destination for Mainers and visitors alike. Maine has the woods, lakes, and the ocean to share. I mean they don’t call it Vacationland for nothing! Visitors come for a vacation but stay for a lifetime after seeing all the state has to offer. Leaf peeping in the fall draws New Englanders to the state to watch the foliage change. Beaches in the summer for surfers to dive in. Skiing and snowboarding in the winter chasing that fresh powder. Maine is also home to a number of local breweries that ship all over the country. Check out this list of Maine breweries from the Maine Brewers Guild today! No matter what your interests, Maine has something for you.