Market Intelligence · ME / Cumberland County

Scarborough, ME home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$690K1-yr changeDown0.6%

The typical home value in Scarborough, ME is $690K as of September 2026, down 0.6% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Scarborough ZIP code, the median list price is $800K and homes spend a median of 31 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Scarborough, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$690K
1-yr changeMedian across Scarborough ZIPs
-0.6%
ZIP markets live2 tracked in Scarborough
1
County
Cumberland County

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12-month value trend

-0.6% over 12 months

Typical home value in Scarborough over the last 12 months: $694K in Sep 2025 to $690K in Sep 2026 (-0.6%).

Sep 2025$694K

Sep 2026$690K

Median Zillow home value index across Scarborough's ZIP codes.

Context

Scarborough's housing market is showing modest softness as of September 2026. The typical home value stands at $689,504, down 0.6% over the past year. With 55 homes for sale and a median list price of $799,963, inventory remains limited but selection exists. Homes are spending a median of 31 days on market, and 15.4% of listings have seen a price cut. If you're considering selling, the slower pace and recent price decline suggest this is a buyer-friendly moment, which may require realistic pricing and strong preparation to move quickly.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Scarborough, ME?

Typical home value

$690K

Down0.6%YoY

Median list price

$800K

Days on market

31

Homes for sale

55

Price cuts

15.4%

New listings

50

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Scarborough's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Scarborough, ME home prices over time

Typical home values in Scarborough, ME are down 0.6% over the past year, from $694K in September 2025 to $690K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Scarborough, ME, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$689,504-0.6%
September 2025$693,677No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Scarborough ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Scarborough, ME a buyer's or seller's market?

Scarborough, ME leans toward a seller's market.

Relatively few listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 31 days on market and 15% of listings with a price cut in the typical Scarborough ZIP code, and 50 new listings against 55 active listings across Scarborough, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Scarborough housing market forecast 2027

+1.6%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 1 Scarborough ZIP code, points to typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Scarborough fell 0.6%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Scarborough?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Scarborough shows typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027, after a 0.6% decline over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 1 Scarborough ZIP code has both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Scarborough?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 2 Scarborough ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Scarborough, ME home prices.

How much is a home worth in Scarborough?

The typical home value in Scarborough is $689,504 as of September 2026, down 0.6% from the year prior.

How many homes are for sale in Scarborough?

There are 55 homes for sale in Scarborough as of September 2026, with 50 new listings that month.

How long do homes take to sell in Scarborough?

The median time on market is 31 days, and the median list price is $799,963. About 15.4% of current listings have had a price reduction.

Are home prices going up or down in Scarborough, ME?

Typical home values in Scarborough, ME are down 0.6% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Scarborough, ME a buyer's or seller's market?

Scarborough, ME leans toward a seller's market. Relatively few listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 31 days on market and 15% of listings with a price cut in the typical Scarborough ZIP code, and 50 new listings against 55 active listings across Scarborough, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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