South Portland Maine Real Estate

Home Sales & Residential Property Pricing 

South Portland is a significant housing community in southern Maine.  The city offers many housing options - from historic homes, oceanfront cottages and many cozy neighborhoods - all within easy access to the downtown Portland business distrct.  Single family homes and condo sales represent 8% of the total Cumberland County residential sales.

2011 Sales Results

Single family home sales declined nearly 10% in 2011, continuing the trend of the last several years.  This decline was more significant than other local communities. The median price also was unfavorable compared to 2010, as the median price of $197,000 reflected a decrease of 3.9%.

Sales of condos were also below the previous year as only 43 properties were sold compared to 58 in 2010.  Encouraging, the median price was up 6.8%down from 2009 as 58 units were sold.  

For the second consecutive year the time to sell a home was one of the best in southern Maine at 45 days.

2012 Sales Results

Current Sales ActivityThe South Portland real estate market, like all markets across the country, is affected by many factors.  It is a relatively small market and often month-to-month results yield wide fluctuations.  Reviewing sales data on a three-month rolling average attempts to moderate the affects of seasonality, cyclicality and macroeconomics.  

At this time although there has been no significant improvement in pricing, there has been an upsurge in activity during this winter.  The percentage of homes under contract is improving. In South Portland the balance between sales and inventory for single family homes is acceptable, while there is too much inventory available for condos.
 

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