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Howland, ME Housing Market
The typical home in Howland, ME is worth $189,813, rose 2.1% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $120,000 (through May 2026). With 12.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 252 days, Howland is a buyer's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $189,813 home is about $1,013/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Howland, ME
Typical home value
$189,813
+2.1% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$120,000
Last published period
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
252
Slow-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
12
12.0 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$48,021
Home costs 4.0x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
82.8%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Howland a buyer's or seller's market?
Howland, ME is a buyer's market, based on 12.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 252 days. Above 7 months of supply is a glut: inventory is well ahead of the sales pace, and buyers can take time to inspect, compare, and negotiate concessions.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Howland housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Howland, ME. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $120,000 |
| Median list price | $292,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $120/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 252 days |
| Active inventory | 12 listings |
| Months of supply | 12.0 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 82.8% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| New listings (that month) | 6 |
| Listings with a price cut | 33.3% |
| Market condition | Buyer's market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Howland is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Howland is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Howland home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Howland, ME fell 24.1%, from $158,000 to $120,000. The live Zillow value series has rose 2.1% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 33.3% of Howland listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 12.0 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 82.8%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Howland?
Priced off the typical home value of $189,813 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $37,963 | $151,850 | $1,013/mo |
| 5% | $9,491 | $180,322 | $1,203/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,013, that implies roughly $43,428 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Howland earns $48,021, about $4,593 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 4.0x — above the historical 3x norm but in line with much of the country in 2026.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Howland?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Howland, ME, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Howland?
Active listings in Howland, ME went from 5 in December 2024 to 12 in May 2026, a +140.0% change. Rising inventory is the single most useful leading indicator for buyers: more choice, longer marketing times, and more sellers willing to negotiate before price cuts show up in the median.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | 3 | not published |
| March 2025 | 1 | not published |
| April 2025 | 1 | not published |
| June 2025 | 6 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 6 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 8 | 6 |
| September 2025 | 9 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 10 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 10 | not published |
| March 2026 | 8 | 1 |
| April 2026 | 10 | 3 |
| May 2026 | 12 | 6 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Howland compare to Maine and the U.S.?
Howland homes sell for $120,000 — 73% below the Maine median of $439,200. Against the national median of $410,700, Howland runs 71% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howland, ME | $120,000 | not published | 252 days |
| Maine statewide | $439,200 | +3.0% | 45 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Howland
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 12.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 33.3%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $190 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $189,813 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Howland listing goes under contract in 252 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 82.8% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- In the last published month Howland added 6 new listings against 1 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved +2.1% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Howland varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Howland
There are currently 12 homes listed for sale in Howland, Maine. The median listing price is $292K.
Active listings
12
Homes on market
Median list price
$292K
Avg. days on market
252
Days until sale
New this week
6
Newly listed
How much do homes cost in Howland by property type?
How the Howland, ME market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $120,000 | $120/sq ft | 1 | 252 days |
Who lives in Howland?
American Community Survey estimates for Howland. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
1,208
Households
465
Median income
$48,021/yr
Median age
45.7 years
Owner-occupied
81.1%
Median home value
$101,900
Median gross rent
$941/mo
Mean commute
40.3 min
81.1% of occupied homes in Howland are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $101,900 against Zillow's $189,813 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which public schools serve Howland?
2 schools tracked · 228 students
The largest public schools serving Howland, ME by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Penobscot Valley High School
Grades 9-12 · 131 students
Hichborn Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 97 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Howland, ME?
Ordered by distance from Howland, not by size. Compare Howland side by side with any of them.
Howland housing market FAQ
Is Howland a buyer's or seller's market?
Howland, ME is currently a buyer's market. That read comes from 12.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 252 days, and sellers getting 82.8% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Howland?
The typical home in Howland, ME is worth $189,813 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $120,000, about $120 per square foot.
Is Howland cheaper than the rest of Maine?
Howland's median sale price of $120,000 is 73% lower than the Maine statewide median of $439,200, and 71% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Howland?
Homes in Howland, ME spent a median of 252 days on market before going under contract, versus 45 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Howland?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $189,813 home is about $1,013 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $43,428 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $48,021.
Are home prices rising in Howland?
The typical home value in Howland, ME rose 2.1% over the last 12 months, from $185,917 to $189,813 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Howland?
Howland ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Howland?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Howland, ME is a buyer's market with 12.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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