Buying a Home in Scarborough
Buying in Scarborough follows Maine's standard purchase process, in a genuinely competitive, expensive market with real, new supply arriving through The Downs.
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Learn moreMaine's standard purchase process applies
As elsewhere in Maine, Scarborough purchase contracts typically include inspection, financing, and appraisal contingencies. Confirm current specific timelines with a Maine-licensed agent.
A genuinely expensive, competitive market
Scarborough's median sold price ran $741,500-$799,000 in 2026, with homes selling in approximately 20 days -- budget and move decisively.
Real new supply through The Downs
More than 600 residential units have been built at The Downs (the former Scarborough Downs racetrack site) over more than seven years, with more construction ongoing.
Key takeaways
- Scarborough's housing market runs genuinely competitive and expensive -- budget for a real premium versus Maine and national medians.
- Maine's standard inspection/financing/appraisal-contingency purchase process applies to Scarborough buyers.
- The Downs redevelopment offers real, growing new-construction supply, though still actively under development.
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