Southern Maine Real Estate


maine bridge Crossing over the bridge from New Hampshire into southern ME elicits for myself and I am sure many others a magical feeling of excitement, enthusiasm and happiness. Returning back to the way life truly should be... the southern Maine region offers a great degree of variety in real estate options ranging from waterfront estates and luxury intown Portland condo's to more modest colonials and affordable capes/ranches.
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  • Portland - The largest city in the state.
  • South Portland - A great alternative to Portland yet minutes to downtown.
  • Freeport - Home of LL Bean and a wonderful year round commmunity.
  • Falmouth - One of the finest suburbs with a top school district.
  • Yarmouth - Voted best schools in ME...a classic New England community.
  • Gorham - A bit more rural and home to the university of Southen Maine
  • Cape Elizabeth - Very desirable location with fantastic schools and state parks!
  • Scarborough - Just south of Portland with great beaches and a solid school district.
  • Cumberland - A bit more rural and affordable.
  • Westbrook - The most affordable suburb of Portland and a growing downtown region.
  • Saco - Just south of Scarborough. Affordable homes and a nice year round community.
  • Biddeford - 20 minutes south of Portland and more affordable than many area communities.

Jump to specific overviews we have created on real estate in Falmouth Foreside, or our pages geared specifically to homes in Portland Maine for sale or if you want to learn more about condos for sale in Portland Maine please click here.


portland maineReal Estate in Portland Maine
Portland is Maine's metropolis with a whopping population of 64,000! Being the primary hub of all activity the city offers a bustling night life combined with many cultural and outdoor recreational activities to pursue. In 2010 the median home sold for 209K. Currently there are 325 homes and condos on the market with a small ranch or cape obtainable for 175K whilst a luxury intown Portland condo entry level is in the 300-400K range. Learn More arrow

falmouth maineReal Estate in Falmouth Maine
Portland's northern neighbor and one of the nicest zip codes in the state. Real estate is not cheap with the median price of a home in 2010 topping out at 399K, but with its convenient location, excellent school district and high quality neighborhoods, Falmouth is worth a look for the business professional or new family looking to start a home. Learn More arrow

cape elizabeth maineReal Estate in Cape Elizabeth Maine
Portland's southern neighbor and also one of the best zip codes in the state is Cape Elizabeth where an median home sold for 359K in 2010. The oldest suburb community of Portland Cape has excellent vistas from its 2 state parks, one of the best school districts in the state and a wide range or real estate options to choose from. Be it an estate overlooking Casco Bay, a charming colonial in a neighborhood association or a simple cape in a more rural setting. Learn More arrow

scarborough maineReal Estate in Scarborough Maine
South of Portland lies a wondeful community with also a great reputation for solid schools. The median price for a home in Scarborough was 292K in 2010 holding steady compared with 297K in 2009! Offering many options for recreation and beach excursions one can find all types of homes for sale in this fantastic town. Learn More arrow

South Portland MaineReal Estate in South Portland Maine
Just over the million dollar bridge from Portland sits South Portland. Wonderful suburban neighborhoods within walking distance to area beaches, home to the Maine Mall and with an median home price in 2010 of 198K. This southern Maine community should definitelynot be overlooked. Learn More arrow

cumberland maineReal Estate in Cumberland Maine
Traveling north past Falmouth one hits Cumberland. Best described as a more rural and more affordable Falmouth community. A solid school district and still only a 10-15 minutes from Portland Cumberland is home to the famous Cumberland county fairgrounds. In 2010 89 homes sold at a median sold price of 273K. Learn More arrow

yarmouth maineReal Estate in Yarmouth Maine
Home to the famous Yarmouth Clam Festival and a quintessential coastal Maine community. History abounds in this small affluent year round neighborhood. Great school districts, excellent waterfront property, 200 year old in own capes and a great downtown. If you are looking for "the Maine feel" less than 15 minutes to Portland, look no further. In 2010 100 homes sold at a median price of 281K. Learn More arrow

Freeport maineReal Estate in Freeport Maine
Home to the famous LL Bean Company and the surrounding outlet shopping centers Freeport is not just about the stores. It has another side ...a rural, thriving coastal Maine community feel. In 2010 85 homes sold at a median transaction price of 288K. Waterfront property, historic homes, and simple ranches within walking distance to downtown can all be found in this great lower mid coast community. Learn More arrow

Real Estate in Biddeford Maine
Located on the Saco river across from Saco, Biddeford offers great real estate deals within a 20 minute drive to Portland. In 2010, 147 homes sold at a median transaction price of 190K. Home also to the University of New England, Biddeford is an up and coming community with lots or redevelopment going one. Learn More arrow

If you happen to be looking for real estate in Canada, Ken Wyder and his MLS Vancouver Real Estate search enable you to view all homes for sale in the region.

 

Not ready to buy, the folks at Schneider Property Managment offer wonderful Portland Maine Property Management solutions.

Here is a rough overview of the housing inventories, pricing and days on market for all towns compiled Fall 2008

Town Inventory Sold 2007
Median Sold Price
Portland
481
778
245K
South Portland
156
344
214K
Falmouth
181
179
395K
Cumberland
99
100
345K
Yarmouth:
84
95
372K
Cape Elizabeth
94
149
330K
Scarborough
193
252
333K
Saco
193
227
245K
Biddeford
200
139
215K
Old Orchard
230
200
220K
Kennebunkport
81
96
496K

Thanks for stopping by to learn more about Southern ME Real Estate and the communities within this great region.

Disclaimer:
“Based on information from the Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc. for the period (date) through (date). Provided by an individual user of MREIS. MREIS has not reviewed the contents and does not make any representations, warranties or guarantees regarding the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any statistical information and data provided.” Rev 8.06