Wiscasset Maine Real Estate

Overview of Wiscasset Maine

The town of Wiscasset Maine is the county seat of Lincoln County. Located on the tidal Sheepscot River just east of Bath and under 50 miles away from Portland. Wiscasset has its roots as a port town and was at one point in consideration to be chosen as Maine’s capital.

It was the busiest port north of Boston by the late 1700’s. As a modern town, Wiscasset has a charming village area surrounded by beautiful countryside of Mid Coastal Maine.

In 1605, Samuel de Champlain is said to have landed here and exchanged gifts with the Indians. Situated on the tidal Sheepscot River, Wiscasset was first settled in 1663. The community was abandoned during the French and Indian Wars, and the King Philip's War in 1675 and then resettled around 1730. In 1760, it was incorporated as Pownalborough after Colonial Governor Thomas Pownall. In 1802, it resumed its original Abenaki name, Wiscasset, which means "coming out from the harbor but you don't see where."

History of Wiscasset

Wiscasset is a great community to call home but not for every home buyer thus we woudl encurage you to check out the property values for homes and condos in South Portland. Another local Maine community that gets a lot of attention in the region due to its affordable real estate values is the housing community of York. We hope either way that our website www.myMaineProperty.com has been informative and provided a good overview housing and real esate guide for Wiscasset

Wiscasset Historical Housing Statistics

The housing market in Wiscasset has continued to remain slow as of late with the list to sales ration hovering around 90% making it an ideal Maine buyers market.

The Wiscasset, Maine housing market for residential real estate saw a total of 40 residential homes and condos sell in 2012 compared with 32 in 2011. The median sales price in 2012 was $207,000 compared with $150,000 in 2011 which shows that the real estate market has become quite stable.

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Wiscasset Schools and Education Overview

Wiscasset is a part of Regional School Unit 12, which also includes the towns of Palermo, Whitefield, Jefferson, Alna, Windsor, and Augusta.

"Dedicated to cultivating an environment that honors the growth and change for all learners."

 

Useful School Links

• Wiscasset School Department
• Wiscasset High School
• Wiscasset Middle School
• Wiscasset Primary School
• Wiscasset Christian Academy

Recreation in Wiscasset, ME

Business Links

• Snowsquall Inn & Ski – Bed and Breakfast conveniently located on coastal route 1
• Treats of Maine – Wine, cheese, and specialty food.
• Lilac Cottage Antiques – the oldest Antiques shop in Wiscasset.

Restaurant Links

• Sarah's Cafe – Family dining on the Sheepscot River.
• Sea Basket – Maine lobster and seafood.
• Le Garage Restaurant – Full service restaurant - from brunch to pub.