Scarborough ME Real Estate

Just south of Portland lies a community known for its great schools and strong housing market. Currently the inventory of residential real estate hovers around 130 with the lionshare being single family homes. Approximately 200 to 250 homes and condos sell each year with recent median prices around 300K. Waterfront property and rural farmhouse retreats can both be found within this diverse community.

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Located in Cumberland County, approximately 7 miles south of Portland, Scarborough offers easy access to many popular venues in southern Maine. A short drive away from the Maine Mall and with many opportunities for recreation and entertainment in Scarborough there is no reason to ever be bored. There are also a number of parks, beaches and protected land in Scarborough for endless outdoor activities.

Real Estate in Scarborough Overview

The real estate markets in Scarborough offer many options from waterfront homes to rural farmhouses.The inventory of residential properties is currently around 130 units. Pricing held its own in 2009 compared with 2008 statistics dropping to just 302K from 304K. Volume for the community clocked in with 223 homes and condos selling compared with 207 in 2008.

If looking to stay close to Portland, but within a similar type of community I would suggest exploring real estate opportunities in Falmouth or check out the homes for sale in Cape Elizabeth.
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Scarborough Housing Graphs

Below are Scarborough real estate historical housing charts
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Historical Transaction Volume

Historical Pricing

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Population, Demographics, Income
Scarborough has a population of about 20,000 people. The population is about 97 percent white, with just over one percent Asian. The average age in Scarborough is 38.8 and families, or non-single residents account for 72 percent of the total population. The median household income for people in Scarborough is 55,401 dollars. This is higher than the reported 51,631 median household income for the United States.
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In addition to Scarborough’s close proximity to Portland, there is a variety of venues for entertainment in Scarborough.  Play in the arcade; go to the café and go-karting all at Maine Indoor Karting. See a Play at Good Theater or enjoy a game of golf at one of four golf courses in Scarborough. Dine out at Clambake Seafood Restaurant, Anjon’s Italian Restaurant, Dimitri’s Restaurant for Greek inspired food and atmosphere, Bayley’s Seafood Restaurant or chose from an assortment of other restaurants in the Scarborough area. The main shopping center for residents in Scarborough is the Main Mall which is located in South Portland and is approximately a ten minute drive away.
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Recreation and Beaches

Ferry Beach and Western Beach are neighboring beaches which together make up about 5,000 feet of beachfront land.  Pine Point Beach is also located in Scarborough and can be seen from across the bay from Ferry Beach.

Scarborough also has many parks and recreation areas. Some of these include Memorial park, Scarborough River Wildlife Sanctuary, Springbrook Park, Jennie and Issac E. Wiley Recreation Area and Peterson Field.  More information about each of these parks can be found at http://www.scarborough.me.us/commserv/documents/parks/index.html.
The Scarborough Marsh is another spot for recreation. It is 3100 acres of preserved land and home to various forms of wildlife. For more information on canoeing, exploring trails and much more go to http://www.maineaudubon.org/explore/centers/marsh2.shtml.
 
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 Scarborough School's Overview

Kindergarten through second grade-
Blue Point School
Eight Corners Elementary School
Pleasant Hill School

Third through fifth grade-
Benjamin Wentworth Intermediate School

Sixth through eighth grade-
Scarborough Middle School

Ninth through twelfth grade-
Scarborough High School

More information on each public school can be found at http://www.scarborough.k12.me.us/.

There is also one private school in Scarborough for pre-kindergarten through kindergarten, Toddle Inn Child Care School.
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