Why Live in Waterboro
Waterboro, a rustic village in Alfred, Maine, is known for its abundance of lakes and ponds, including Lake Sherburne, Northwest Pond, and the popular Little Ossipee Lake. This peaceful, rural town offers a mix of lakeside properties and large rural lots, with homes ranging from wood-sided waterfront houses to conventional cottages and Cape Cods on expansive acreage. The Lake Arrowhead Community subdivision, shared with nearby Limerick, features closer-knit housing and community events like boat parades and ice cream socials. Waterboro is part of Regional School Unit 57, serving multiple towns and educating around 3,000 students from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Little Ossipee Lake is a central attraction, providing opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, and camping, with lively summer activities and winter ice-fishing. While Waterboro lacks a downtown district and mom-and-pop stores, it has convenience stores, a few restaurants, and XOTA Brewing Co., known for its variety of beers. The town hosts Maple Syrup Sunday annually, celebrating local syrup production with community gatherings. The Ossipee Mountaineers Snowmobile Club maintains over 40 miles of trails and meets monthly from September to April. Route 202 runs through Waterboro, offering a 40-minute drive to Portland, making city commuting feasible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Waterboro a good place to live?
Waterboro is a good place to live, receiving 3.8 stars from its residents. Waterboro is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Waterboro is a rural neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Waterboro has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.2 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $107,209 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 25.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Waterboro are home owners, with 14.5% of residents renting and 85.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Waterboro can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Waterboro neighborhood guide.
Is Waterboro, ME a safe neighborhood?
Waterboro, ME is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Waterboro?
The median home price in Waterboro is $444,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $89,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.22%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,180 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $93K a year to afford the median home price in Waterboro. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Waterboro is $107K.
What are the best public schools in Waterboro?
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Home Trends in Waterboro, ME
On average, homes in Waterboro, Alfred sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Waterboro, Alfred over the last 12 months is $419,900, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$419,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$449,300
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$153,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$318
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
57
Median List Price
$444,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
