Outer Essex Townhomes for Sale

Outer Essex in Bangor, ME, offers a diverse range of housing options, from historic early 1900s homes to new constructions from 2024. Home styles include ranches, Cape Cods, Colonial Revivals, and New Englanders, with manufactured home communities located in the northern part of the neighborhood. The area boasts several parks, such as Essex Woods with its trails and basketball court, and Prentiss Woods, which features additional trails and picnic areas. The nearby Bangor City Forest, just 5 miles away, provides over 680 acres of wildlife habitats and 9 miles of trails for hiking and dog walking. For shopping and dining, residents frequent the Broadway Shopping Center, which includes stores like Hannaford and T.J. Maxx, and eateries such as Governor's Restaurant & Bakery and The Tarratine. Outer Essex is also close to downtown Bangor, where events like the Bangor State Fair and concerts at the Maine Savings Amphitheater take place. The neighborhood is car-friendly, with Interstate 95 providing easy access to nearby Newport and Orono. Essential services are conveniently located, with Saint Joseph Hospital less than 2 miles away and Bangor International Airport 4 miles to the west. The area is served by highly rated schools, including Fruit Street School, William S. Cohen School, and Bangor High School, which is known for its academic excellence and strong athletics programs. For higher education, Husson University is situated nearby.