Why Live in Cumberland Foreside
Cumberland Foreside, a coastal neighborhood in Cumberland, offers a serene residential setting with stunning ocean views and easy access to Casco Bay. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of late 19th-century gambrel farmhouses and more recent 1980s Colonial Revivals, shingle-style estates, and Cape Cod dwellings. Many homes boast private beaches and deep-water docks, while others have access to exclusive resident-only beaches. Broad Cove Reserve provides public beach access, fishing, and a boat launch, along with a nearly 2-mile trail system. The Portland Yacht Club, located 2 miles south, offers boat storage and hosts sailing competitions. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy the nearby Portland Country Club and Val Halla Golf & Recreation. Cumberland Foreside is safer than the national average, contributing to its appeal for full-time residents. The neighborhood lacks public transportation but is well-connected by I-295, Maine Route 88, and U.S. Route 1, making downtown Portland just an 8-mile drive away. Local attractions include the annual Cumberland Fair and the Falmouth Shopping Center, which is 4 miles south and features grocery stores, a cinema, and dining options like Foreside Tavern & Side Bar and Sicilian Table. Children attend the highly rated Mabel I. Wilson School and Greely Middle, with a range of extracurricular activities available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cumberland Foreside a good place to live?
Cumberland Foreside is a good place to live. Cumberland Foreside is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Cumberland Foreside is a suburban neighborhood. Cumberland Foreside has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.3 people per acre and a median age of 51. The average household income is $165,148 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 73.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Cumberland Foreside are home owners, with 16.6% of residents renting and 83.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Cumberland Foreside can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Cumberland Foreside neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Cumberland Foreside?
The median home price in Cumberland Foreside is $849,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $169,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,390 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $188K a year to afford the median home price in Cumberland Foreside. The average household income in Cumberland Foreside is $165K.
What are the best public schools in Cumberland Foreside?
The best public schools that serve Cumberland Foreside are:
- Falmouth Middle School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Falmouth High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
- Greely High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
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Home Trends in Cumberland Foreside, ME
On average, homes in Cumberland Foreside, Cumberland sell after 77 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Cumberland Foreside, Cumberland over the last 12 months is $815,000, up 213% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$815,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$815,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$228,813
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,325,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$472
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median List Price
$849,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
213%
