Why Live in South Freeport
South Freeport features winding, shaded streets and coastal roads lined with older New England-style homes. Inland, homebuyers can find ranch-style homes and bungalows from the early to mid-1900s, while waterfront properties include mid-20th-century Cape Cods. Winslow Memorial Park is a popular local attraction, offering picnic areas, a seasonal campground, nature trails, and opportunities for boating and fishing. The Brewer South Freeport Marine and Harraseeket Yacht Club are favored spots for boaters. Dining options in South Freeport include the cozy South Freeport Village Market, Sunrise Café, Cindy’s Lobster Rolls, and the Maine Beer Company. Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster Company provides seasonal seafood dining with coastal views. Grocery shopping is convenient with Shaw’s supermarket nearby, and the L.L. Bean flagship campus in Freeport Village Station offers retail shopping and outdoor gear. Community events include summer concerts at Winslow Park, the Maine Oyster Festival, a fall festival at L.L. Bean, and the Northern Lights event. South Freeport is car-dependent, with U.S. Route 1 providing access to Freeport’s core 4 miles away, and Interstate 295 connecting to Portland and Augusta. Public transportation options include the Greater Portland Metro bus system and Amtrak’s Downeaster line. The neighborhood has a low crime risk compared to the national average. Schools in the area include the highly rated Mast Landing School, Freeport Middle School, Freeport High School, and L'Ecole Française du Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Freeport a good place to live?
South Freeport is a good place to live. South Freeport is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. South Freeport is a rural neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. South Freeport has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.4 people per acre and a median age of 53. The average household income is $192,264 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 76.8% of residents. A majority of residents in South Freeport are home owners, with 15.9% of residents renting and 84.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving South Freeport can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
South Freeport neighborhood guide.
Is South Freeport, ME a safe neighborhood?
South Freeport, ME is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in South Freeport?
The median home price in South Freeport is $1,327,200. If you put a 20% down payment of $265,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $6,880 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $295K a year to afford the median home price in South Freeport. The average household income in South Freeport is $192K.
What are the best public schools in South Freeport?
The best public schools that serve South Freeport are:
What are the best private schools in South Freeport?
The best private schools that serve South Freeport are:
- L'Ecole Française du Maine has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average review score of 4.8.
- North Yarmouth Academy has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
- Pine Tree Academy has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
What are the most popular zip codes in South Freeport, Freeport, ME?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near South Freeport, Freeport, ME?
Home Trends in South Freeport, ME
On average, homes in South Freeport, Freeport sell after 5 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Freeport, Freeport over the last 12 months is $1,491,161, up 248% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,491,161
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,887,323
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$380,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$324
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median List Price
$1,327,200
Median Change From 1st List Price
-11%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
248%