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A quiet town full of trees and homes
Considering both population and geography, Lyman is a smaller town than neighboring areas. It sits at just under 50 square miles and the total population, as of 2020, was less than 5,000 people. “There’s no center of town. It’s a rural area. There’s not much there, but it’s a nice place to live,” says Joyce Veroneau, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty in Kennebunkport who has been serving the area since 2002. Instead of a host of amenities, Lyman offers a true sense of serenity and community at local stores or one of the town’s annual events. Roads surrounded by mature trees welcome visitors and residents, winding along the area’s homes and farms. Residents can head to a nearby park and enjoy some time out on one of the town’s many ponds.
The bucolic countryside of Lyman attracts homebuyers.
The Kennebec River Band performs in Lyman.
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Maine’s farms, ponds, and sports
The Bunganut Lake Camping Area is one of the main places for recreation, with a variety of spots for locals to enjoy a playset or the water. Near the campground is the Lyman Town Park, which offers plenty of picnic space for locals to enjoy the views of the lake after taking a hike. Just across the street is Bunganut Field, which offers a wide-open space with two baseball diamonds, perfect for athletes of all ages. The area also has a wide variety of farms and orchards, many of which have spaces open to the public for those who wish to get their hands dirty and get closer to nature. Equestrians will also enjoy Rest & Be Thankful Farm, a seasonal horse boarding facility that hosts events and offers classes.
Bunganut Pond is a favorite summertime spot in Lyman.
The sports field of Lyman Town Park.
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Lyman’s breweries and restaurants
Lyman’s most popular spot for beer and a bite to eat is the local beerhouse, Funky Bow Brewery & Beer Co. This brewery, set back in the woods, ferments coffee porters, IPAs and Kolsch-style beers, hosts live music performances and makes homemade pizza in a brick oven. Locals can also head to the northern end of the town to get to Town Line, a family-owned restaurant with a wide variety of home-cooked food served at a table, at the bar or to go. Locals can shop for daily necessities at the nearby Goodwins Mills General Store on the neighborhood's eastern end or the Dollar General in the south. Big box stores like Target can be found in Biddeford, 8 miles away.
Funky Bow is an outdoor bar is Lyman.
Lyman has a Dollar General store.
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Secluded Maine homes on larger lawns
Lyman is the place to find a home surrounded by nature and trees. Mid-Century Cape Cods, classic wooden cabins and ranch-style homes make up a majority of the neighborhood, with almost every home sporting a spacious yard. Many homes also have winding driveways hiding homes among the trees, and some even having water access along one of the many ponds in the area. Prices can range from around $375,000 to $800,000 for a home. For locals looking to build their own homes, the town also has multiple open lots that typically sell for $100,000 to $250,000.
Ranch homes are typical in Lyman.
This home is nestled in Lyman.
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Children in Lyman attend school through Regional School Unit 57, which cares for multiple neighborin
Children in Lyman attend school through Regional School Unit 57, which cares for multiple neighboring areas. Students can start their education in the middle of the town at Lyman Elementary School, which receives a B-minus rating on Niche. Students can then move on to schools in Waterboro at Massabesic Middle School, which receives a C-plus rating, before finishing up at the C-minus rated Massabesic High School, which has been serving the community since 1969.
Massabesic High School - Home of The Mustangs
Lyman Elementary School is home of the Mustangs.
Massabesic Middle School serves students in grades 6-8.
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Driving in a rural area
Being a rural town, transportation is key for residents of Lyman. “It’s good for commuting if you worked in Portland or Biddeford – it’s not far from the turnpike,” Veroneau says. The area is very car-friendly, with residents needing to drive along Alfred Road and Route 202 to get most of their daily necessities. For trips outside Maine, locals can head to the Portland International Jetport, 24 miles away. Southern Marine Health Care Hospital is 9 miles to the east of town.
Interstate 95 is near Lyman.
Route 111 runs through Lyman.
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Lyman and Biddeford events
The town of Lyman works hard to bring the community together at events such as the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Lyman Elementary School. The event features both baskets of goodies and a raffle for local families who attend. For indoor fun, the community also has an active library that offers story hours for preschoolers, craft nights and book clubs for adults. More events can be found in nearby cities like Biddeford, where locals can attend River Jam & Fringe Fest, which is a weekend of activities ranging from fireworks shows to live music and activities for children.
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On average, homes in Lyman, Alfred sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Lyman, Alfred over the last 12 months is $495,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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