Outer Essex
Neighborhood in Bangor, Maine
Penobscot County 04401
Quiet homes in residential pockets on Essex Street
A wide variety of housing options is available to homebuyers in Outer Essex. Many residential areas are set up in their own separate neighborhoods and residential pockets, with manufactured home communities on the neighborhood’s northern end. Many smaller homes are ranch-styles and Cape Cods, while most larger homes are Colonial Revivals and New Englanders. There is a wide range of build years, from historic early 1900s homes to some constructions from 2024. “Lots of homes in Bangor tend to be more historic or older,” Conrad says. Prices in the neighborhood commonly range from around $200,000 to $550,000.
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Trails in and Outer Essex
Essex Woods is home to trails, a basketball court and the Bangor Dog Park. Additional trails and picnic areas can be found at Prentiss Woods, located right behind the high school. Bangor City Forest is just 5 miles from the community, with over 680 acres of wildlife habitats, working forests and 9 miles of trails. “It’s an excellent place to go on a hike, and you can see residents walking their dogs there all the time,” Conrad says.
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Bangor High School athletics and Husson University
Bangor area students can start their education at Fruit Street School, which receives an A-minus rating on Niche. They can continue to the William S. Cohen School, which also scores an A-minus. The B-plus-rated Bangor High School, located in Outer Essex, has been a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence since 2002 and is the only Class A school in northern Maine. The high school is also especially proud of its athletics programs, with its girls’ soccer team winning the 2024 state championship. For those seeking higher education, the neighborhood is right next to Husson University, a private university that opened in 1898.
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Bangor State Fair and nearby outdoor concerts
Residents of Outer Essex are just a short drive from several downtown events, the largest of which is the Bangor State Fair. The fair has been a tradition since 1849 and is one of the oldest in the country. It occurs over two weekends in August and is packed with activities, including carnival rides, demolition derbies and a number of local performances. The downtown area is also home to the Maine Savings Amphitheater, which holds concerts throughout the summer and has hosted musical guests like Hozier and Avril Lavigne.Access to Interstate 95 and Broadway
Outer Essex has a number of transportation options. Interstate 95 is one of the busier and more important roads in Bangor. It cuts through the lower portion of the neighborhood, making trips to nearby Newport and Orono a streamlined process. The neighborhood is more car-friendly, but with Broadway right along the western end of the community, getting to downtown Bangor takes only a few minutes. Saint Joseph Hospital is less than 2 miles away, and Bangor International Airport is 4 miles to the west.Nearby and the Broadway Shopping Center
Broadway Shopping Center includes anchor stores like Hannaford and T.J. Maxx, as well as numerous local and international restaurant chains. Governor's Restaurant & Bakery is a small spot with a diner feel where patrons often need doggy bags to carry home the large portions of chowder and house-made baked goods. For a fancier dining experience, residents can head to The Tarratine. This historic three-story restaurant used to be an exclusive club originally led by former vice president Hannibal Hamlin. “The club was bought up by the Quirk family and turned into this lovely space for both events and dinners,” Conrad says. Daily specials range from locally sourced salads to cider-braised pork shoulder.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Evelyn Conrad
Evelyn Conrad
Realty of Maine
(207) 275-6965
153 Total Sales
9 in Outer Essex
$57K - $400K Price Range
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Dani O'Halloran
Dani O'Halloran
Realty of Maine
(207) 275-6716
84 Total Sales
1 in Outer Essex
$318,000 Price
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Elaine Pelletier
Elaine Pelletier
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
(207) 605-5464
244 Total Sales
8 in Outer Essex
$65K - $283K Price Range
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Kurtis Marsh
Kurtis Marsh
Realty of Maine
(207) 945-8166
235 Total Sales
5 in Outer Essex
$130K - $285K Price Range
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Carolyn Fish
Carolyn Fish
NextHome Experience
(207) 610-7831
237 Total Sales
6 in Outer Essex
$90K - $650K Price Range
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Dolly Perkins
Dolly Perkins
Realty of Maine
(207) 600-2814
407 Total Sales
1 in Outer Essex
$275,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 3rd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Bangor Dog Park
Bangor Community Garden
Bangor City Forest
Essex Woods
Prentiss Woods
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Outer Essex | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Outer Essex Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Outer Essex, Bangor sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Outer Essex, Bangor over the last 12 months is $270,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$270,000
Median Sale Price
$270,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$270,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$750,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$231,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$183
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
498
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1987
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,750
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,580
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,188
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,810
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$399,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,748 Sq Ft
- 976 Essex St
- New 1 day ago
Meticulously maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car raised ranch, featuring hardwood, tile, and carpeted floors, storage garage and storage buildings, large deck for entertaining, raised garden beds, blueberry bushes, beautiful flowering shrubs. This is a must see. Conveniently located, close to town but in the country feel.
Duane Williams Realty of Maine
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$225,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,300 Sq Ft
- 68 Baldwin Dr
- New 1 day ago
Located just off Broadway and near all of Bangors amenities is this beautiful Orchard Hill Condo! This property has new flooring throughout, new paint and a nice patio for you to enjoy! This condo has a nice, spacious open floor plan on the first floor which also contains a half bath! The second floor features two bedrooms with a full bath and laundry! The primary bedroom has it's own staircase
Bobbi-Lyn Tidswell Acres Away, Inc.
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$310,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,560 Sq Ft
- 37 Cortland Cir
- New 2 days ago
This condo is in move in condition! Step into one of Bangor's best condo/PUD developments All appliances included. 2 heat pumps provide plenty of heat and air condition and the Rinnai propane heater is rarely used. This unit backs up to the woods and is in a quiet location. Close to the airport, downtown Bangor and an easy commute to Orono campus of University of Maine.
Earl Black Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,051
Median Age
46
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,338
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,338
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.7%
Advanced Degrees
15.4%
% Population in Labor Force
59.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
69''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
36
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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