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Berwick

Berwick

Rural Neighborhood in Maine

York County 03901, 03906

$457,179 Average Value
$270 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

Berwick adds to The Edge to its rural, New England character

Settled by the English in 1631 for its location near the Salmon Falls River, Berwick’s history resembles many other rural places between Maine and New Hampshire. But the small town's burgeoning vibe makes it stand out. “We’re building a new downtown called The Edge. It’s located riverside along Sullivan Street,” says Nichole Fecteau, a real estate agent with The Masiello Group and Berwick local. “There will be 13 buildings for restaurants, shops, offices and apartments. A few businesses like Badwolfe Butcher & Deli are already open, but it won't be done until the end of 2025.” While the new city center is still developing, residents have plenty of restaurants to eat at, nature preserves to explore and community events to enjoy in the meantime.

Sullivan Square is at the center of town and has a vibrant history.
Sullivan Square is at the center of town and has a vibrant history.
Sullivan Square is a place where Berwick residents can come together for events.
Sullivan Square is a place where Berwick residents can come together for events.
Welcome to Berwick, "Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow."
Welcome to Berwick, "Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow."
Horse farms can be found throughout the Berwick neighborhood.
Horse farms can be found throughout the Berwick neighborhood.
Berwick is the perfect neighborhood for those looking for that small-town charm.
Berwick is the perfect neighborhood for those looking for that small-town charm.
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Side-by-side Queen Annes and custom-built country estates

Berwick’s core is brimming with turn-of-the-century dwellings. Homebuyers will find three-bedroom Colonial Revivals and Queen Annes with wrap-around front porches. The wide, rural roads towards the town’s outskirts have midcentury ranch styles and Cape Cod cottages. Custom-built country estates have farmhouse-style facades or Colonial Revival architecture. They sit behind eastern hemlock trees on half-to-two-acre lots. From gravel driveways to two-car garages, houses here also have ample parking options for drivers. Buying a property in Berwick typically costs between $350,000 and $450,000, a range less than a York County home’s average $550,000.

Morning light shows off the community and neighborhood of Berwick.
Morning light shows off the community and neighborhood of Berwick.
A typical mobile home style that can be found in Berwick.
A typical mobile home style that can be found in Berwick.
Mobile homes are another option for residents of Berwick to consider.
Mobile homes are another option for residents of Berwick to consider.
Colonial style homes are a very popular choice in the Berwick neighborhood.
Colonial style homes are a very popular choice in the Berwick neighborhood.
New Colonial homes are constantly being developed in Berwick.
New Colonial homes are constantly being developed in Berwick.
Cape Cod style homes pack a lot of character into smaller spaces in Berwick.
Cape Cod style homes pack a lot of character into smaller spaces in Berwick.
Newly renovated Cape Cod style homes are available in the Berwick neighborhood.
Newly renovated Cape Cod style homes are available in the Berwick neighborhood.
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Students in Berwick follow a unique school path

As a part of the Maine School Administrative District #60, students in Berwick follow a unique education track. First, they may attend Vivian E. Hussey Primary School for kindergarten through third grade and Eric L. Knowlton School for fourth and fifth grade. Both schools have an overall C-plus grade from Niche. Next, they may attend B-minus-graded Noble Middle School for sixth and seventh grade. For grades eight through 12, students can go to C-plus-graded Noble High, where they can join the Multiple Pathways Program, which has a lower student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for a more hands-on learning experience in the core curriculum.

Overview of Vivian E. Hussey Primary School campus in Berwick.
Overview of Vivian E. Hussey Primary School campus in Berwick.
Afterwards, students can attend Eric L. Knowlton School for grades 4 and 5.
Afterwards, students can attend Eric L. Knowlton School for grades 4 and 5.
Eric L. Knowlton School is tucked away in Berwick, keeping kids safe and secured.
Eric L. Knowlton School is tucked away in Berwick, keeping kids safe and secured.
Noble High School is a public high school in North Berwick, Maine.
Noble High School is a public high school in North Berwick, Maine.
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A renovated athletic hub and Salmon Falls River fun

Memorial Field off Sweetser Street is the town’s athletic hub, featuring three baseball diamonds, a soccer field and a basketball court. The two playgrounds also provide plenty of activity for children watching their siblings play Little League games. “This park is currently undergoing updates, but it’s still open. There will be tennis courts here sometime in 2024,” says Fecteau. The town’s location near Salmon Falls River adds another recreation element, like the kayak launch on Rochester Street. Hikers and birdwatchers will enjoy the 86-acre Keay Brook Nature Preserve, where they’ll find a 1-mile path home to belted kingfisher habitats. Tucked behind the Berwick Public Library on Old Hill Pine Road, the Penny Pond Nature Trail is another popular 1-mile route. Its namesake waterway freezes every winter, making it perfect for ice skating. Thespians can catch a local production or a blues concert at Hackmatack Playhouse, a third-generation, family owned theatre in a 17th-century farmstead.

The Links at Outlook is an 18 hole championship facility in the Berwick neighborhood.
The Links at Outlook is an 18 hole championship facility in the Berwick neighborhood.
The Outlook Tavern is a great place to grab a beer and a bite to eat in Berwick.
The Outlook Tavern is a great place to grab a beer and a bite to eat in Berwick.
Enjoy a play at Hackmatack Playhouse, a Summer stock theater housed in an old barn.
Enjoy a play at Hackmatack Playhouse, a Summer stock theater housed in an old barn.
A rustic barn on a 17th century farmstead has been converted into the Hackmatack Playhouse.
A rustic barn on a 17th century farmstead has been converted into the Hackmatack Playhouse.
Local launches for launching kayaks and canoes can be found throughout Berwick.
Local launches for launching kayaks and canoes can be found throughout Berwick.
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Berwick community events

With a Memorial Day Parade and a Holiday Parade, Berwick has a few celebrations where the high school band and retro cars travel across Saw Mill Hill and the Somersworth-Berwick Bridge. “We do a trunk-or-treat for Halloween and a music festival every summer in Sullivan Square. There’s almost too many events to name,” says Fecteau.

Berwick-local brews and Badwolfe Butcher

Though The Edge is incomplete, Berwick has several other establishments to visit. Coffee lovers can start their morning at Aroma Joe’s, a New England-based café known for cold brew and energy drinks. Founded in 2015, Corner Point Brewing Company makes over 33 beers on-site and serves a variety of bar bites, including flatbreads and paninis. Grocery shoppers can grab organic vegetables from Orange Circle Farm on Blackberry Hill Road and fresh sausage links from Badwolfe Butcher & Deli on Sullivan Street. They’ll find even more options less than 3 miles away at the Walmart Supercenter on High Street. Target and The Home Depot are also in the same area.

Visit Orange Circle Farm for their fresh and organic produce and flowers.
Visit Orange Circle Farm for their fresh and organic produce and flowers.
Orange Circle Farm offers Berwick residents a place to get their vegetables and flowers.
Orange Circle Farm offers Berwick residents a place to get their vegetables and flowers.
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A future for walkers and New England cities nearby

“You won’t see many people walking around yet, but that will change when the downtown is done,” says Fecteau. Major thoroughfares like Maine State Route 9 and U.S. Route 202 span Berwick’s core, making city centers like Augusta and Concord a little over an hour away. Drivers can also take Salmon Falls Road 7 miles north to reach Rochester, the largest city in the seacoast region.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Portsmouth International at Pease

36 min drive

Bus

Sullivan St. (Berwick Town Hall)

Bus

Allen & Lord Sts. (Berwick Meadows)

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Allen St. & Saw Mill Hill Southbound

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Wilson & School Sts.

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Wilson St. Parking Northbound

Bus

Saw Mill Hill & George St.

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Berwick US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$455,000
Median Single Family Price
$480,500
Median Townhouse Price
$335,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$339,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$270
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
78
Months of Supply
0.90
Median List Price
$460,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,832
Median Year Built
1985
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,711
Below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,146
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,546
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
69,478

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 3
    11am - 1pm

    Lot 9B Diamond Hill Rd, Berwick, ME 03901

    $674,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,943 Sq Ft
    • Lot 9B Diamond Hill Rd

    Under Construction! Brand new 4 bedroom home nestled on beautiful 2.06 private, wooded parcel in the heart of Berwick, Maine. Home plan offers three bedrooms upstairs, spacious kitchen and living area plus finished lower level with in-law apartment and a walk out. Generous allowances, hardwood on first floor, tile in baths, central air conditioning included. Great location, easy access to

    Carrie Blair The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
6,978
Median Age
40
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$84,058
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,650

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.1%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.6%
Advanced Degrees
11.8%
% Population in Labor Force
72.6%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
11°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
71''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

12 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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