Hebron is a rural community of southwestern Maine
Corridors of trees line Maine State Routes 119 and 124, the primary arteries that frame the rural community of Hebron. The dense foliage is a hallmark of the Maine town, where homes are spaced apart and locals have access to myriad recreational opportunities amid the state’s Lakes and Mountains region. Despite the seclusion, residents are also close to nearby towns. "Hebron is a small town and kind of a bedroom community to Auburn,” says Mike Quinn, a Realtor and broker with EXP Realty. “It's rural, there's privacy and you get more bang for your buck.” Portland and Lewiston, two of the state’s largest cities, are also within driving distance.
Homes are driving distance to Hebron and Lewiston
Most of Hebron’s housing is concentrated along State Routes 119 and 124. Architecture typically takes the form of ranch-style homes, Cape Cods or retreats , with many properties set on more than an acre of land. Recent sales for single-family homes have ranged between $300,000 and about $600,000, while manufactured homes tend to sell for between $160,000 and $170,000.
The Maine wilderness awaits outdoor enthusiasts
Natural spaces make up most of the recreational amenities in Hebron, with few established parks. Marshall Pond sits on the southwestern edge of the community, spanning over 150 acres with a small island and fishing and boating opportunities. "Marshall Pond isn’t really developed or populated, so it's really nice,” Quinn says. Robinson Arena at Hebron Academy offers specific public-skating times during the winter.
Hebron Pines RV and Golf has a campground and public nine-hole course. In northern Hebron, Ultimate Dog Sledding Experience offers programs for locals to ride along with guides and their packs through the Maine wilderness, as well as tours of Streaked Mountain. Streaked Mountain Trail itself runs for over a mile just north of Hebron.
Hebron students typically attend a three-school pipeline
Regional School Unit No. 17 is known locally as MSAD 17 and serves the Hebron area; the district receives a C grade from Niche. Kids can attend the B-rated Hebron Station School from kindergarten through sixth grade. Oxford Hills Middle School and Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School each receive a C. The high school offers a robust offering of athletic programs, including teams for both alpine and Nordic skiing. All high school students are required to perform a minimum of 20 hours of community service in order to qualify for graduation. Hebron Academy, a private boarding school beginning with sixth grade, is also located in the community.
Locals often head to Norway for shopping and dining
When residents want to dine out or shop, they typically have to look beyond Hebron. “There are farm stands and a convenience store, but very little commercial stuff in Hebron,” Quinn says. Ruby on the Hill is a sourdough bakery in the area that offers a variety of breads and cookies, while King’s Hill Inn & Barn operates as a bed-and-breakfast just west. The Square offers comfort food close to Norway Soft Serve. Yianni’s House of Pizza sits close to Ninja Sushi Asian Bistro down State Route 26. Grocery shoppers often go to Save A Lot in Norway, about 7 miles west, or to Hannaford in Turner, about 13 miles east.
Two state routes run through Hebron
There are no public transportation options within Hebron, so locals rely on cars to get around. State Route 119 runs east-west through southern Hebron, while State Route 124 runs north-south near the east side before intersecting with 119 just outside the community. Portland and Augusta are each around 50 miles from Hebron. Norway is less than 10 miles west. Central Maine Medical Center sits about 15 miles away in Lewiston. The Portland International Jetport is less than 50 miles south.
