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A convenient suburb in Lewiston
When textile mills were built along the Androscoggin River in Lewiston, downtown became a dense, industrial hub, and large multifamily properties were packed along the gridded streets to accommodate the workforce. But, as more people began looking for homes in a peaceful, natural environment in the early 1900s, single-family homes were built in suburbs like Pond Road. Though the mills were all closed by 2001, Pond Road’s peaceful streets of New England houses are still a large draw for the Lewiston neighborhood, as it’s only 3 miles east of downtown. Residents have the convenience of living centrally in Maine’s second-most-populated city while remaining near nature preserves and other opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Pond Road is a peaceful suburb of 20th century homes in Lewiston Maine.
Pond Road is a quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of Lewiston.
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Ranches and colonial-style homes with green space
Quiet, residential streets, which often end in cul-de-sacs, are lined with groves of pine trees and cool-toned houses with small yards. Many properties don’t have attached garages, but sheds and standalone garages have been added for additional storage. Pond Road’s oldest homes are cottages and bungalows, which were built between the 1920s and 1940s and usually cost between $150,000 and $300,000. Ranch-style homes, capes and bi-level properties were added in the mid-to-late 20th century; buyers can find these for between $200,000 and $400,000. There are also a few lots for residents to build their own homes, which are priced between $50,000 and $65,000 for a third of an acre.
A variety of different homes line Pond Road.
Sunny Ranch-style homes can be found in the Pond Road neighborhood.
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Birdwatching, hiking and disc golfing nearby
There aren’t any parks in Pond Road, but Lewiston has several outdoor spaces close by. The entrance for a 450-acre wooded preserve called Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary is just west of the neighborhood. Birdwatchers, joggers and hikers enjoy a network of trails that wind through forests and meadows and by small brooks in the nature preserve. During the winter, there are groomed snowmobile trails that begin in the neighborhood, just off Rideout Avenue. “Local snowmobiling clubs take good care of the trails, grooming and marking them. They usually report to a larger state organization that puts out monthly newsletters and information about the trails,” says Brian DuBois, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty who has served the area for 11 years. Members of the Hillside Family Riders Snowmobile Club are responsible for the trails around Pond Road. Lewiston also has opportunities for other outdoor recreation; disc golfers can play on two 18-hole courses at Devils Grove Disc Golf, and the downtown area has pocket parks along the Androscoggin River. Residents can pick up the Auburn Riverside trail, a 1.6-mile paved footpath that has a bridge to cross from Lewiston into Auburn, at Simard-Payne Memorial Park. Fishermen also find spots to cast a line along the waterway.
Birdwatchers, joggers and hikers enjoy the Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary near Pond Road.
Disc golfers can play on two 18-hole courses at Devils Grove Disc Golf near Pond Road.
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Clubs and activities at Lewiston High School
Kids can begin at Montello Elementary School, which serves grades kindergarten through 6th and has a C-minus rating from Niche. Afterward, students can move on to Lewiston Middle School, also rated a C-minus. Older students may progress to Lewiston High School, which scores a C-plus. The high school encourages student engagement with extracurriculars like mock trial, K-pop club, educators rising club and gaming and coding club.
The student population of Lewiston Middle School is 770.
Lewiston High School is a public high school in Lewiston, ME.
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Residents head to downtown Lewiston for events
While there aren’t any events in the low-key Pond Road neighborhood, its location in Lewiston means that gatherings are consistently happening close by. “More than half of Maine’s population lives within an hour’s drive of Lewiston, so it’s chosen to host a lot of events,” DuBois says. Every summer, high school football players from all over the state are chosen to compete in the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl. “They pick at least one player from most high schools in the state, and each has to raise money for the Shriner’s hospital,” DuBois adds. Downtown Lewiston’s most well-known event is the annual hot air balloon festival in August, when community members listen to live music and order food from local booths as they watch colorful balloons float above Lewiston and Auburn. The community gathers to honor Juneteenth with a parade, block party and live music. In early December, the city hosts a festive event at Dufresne Plaza, complete with carolers, ice skating and live reindeer.
Pond Road residents admire the colorful exhibits at the nearby Maine MILL museum.
Pond Road walkers take in the river view at nearby Simard-Payne Memorial Park.
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Buses and central roadways connect residents to all of Lewiston and Auburn
Lewiston/Auburn’s public transportation system, Citylink, operates bus stops along Sabattus Road. Residents can board the Sabattus Street Loop route, which has stops at Hannaford and St. Mary’s Medical Center. Aside from the bus stops, most of the neighborhood is car-centric; drivers turn onto Sabattus Street to head toward the workplaces downtown. “There’s also nearby Turnpike access, which is an easy stretch for anyone going down to Portland for work,” DuBois says. Commuters drive south to merge onto Interstate 95 and travel 42 miles to Portland, the largest city in the state. Augusta, Maine’s capital, is a 30-mile drive northeast on the same highway.
Chain restaurants on Sabattus Street
Sabattus Street, which bounds Pond Road from the north, is lined with chain restaurants and a few locally owned eateries. For relaxed dinners of subs, pizza and whoopie pies, neighbors meet up at Sam’s Italian Foods, a regional chain restaurant. Dubois Café is a classic homestyle diner that serves home fries and crepes for breakfast, and Val’s Drive-In is a cash-only stand with a car hop service, offering lobster rolls and poutine. Diners fill their plates with wontons, lo mein and orange chicken at New Lewiston Mandarin Buffet, a low-key spot for American Chinese fare. Regional supermarket Hannaford stocks groceries. To spend an afternoon wandering around the aisles at T.J. Maxx or Target, residents will drive a little over 3 miles northwest to Auburn.
Val’s Drive-In is a cash-only stand with a carhop service in Pond Road.
For subs and whoopie pies, neighbors meet up at Sam’s Italian Foods in Pond Road.
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Parks in this Area
Simard-Payne Park
Transit
Airport
Portland International Jetport
53 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Pond Road
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Pond Road Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pond Road, Lewiston sell after 7 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Pond Road, Lewiston over the last 12 months is $299,900, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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This inviting 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is full of natural light and freshly updated with new paint throughout. Conveniently located just minutes from I-95, it offers easy access to everything Lewiston has to offer.Step inside to find a bright and sunny living space, complemented by a flexible bonus room—perfect for a home office, guest room, or hobby space. The interior flows seamlessly to the
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,902
Median Age
39
Population under 18
26%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$83,761
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,144
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.6%
College Graduates
19.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.1%
% Population in Labor Force
72.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
67''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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