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Great location, friendly community
West Scarborough is a neighborhood on the rise. Part of the Town of Scarborough, it’s a few miles from popular Maine beaches and surrounded by great hiking spots, yet it’s just 12 miles from Downtown Portland. Although it’s further from local beaches than other parts of Scarborough, that comes with its own benefits. “For Scarborough, the prices in West Scarborough are a little bit lower and the lots are bigger, so the people who move there still get all the amenities of being in a coastal town while having a little bit more land and privacy,” says Katy Foley, the CEO of the Scott and Sunny Townsend Team’s real estate division at Keller Williams Real Estate. Foley has lived in three different parts of Scarborough over the last 20 years. “Scarboroughians are friendly, good people,” Foley says. “Every town has its problems, but people help each other. There was a family that had a house fire, so overnight they were homeless. We got them into a winter rental down at Higgins Beach so they could have a place to live and get the restoration going, and neighbors reached out and brought meals and clothing, just making sure they had all they needed.”
Many homes reside on large lots away from their neighbors in the West Scarborough neighborhood.
The West Scarborough neighborhood provides several opportunities to enjoy nature.
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A once-rural atmosphere mid-transformation
West Scarborough’s older houses are being remodeled and new homes are constantly being built. The Town of Scarborough is building a 524-acre central downtown and mixed-use community just outside of West Scarborough offering houses, condos and apartments alongside restaurants and storefronts. “We’ve never had a downtown before, it’s always been a very spread out, rural community, so to actually have a town center, that’s definitely going to change the feel of the town,” Foley says. While some locals are concerned about increased traffic, others are thrilled with the changes. Julie Lemieux, broker with Old Orchard Beach Realty, grew up in West Scarborough on a dead-end suburban street. Today, that road has been expanded and her childhood home is being remodeled, which she thinks is exciting. “The developers like the area, they’re not from away,” Lemieux says. “These are local people who care about the community.”
Many homes reside on large lots away from their neighbors in the West Scarborough neighborhood.
Brand new housing developments are sprouting up around West Scarborough.
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Traditionally large lots, new mixed-use developments
“West Scarborough is a bit more spread out. People have more land, the houses are more set back from the road,” says Jeffrey Mateja, the owner of the Keller Williams Mateja Group who has sold in the area for 19 years and lived there for six years. “You still have the neighborhood setting, but you have a little more privacy.” Older homes range from colonial-style and New Englander houses that occasionally date to the late 1800s to small Cape Cods and ranch-style homes. New constructions are abundant, with several mixed-use developments in the works. A small fixer-upper might dip as low as $300,000, but other homes can climb over $1 million. According to Mateja, most homes fall between $650,000 and $900,000.
Despite the speed with which new homes are being built, houses sell incredibly quickly with multiple offers on almost every property. “We just had two properties launch this past weekend,” Foley says. “Both had well over 30 people attend the open houses, over 15 showings and multiple offers and are now going under contract within four days of going live. And it’s been like that for at least two to three years now, if not longer.”
Colonial style homes can be found in newer developments in the West Scarborough neighborhood.
Contemporary Colonial homes built in West Scarborough feature wrap-around porches.
Split-level homes are typical finds in the West Scarborough.
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Niche gives Scarborough schools an A-minus
Children can begin their educations at one of three schools for kindergarten through second grade like Blue Point Primary School, which has a B rating. They then move on to Wentworth School, which has an A, then Scarborough Middle School and Scarborough High School, both of which have B-plus ratings. Scarborough High’s career pathways program allows students to build connections in their field of interest through job shadows, job site visits and more.
Wentworth School in Maine is a highly-rated public elementary school located in Scarborough.
The Scarborough High School serves the West Scarborough neighborhood and the surrounding areas.
Scarborough Middle School serves students from grades 6-8.
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Easy access to Portland and beyond
U.S. Route 1 takes residents to Portland after it becomes Interstate 295, and West Scarborough is minutes away from Interstate 95. Portland International Jetport is just 8 miles away.
I-95 is the main highway running through the West Scarborough neighborhood.
Drive along route 1 to get to the local shops and eateries in West Scarborough, ME.
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Local marketplaces, seasonal Clambake
Residents head to the local On the Vine Marketplace for groceries and a from-scratch bakery. Pine Tree Seafood & Produce Co. sells baked goods and Maine lobsters. Dunstan Tap & Table is a popular locally-owned bar and burger joint, though residents also eat at Chaba Thai Cuisine and El Rodeo. One of Scarborough’s most iconic summertime eateries is a few miles away. “Everybody knows the Clambake, everybody goes to the Clambake,” Foley says.
On The Vine Marketplace is a popular grocery store near West Scarborough.
Local residents rave about Pine Tree Seafood and Produce near West Scarborough.
Dunstan Tap and Table is the place for great food and great people in West Scarborough.
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Hiking, kayaking at Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center
At over 3,000 acres, the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center is the largest salt marsh in Maine and can be explored by canoe, kayak and on foot. On its trails, residents might run into a cranky — but harmless — red-wing blackbird and some less confrontational living things like ferns and white pine trees. Hikers also enjoy Fuller Farm Preserve’s large network of trails, which travel along the Nonesuch River and boast a springtime waterfall. Residents spend time at nearby beaches, including Pine Point Beach 4 miles away, Old Orchard Beach 5 miles away and Higgins Beach 8 miles away.
Kayakers enjoy the day at the Scarborough Marsh in West Scarborough.
Old Orchard Beach is a popular destination near West Scarborough.
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Winter and summer festivals
Every year, Scarborough holds a Winter Festival — at least, if there’s enough snow — and a Summer Festival. “It’s outdoors in the park, there’s live bands,” Mateja says. “There’s a bounce house, face painting, road race, and then they do fireworks.”
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Parks in this Area
Playground At Wilkinson Park
Memorial Park
Bike Trails
Skateboard
Soccer
Peterson Field
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Parking Lot
Springbrook Sports Complex
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Sewell Woods Preserve
Trails
Hiking
Walking Paths
Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center
Trails
Kayak/Canoe
Nature Center
Transit
Airport
Portland International Jetport
23 min drive
Bus
Orchard St
Bus
Old Blue Point Road
Bus
Payne Road
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Scarborough
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Scarborough Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Scarborough, Old Orchard Beach sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in West Scarborough, Old Orchard Beach over the last 12 months is $825,000, up 15% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This 1.83-acre lot, located on a quiet private road, offers the perfect blend of privacy and convenience. Tucked within a serene woodland setting and adjacent to the Maine Turnpike, this property provides easy access to all the amenities Scarborough has to offer while being surrounded by nature. Abutting over 35 acres of protected land, you'll enjoy direct access to the scenic Sewell Woods
This 2.91-acre lot, located on a quiet private road, offers the perfect blend of privacy and convenience. Tucked within a serene woodland setting and adjacent to the Maine Turnpike, this property provides easy access to all the amenities Scarborough has to offer while being surrounded by nature. Abutting over 35 acres of protected land, you'll enjoy direct access to the scenic Sewell Woods
A rare opportunity in Scarborough, this 6.4-acre beautifully crafted timber frame home is located on a dead end street with additional road frontage on Holmes Road. Zoned Rural Farming, the land welcomes agricultural pursuits, homesteading, or simply enjoying the open space and privacy it provides. Just minutes from scenic trails at Fuller Farm and Springbrook Park, the setting offers a peaceful
Newly Constructed high-end townhome in the Dunstan Village neighborhood off of Route 1 in Scarborough coming available May 1st. $2,705 per month - this price includes the $80.00/month heating utility fee. Radiant heated floors, energy efficient A/C (temp control for each room) quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, garbage disposal, large capacity front loading energy star washer and
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,257
Median Age
43
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$110,562
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$147,904
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.4%
College Graduates
51.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.7%
% Population in Labor Force
79.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
36''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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