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From a logging camp to a compact rural community
Starting as a remote logging camp in the 1600s, the town of Patten has grown into a community with quick access to the mountains and forests that central Maine is famous for. Local businesses such as Craig’s Clam Shop line the main roads just a few blocks from farmhouses and New Englander homes. Residents live a short walk from the town park or museum, with fishing hotspots and larger hiking trails within 25 miles of the heart of the community. "You don't need to go outside of Patten while you're there because it's all right there, from groceries to medical care to restaurants," says Realtor Karen Rockwell, broker and owner of Rockwell Properties, who has worked in the area for over 24 years.
The town of Patten is known for its access to natural splendor and downtown convenience.
Patten residents help out at the Lumber Museum preparing beans in the ground for Pioneer Days.
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Parks, museums, and Baxter State Park
The community has plenty of recreation options a short trip away, but the Patten Recreation Area is the only park in town. It offers amenities such as a picnic area, tennis courts and a colorful playset next to a baseball diamond. History buffs can head to the Patten Lumbermens Museum, which allows visitors to learn about Maine’s logging history and what it was like to live in and operate a remote logging camp in the 1600s. Baxter State Park and the famous Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument are about a 25-minute drive away and offer over 87,000 acres of protected wilderness that is great for hiking, fishing and snowmobiling.
Patten is visited by hikers excited to hike in Baxter State Park.
History buffs can head to the Patten Lumbermens Museum in Patten,
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Clams and diner options downtown
Craig's Clam Shop is one of the more well-known eateries in Patten, with outdoor seating and a variety of classic Maine seafood options like steamed shrimp and “the best flat clams in the country,” Rockwell says. “A lot of people end up driving from Bangor to eat here, even though it’s an hour away.” Debbie’s Deli & Pizza is the other restaurant in town that Rockwell says offers classic diner food like hot sandwiches or homemade meatloaf. Katahdin Brew Works is another well-known spot that Bangor Metro voted the 2024 best craft brewery in northern Maine. Ellis Family Market is a grocery option in the heart of town.
Craig's Clam Shop is one of the more well-known eateries in Patten.
People from Bangor travel to Patten just to eat at Debbie’s Deli & Pizza.
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Maine farmhouses and New Englander homes
Homes in Patten often sport vinyl siding and were constructed around the 1950s. These homes commonly take inspiration from New Englander or farmhouse-style homes and sit on lots under the shade of white ash trees that the area is known for. Many have garages or sheds for additional storage space in the backyard. Home prices range between $100,000 and $300,000. Rockwell also noted that some residents in the area tend to have multiple residences, one in town and one closer to one of the many lakes in central Maine.
New Englander homes are quite popular in Patten.
Farmhouse-style, built around the 1950s.can be found on Patten roads.
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Driving and walking in downtown Patten
State Routes 11 and 159 are the main thoroughfares for residents of Patten. These roads help streamline commutes and travel, from Bangor an hour to the south or the Canadian border 38 miles east. When it comes to smaller day trips and errands, the town offers convenience for walkers and drivers along its quiet residential streets. “If you have a house in town, you can walk to anything,” Rockwell says. The Katahdin Valley Health Center is downtown for medical care, and the Bangor International Airport is 91 miles to the south.
Patten Pioneer Days
Patten Pioneer Days is the most significant event in town, lasting over a week at the beginning of August. The events can vary widely throughout the week, from themed escape rooms to pie sales and a horse pull. The festivities culminate at the end of the week with a large parade alongside a craft and vendor fair that ends with a bean hole bean dinner at the Lumbermens Museum. This final bean hole dinner is a nod to the founders of Patten, who would cook beans in the ground at a nice even temperature, similar to how modern residents use crockpots today.
Local events are held at the gazebo at Patten Park & Recreation Department.
During the annual color race folks in Patten get covered in bright color chalk.
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Katahdin schools and extracurriculars
Students commute 5 miles south to get to school, with many starting their education at Katahdin Elementary School, which earns a C rating on Niche. The C-plus-rated Katahdin Middle/High School is right across the street from the elementary school and serves grades six through 12. The high school is well known for its arts programs, with a special emphasis on choir and band.
Patten students commute 5 miles to start their education at Katahdin Elementary School.
Patten students attend Katahdin Middle/High School with a C-plus rating.
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On average, homes in Patten, ME sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Patten, ME over the last 12 months is $104,700, down 37% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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