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Downtown Portland is not far from Libbytown.
Libbytown is a transportation hub on the Fore River in Portland
In addition to being one of Portland’s oldest neighborhoods, Libbytown is home to several of the city’s key destinations. Thompson’s Point, a hot spot for summertime concerts, extends into the Fore River, which separates the neighborhood from Maine’s largest airport. Locals come from miles around to access the Portland Transportation Center, where they can hop the Amtrak Downeaster for the two-and-a-half-hour journey to Boston. Two major hospitals, Northern Light Mercy and Maine Medical Center, are within walking distance. And the Congress Street thoroughfare, the Portland peninsula’s commercial axis, snakes through the neighborhood and into the West End and the Old Port, about 2 miles away.
How Libbytown’s home prices compare to nearby neighborhoods
Libbytown’s housing market consists mainly of apartment buildings and other multiunit properties, making it fertile ground for investment opportunities. The median home sale price is $520,000, about the same as nearby Rosemont but significantly lower than some other Portland neighborhoods like West End and Oakdale. Sale prices start in the lower $500,000s for single-family homes and climb to about a million for multifamily units. Properties don’t linger on the market too long, but they’re not snapped up that quickly, either. They sell after about 42 days on average, versus the national average of 56. By contrast, Rosemont homes spend an average of 22 days on the market.
Early 1900s homes with recent upgrades
Most homes here date to the first half of the 20th century. Nationals, American Foursquares and Colonial Revivals are common, with larger ones often split into multifamily units. Many properties are well-maintained or have been recently updated. “Relatively speaking, you can get some good values out of those purchases,” says Davian Akers, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Maine who’s in his seventh year of selling in the area. “There’s definitely room for opportunity.”
American Foursquare homes are a common sight in Libbytown.
Many Libbytown homes date to the early 1900s.
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Options for getting around Libbytown
While the neighborhood itself is fairly walkable, most Portland residents get around by car. According to Akers, parking isn’t usually an issue: “A lot of these homes have a small driveway, depending on the lot,” he says. “You’ll have one to four spaces for the most part.” Some places have garages, too, which come in handy during Maine’s cold, snowy winters.
Interstate 295 cuts through the neighborhood and connects to Portland International Jetport on the other side of the Fore River, a drive that typically takes five to 10 minutes. Ditto for the commutes to Downtown Portland or Maine Medical Center. Northern Light Mercy Hospital, another 24-hour health care center, is right in Libbytown, within walking distance of most homes. You could probably walk to Maine Med in about half an hour, but that’s not the best idea in winter when it’s frigid or icy out. Finally, Greater Portland Metro buses provide another option for getting to the downtown area, where the Old Port is. If you hop on the bus, you should be downtown in 20 to 25 minutes.
The Portland Transportation Center is conveniently located in Libbytown.
Libbytown offers convenient access to public transit.
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Sipping, shopping, strolling and songs in Libbytown
You don’t have to leave the neighborhood to find groceries, restaurants or green spaces. Libbytown offers the following amenities:
Tony’s Donut Shop, serving loyal patrons since 1965
Westgate Shopping Center, anchored by Shaw’s supermarket
Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, an interactive space with camera obscura exhibits
Fore River Trail, a scenic path studded with forests, fields and wooden bridges
Bissell Brothers, a brewery with indoor and outdoor seating
Thompson’s Point, an open-air venue on the river, hosts big-name artists like Trampled by Turtles and the Indigo Girls, along with weddings and other private events. The Maker’s Market invites local artisans and farmers to share their bounty with the community at the Point on select Sundays during the warmer months.
Enjoy a great craft beer at Bissell Brothers in Libbytown.
Locals love Tony's Donut Shop.
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Students can choose between three Portland high schools
The Portland Public Schools district serves this neighborhood. Elementary and middle schools are assigned based on address, but the district allows students to apply to their preferred high school: Casco Bay, Deering or Portland. Admission to the highly rated Casco Bay High is competitive and lottery-based, so parents have to contact the school directly before attempting to enroll online.
Students can attend King Middle School before applying to the high school of their choice.
Deering is one of three high schools in the Portland Public Schools district.
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Libbytown is a busy spot that gets a fair share of noise
Between the interstate, concerts at Thompson’s Point, the train tracks and the helipad at nearby Maine Med, Libbytown isn’t one of Portland’s quieter neighborhoods. “Next to the hospital, you have the helicopters flying over, which could wake you up in the mornings,” Akers says. If you’re looking for more peace and quiet, consider checking out homes in North Deering, where the median sale price is only a tad higher.
Updates to road infrastructure are underway
Historic Libbytown Project Improvement, an overhaul of the neighborhood’s road infrastructure, is due to get moving in 2026. Congress Street and Park Avenue are getting the lion’s share of the improvements, which include:
Converting the streets to accommodate two-way traffic
Installing a roundabout
Adding cycling lanes
Updating traffic signals, streetscaping and crosswalks
According to the Maine Department of Transportation, the project is slated for completion by 2028.
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Crime and Safety
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Libbytown
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Libbytown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Libbytown, Portland sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Libbytown, Portland over the last 12 months is $512,500, up 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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