Riverton
Suburban Neighborhood in Portland, Maine
Cumberland County 04103

Cape Cods and bungalows on residential streets
“We still have very low inventory for home sales in all of southern Maine. Higher interest rates have caused homeowners that have historically low interest rates on their current mortgage to stay put. As the interest rates come back down, things should loosen up, and we should see more homes coming up for sale,” Kennedy says. There aren’t any homes on the market in Riverton currently, but where there is housing stock, “you’ll predominantly see prices in the $400,000 to $600,000 range,” Kennedy says. Properties sit on residential streets with grass yards. Most homes were built in the 1980s, and popular New England housing styles populate the neighborhood, including Cape Cods, bungalows, Colonial Revivals and saltboxes. There are also some New Traditional homes built within the last 20 years.Hike through the forest at Riverton Trolley Park
Riverton Trolley Park, so named because Portland residents would pay five cents to take the trolley to visit the amusement park and casino that used to be there in the last 19th century, is located on the east side of the neighborhood. Today, the park features a densely wooded trail for hiking and snowshoeing. The trail connects to the Riverside Golf Course and is near a boat launch into the Presumpscot River. For more walking trails, locals can check out Forest City Trail, which combines existing Portland walkways to create a 10-mile route showcasing two waterfalls, a historic cemetery and parks. For a more relaxing outdoor activity, residents can cultivate some plants at the Riverton Community Garden. Residents also benefit from their position in a coastal city. East End Beach and Willard Beach are under 10 miles away, so they can enjoy waterfront activities like swimming, fishing, and boating.High school choice in Portland
Children can begin at Gerald E Talbot Community School and advance to Lincoln Middle. Both schools have B ratings from Niche. High schools are not by neighborhood but by choice, though Casco Bay High has a lottery for enrollment. Students may also choose to attend B-rated Deering High or B-minus-rated Portland High. Students can apply to two-year programs at the Portland Arts and Technology High School, which offers programs in culinary arts, welding, carpentry and cybersecurity.Tree lighting at Monument Square
The Riverton branch of the Portland Public Library hosts recurring events, like family story times, kids' craft activities, and technology tutoring. Riverton is 4 miles from downtown Portland, which hosts seasonal events like the Monument Square Tree Lighting, which features live performances and treats. There are farmers markets during the summer in Deering Oaks Park and summer concerts at the Riverton Community Center.Turnpike access takes residents throughout Portland
The Greater Portland Metro services the southern Maine area; residents can find bus stops along Forest Avenue to head downtown. There are limited sidewalks on residential roads, and locals primarily depend on personal vehicles to get around. Interstate 95 bisects the neighborhood and offers route south toward Old Orchard Beach and north toward Augusta.Lobster rolls and Belgian-inspired brews at Allagash Brewing Company
To shop for groceries, residents can go to Hannaford or Market Basket. For a wide selection of retail stores, The Maine Mall is 7 miles south of Riverton. “Portland has fabulous restaurants with a lot of diversity and a number of craft breweries as well,” Kennedy says. There is a cluster of breweries on Industrial Way, so residents can stop in for an after-work beer or spend a Saturday sampling brews. Allagash Brewing Company is well-known nationally for its Belgian-inspired beers. While at Allagash, residents can grab lobster rolls at Bite into Maine. For brisket and barbecue sandwiches in a laidback setting, there’s Noble Barbecue. Bruno’s Restaurant and Tavern has Italian American dishes, like ravioli and chicken parmesan.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nicholas Dambrie
Keller Williams Realty
(207) 387-9614
173 Total Sales
2 in Riverton
$455K - $601K Price Range
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Debrah Yale
Benchmark Real Estate
(207) 387-7432
37 Total Sales
1 in Riverton
$500,000 Price
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Ashley Fearon
A Team Realty
(877) 780-5160
56 Total Sales
1 in Riverton
$485,000 Price
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Scott Reiff Denise Reiff
Coldwell Banker Realty
(207) 891-6314
73 Total Sales
1 in Riverton
$384,000 Price
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Frank Barry
RE/MAX Oceanside
(207) 496-1806
52 Total Sales
1 in Riverton
$459,000 Price
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Davian Akers
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(207) 544-4158
109 Total Sales
3 in Riverton
$145K - $366K Price Range
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Riverton | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
Robbery | 3 | 4 |
Burglary | 4 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Riverton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Riverton, Portland sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Riverton, Portland over the last 12 months is $485,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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