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Valley Street's between restaurants and recreation
Residents of Valley Street have pedestrian access to most of Portland’s amenities and benefits. This urban neighborhood is placed between a historic park to the east and a river to the west while being tied to retail districts and recreational variety for residents. Considering its location near the city center, houses have modest space between one another, and the homes are a mixture of different ages and styles. 30-year broker-owner with Town & Shores Real Estate Jeffrey Davis says, “The housing stock in most of the city, including Valley Street, is anywhere from 75-150 years old; most are from World War II or older.” Downtown Portland is just a mile east through Park Avenue by foot, bus, bike or car.
This Middle Easten dish is part of the lifestyle in the Valley Street neighborhood.
A local resident takes a brisk walk in the Western Promenade in the Valley Street neighborhood.
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Retail and restaurants abound
“Valley Street’s location is very convenient as far as walkability," Davis says. "It’s super close to downtown and public transportation in Portland, and there’s restaurants and shopping that residents can stroll to on foot.” Union Station Shopping Plaza is in the heart of Valley Street. It features establishments like Burundi Star Market for fresh-brewed coffee and pastries and halal chain Crown Fried Chicken, known for their gyros and rice bowls. For musicians, Buckdancer’s Choice sells instruments and amps. Halaal Market is a local shop selling meat and spices, and Save A Lot is a discount supermarket; both are within the Shopping Plaza for residents to choose from. Being a mile from downtown also expands retail options, whether browsing fresh catches or prepared seafood at the Waterfront or window shopping down the many boutiques of Exchange Street for clothing, jewelry or a quick bite to eat.
Buckdancer's Choice of the Valley Street neighborhood, is the oldest guitar shop in Maine.
This Middle Easten dish is part of the lifestyle in the Valley Street neighborhood.
There are shops like Portland Halaal market in the Valley Street neighborhood.
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Renting or owning a home
Single-family homes run anywhere from $300,000 to $900,000 and usually come in Colonial Revival, Victorian and traditional styles. More residents rent their homes in Valley Street instead of owning them, considering the neighborhood is populated with multi-family homes and occasional rowhouses. “More people tend to rent out the multi-family homes, while single-family homes are usually a 50/50 split of renters and owners,” Davis says. Streets are grid-patterned and compact, with modest sidewalk space and a bike lane on Park Avenue that leads to downtown from the neighborhood.
This multi-family home sits in the Valley Street neighborhood.
This humble home with shingled walls is located in the Valley Street neighborhood
This two-story home with ab Gambrel roof is tucked in the Valley Street neighborhood.
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Cheering on the Portland Sea Dogs
Residents can walk to Hadlock Stadium for a Portland Sea Dogs game; this baseball park is less than a mile from the neighborhood.
Slugger the Sea Dog stands outside Hadlock Field in the Valley Street neighborhood.
Valley Street neighbors can always be found cheering on the Sea Dogs on game day.
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Valley Street's green spaces
There’s also Western Promenade, an 18-acre peninsula of land east of Valley Street, featuring scenic walking trails around grassy bluffs, a dog park and views of preserved 19th century manors. To the west is Fore River Parkway Trail, a simple walking path with benches that presents clear views of the swaying river that cradles the city. Further north is Deering Oaks, a sprawling park with green space to picnic on, a playground for children, several trails and a community pool.
Noyes Park is just north of Valley Street.
A Valley Street resident takes a brisk walk in the Western Promenade.
West Promenade Park overlooks the city in the Valley Street neighborhood.
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Traveling by bus, car and foot.
Greater Portland Metro runs the 1, 60, 5 and 9B bus routes through Valley Street, connecting people to downtown and north Portland without using a car. For highway access, Valley Street residents are beside the bustling Interstate 295 north to Falmouth and beyond or south to Portland’s suburbs and bedroom communities. Walkers thrive in Valley Street, getting groceries or chores done or taking a 20-minute walk downtown to enjoy what the bustling center of Portland has to offer.
There is a robust public transportation system in the Valley Street neighborhood.
Close access to I-295 makes transportation convenient in Valley Street.
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Making education happen
Portland Public Schools serves Valley Street’s children for education. Nearby options include Howard C. Reiche Community School, rated a C-plus on Niche, King Middle School, rated a C, and Portland High School, rated a B-minus. Portland High has been open since 1821 and features the Make It Happen! Program which helps multilingual students develop leadership skills and prepare them for college or career choices.
Reiche Elementary School in West End serves some Valley Street students.
Helen M. King Middle School is an expeditionary learning public middle school in Portland, ME.
Ocean Avenue Elementary School in Back Cove is committed to helping it students.
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Parks in this Area
Deering Oaks Park
Deering Oaks Park
Dougherty Field
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Football
Valley Street Dog Park
Western Promenade
Bike Trails
Fishing
Picnic Area
Noyes Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Portland International Jetport
8 min drive
Bus
St John St & D St
Bus
Iris Network
Bus
Portland Expo & Hadlock Field
Bus
Congress St & Weymouth St
Bus
Maine Medical Center
Bus
Valley St & D St
Bus
Park Ave & Weymouth St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Valley Street
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Valley Street Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Valley Street, Portland sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Valley Street, Portland over the last 12 months is $469,990, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,601
Median Age
34
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
5.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$59,743
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,109
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.9%
College Graduates
52.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.2%
% Population in Labor Force
75.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
53''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
77/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
87/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
51/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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