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West Bayside

West Bayside

$619,265 Average Value
$700 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale

West Bayside is an up-and-coming neighborhood near downtown Portland

West Bayside is a bit of a blank canvas, but new and vibrant colors are on the horizon. This traditionally industrial, central Portland neighborhood is currently home to bakeries, restaurants, breweries and the offices of local social services organizations. But new residential and mixed-use projects that are entering the pipeline have the potential to make West Bayside a desirable neighborhood in Maine’s largest city, with a central location next to downtown Portland. “It has the potential to be the nicest part of Portland, without exception,” says David Jones, owner and broker at F.O. Bailey Real Estate in Falmouth.

Walkable community with grocery stores, entertainment and breweries

This is an extremely walkable neighborhood where locals can stroll to Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods to buy groceries, go bowling at Bayside Bowl on the weekends or swing by one of its many breweries, including nonalcoholic beer maker Kit NA Brewing. Live music shows, low-budget movie screenings and film festivals are held at a local venue called the Apohadion Theater.

Housing ranges from new condos to historic Greek Revival-style homes

West Bayside is poised to reach new heights over the next few years. Developer Port Property is currently building an apartment building and a condo complex as the first phase of its planned, brand-new mixed-use development right in the heart of the community. The project, which will include five phases over the next decade, includes more than 600 market-rate units, 201 affordable housing units and nearly 30,000 square feet of commercial space, including a storefront for the existing Two Fat Cats Bakery. Walkability is one of the major goals of this development. Condo units in Port Property’s 75 Chestnut St. complex start around $900,000 for a 1,000-square-foot property, or $615,000 for 899 square feet.

A lot of the houses currently in West Bayside are quite old, but their prime Portland location keeps prices high. Three-family homes built in 1915 with 2,500 square feet of space go for around $1.15 million. A multifamily house built in 1884 will run you about $700,000. And a three-unit, Greek revival-style property can be yours for $1.1 million. A 900-square-foot, first-floor, in-town condo unit in a 150-year-old building can cost about $402,000.

Access to walking trails, scenic coastlines and highways

Residents can access the Bayside Trail, a 1-mile paved walkway lined with murals that goes into the East Bayside neighborhood. Just north of West Bayside is Back Cove, a body of water surrounded by a walking trail that is a great place for an evening stroll or sunset watch. Portland’s East End Beach is just 2 miles away, and it's a quick drive over the Casco Bay Bridge from Portland proper to South Portland’s Willard Beach. West Bayside also offers easy access to I-295 and Franklin Street.

Students can attend schools in the Portland Public Schools system

Residents live in the Portland Public Schools district. Kids can begin their education at Ocean Avenue Elementary School, which earns a B from Niche. King Middle School receives a C, and the B-rated Portland High School is in West Bayside.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Portland International Jetport

10 min drive

Bus

295 Exit 7

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Forest Ave & Kennebec St

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Preble St Ext & Marginal Way I & B

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Wholefoods

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Marginal Way & Franklin St

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Cumberland Ave & 255 Cumberland Ave

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Elm St & Lancaster St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime West Bayside US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 7 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 8 4
Burglary 9 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 8 4
Larceny 9 4
Crime Score 8 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

West Bayside Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$699,000
Median Sale Price
$717,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$750,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$735,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$700

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
168
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
2022
Months of Supply
7.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,619
Below the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,710
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,035
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
590
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,178

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Sep 21
    11am - 1pm

    60 Parris St Unit 201, Portland, ME 04101

    $325,000

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 419 Sq Ft
    • 60 Parris St
    • Unit 201
    • New 12 days ago

    Compact and efficient condo with ample sunlight featuring a modern design with a dedicated parking space. 1 car parking located close to everything that the new and up and coming East Bayside neighborhood has to benefit from. Close to downtown and the Old Port with major employment within walking distance. Come see how easy living can be and join the revitalization of this part of this great

    Thomas Ranello RE/MAX Shoreline

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
2,504
Median Age
37
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.4%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$54,895
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,266

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.5%
College Graduates
46.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.7%

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

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

53 / 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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