Susan Duplessis
Responds Quickly
Mountain Real Estate Company
(207) 518-7213
237 Total Sales
1 in West Bayside
$375,000 Price
West Bayside
Neighborhood in Portland, Maine
Cumberland County 04101
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 the most desirable neighborhood in Maine’s largest city, says David Jones, owner and broker at F.O. Bailey Real Estate in Falmouth.
“It has the potential to be the nicest part of Portland, without exception,” he said.
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, and you’ll also find the beginning of 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.
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.
Portland High School, one of four institutions in the city that teaches kids in grades nine through 12, is in West Bayside. Out of the four high schools, this one is the largest, with 908 students, and kids in West Bayside begin their educational journeys at East End Community School for prekindergarten through fifth grade.
West Bayside offers easy access to I-295 and Franklin Street. Portland’s East End Beach is just two miles away and it’s a quick drive over the Casco Bay Bridge from Portland proper to South Portland’s Willard Beach. Live in West Bayside and sit back and watch as it takes off.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Susan Duplessis
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Nova Tower
Nova Tower
Waypoint Brokers Collective
(646) 971-8783
67 Total Sales
16 in West Bayside
$205K - $899K Price Range
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Carolyn Fish
Carolyn Fish
NextHome Experience
(207) 610-7831
237 Total Sales
1 in West Bayside
$255,000 Price
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David Banks
David Banks
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX By The Bay
(207) 503-3042
1,124 Total Sales
1 in West Bayside
$200,000 Price
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Edmund Gardner III
Edmund Gardner III
Gardner Real Estate Group
(207) 387-7218
207 Total Sales
4 in West Bayside
$398K - $850K Price Range
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Tom Landry
Tom Landry
Responds QuicklyBenchmark Real Estate
(207) 560-4900
331 Total Sales
3 in West Bayside
$600K - $1.3M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Back Cove Park
- Trails
Peppermint Park
- Playground
Kennedy Park
- Soccer
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Stone Street Splash Pad
- Playground
Lincoln Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
- Walking Paths
Congress Square Park
Transit
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
On average, homes in West Bayside, Portland sell after 69 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in West Bayside, Portland over the last 12 months is $735,000, up 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$757,000
Median Sale Price
$735,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,145,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$789,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
30%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$704
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
165
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
2022
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,590
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,710
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,042
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
590
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,178
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$899,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,133 Sq Ft
- 75 Chestnut St
- Unit 707
Life at Daymark is about balance, where you truly can have it all. With a central location on Peninsula, you won't worry about commute times. Park in the secured attached garage, then forget about the car until you want to explore up the coast. With a 98 Walk Score, no car needed for daily errands. Conveniently, store your bike in the secure ground floor Bike Room. At Daymark you will always feel
Nova TowerWaypoint Brokers Collective(207) 548-5713 -
$789,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,030 Sq Ft
- 75 Chestnut St
- Unit 607
Welcome to your Portland Skyline view. Life at Daymark is about balance, where you truly can have it all. With a central location on Peninsula, you won't worry about commute times. Park in the secured attached garage, then forget about the car until you want to explore up the coast. With a 98 Walk Score, no car needed for daily errands. Conveniently, store your bike in the secure ground floor
Nova TowerWaypoint Brokers Collective(207) 806-5877 -
$1,145,000
- 4.5 Baths
- 2,622 Sq Ft
- 156 Oxford St
- New 20 days ago
Now with 2-3 Car Parking! Don't miss the first showings at this lovely 2 unit multi family located at 156 Oxford Street — where elevated elegance meets East Bayside energy. Come tour this one-of-a-kind urban retreat, perched above it all with panoramic views, high-end finishes, and a dynamic layout you have to see to believe.Now featuring dedicated parking—a rare bonus in this vibrant, walkable
Troy Wilkins Benchmark Real Estate
Homes for Rent
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$1,995 - $5,580 per month
- The Armature
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 404+ Sq Ft
- 52 Hanover St
- Portland, ME
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$1,800 - $3,600 per month
- Back Bay Tower
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 630+ Sq Ft
- 401 Cumberland Ave
- Portland, ME
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Average Home Value
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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
East Bayside
Trendy neighborhood near Downtown Portland with a thriving arts and food scene
East End
Hip bayside neighborhood less than a mile from Portland’s city attractions
Oakdale
Stately homes and a university campus side-by-side near downtown Portland
Parkside
A downtown Portland community with walkable restaurants and a 55-acre green space
West End
Historic homes, open air and restaurants neighbor downtown Portland
Downtown Portland
Bustling area with restaurant scene and full calendar of events
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