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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.
Duplexes are another common home style in the West Bayside neighborhood.
West Bayside is a vibrant neighborhood located in Portland, Maine.
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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.
Trader Joe’s in West Bayside provides convenient grocery options for residents.
Knock down some pins at Bayside Bowl in West Bayside.
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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.
West Bayside has a variety of housing options available for prospective residents.
Brightly colored homes in West Bayside reflect the unique character of the neighborhood.
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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.
Ocean Avenue Elementary School serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Students of West Bayside attend King Middle School for sixth to eighth grade.
West Bayside students finish their academic studies at Portland High School.
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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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Crime and Safety
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West Bayside
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
7
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
8
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Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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West Bayside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Bayside, Portland sell after 121 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in West Bayside, Portland over the last 12 months is $699,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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