Saco is a nature-filled city about 17 miles from Portland, Maine. Like many other New England communities, Saco became a lumber town in the 18th century and eventually evolved into a manufacturing and mill town in the 19th century. Today, the coastal city is known for its waterfront amusement parks, scenic trails and beach views, which attract many summer tourists. The city has about 21,000 residents who can explore its natural beauty, attend community events and enjoy the small downtown with shops and restaurants. “It’s really a community-engaged area,” says Angie Presby, a lifelong resident and executive director of Saco Main Street. “There’s always something going on. Our parks and rec department, they’re always putting on really neat activities.”
The Saco River provides recreational opportunities near Downtown Saco.
Ferry Beach is a beloved state park near Downtown Saco.
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Homes in a coastal community
Most homes here are single-family, and prices vary greatly depending on size and upkeep. Condos, townhouses and multifamily houses are concentrated in Central Saco, and homes with commanding ocean views are in Kinney Shores, Ferry Beach and Bay View neighborhoods. Saco’s median home price is $538,000, higher than the state’s median. Mobile homes start just under $100,000, and smaller ranch-style homes, Cape Cods and beach cabins can run between $200,000 and $400,000. Larger split-levels, Colonial Revivals and recently built new traditionals can go up to around $900,000. Custom-built waterfront estates fetch over $1 million. Condos from the late 1900s usually sell between $170,000 and $350,000, and standalone condos built recently can go from $400,000 to close to $800,000. Townhouses often fetch between $300,000 and $600,000, and multifamily properties such as duplexes and quadplexes may be between $350,000 to over $800,000. Residences in designated flood zones may require additional flood insurance.
Bungalow style homes are sprinkled in throughout Kinney Shores.
Homes in Kinney Shore face the beautiful ocean.
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North Saco surrounded by nature
Saco’s Parks and Recreation department maintains several parks, sports complexes and conservation areas with various trails. Boating activities such as kayaking and fishing are popular along the Saco River, and residents can enjoy the coastal breeze at several public beaches along Saco Bay, including Ferry Beach State Park. In addition to the Boom Field Disc Golf, Saco is also home to the challenging nine-hole Deep Brook Golf Course and the private Biddeford-Saco Country Club. The city has a humid climate with snowy winters and humid summers.
Pleasant Point Park is a great place to drop in a Kayak near Buxton.
Bask in the beauty that surrounds Kinney Shores.
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Town-tuition program sends Saco students to Thorton
Saco School Department serves close to 2,800 students and has a B-plus Niche grade. Thornton Academy, a private boarding and day school teaching sixth through 12th grade, is the city’s designated high school. Because the district does not have a public high school, the city covers Thornton’s tuition costs for Saco residents. Thornton scores an A-minus and is rated as the No. 5 best private high school in the Portland area. University of Maine at Augusta has a campus located in Saco, and the institute offers over 20 undergraduate programs.
C K Burns School enrolls young learners in the Saco, Maine, area.
Saco Middle School serves students from 6-8.
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Saco shopping and dining in the heart of city
Local breweries, eateries and shops line Downtown Saco’s Main Street. Grocery stores, pharmacies, local businesses and familiar fast-food restaurants are slightly north of downtown, at the intersection of Interstate 195 and Route 1. Saco Valley Shopping Center offers several department stores, supermarkets, restaurants and small retailers.
Shops in Bay View thrive in the summertime.
Have a drink under a grass umbrella look out at the ocean at eh Tiki Bar close to Kinney Shores.
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Community events include Music in the Park
Summertime in Saco is filled with many community events and festivals, including the Music in the Park concert series and the annual Greek Festival hosted by St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. Saco Main Street also organizes many celebrations, from June’s Arts Festival to Pumpkin Harvest Festival and the Holiday Parade of Lights.
Talented dancers captivate the audience at the Saco Pumkin Harvest Festival.
The annual Holiday Parade of Lights in Downtown Saco is a wildly popular event.
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Proximity to Portland
The city can be accessed via Interstate 95, U.S. Route 1 and Interstate 195. The Saco Transportation Center is a stop on Amtrak’s Downeaster line, which runs daily between Brunswick, Maine and Boston. Local bus service is provided by Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit, and the Portland International Jetport is about 14 miles north. Saco has several emergency clinics, including MaineHealth Walk-In Care – Saco and ConvenientMD Urgent Care, and the closest hospital is MaineHealth Maine Medical Center in nearby Biddeford. “If you’re anywhere in Saco, you’re within 15 minutes of something,” Presby says. “Nothing’s too far away.” The area's top employers include the city government, Saco School Department and Prime Dealerships.
Recent crime data
According to Maine’s Department of Public Health, in 2023, both property and violent crimes in Saco have decreased since the previous year.
On average, homes in Saco, ME sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Saco, ME over the last 12 months is $509,900, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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