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Large homes in a quiet town near Portland
Buxton is a quiet town about 15 miles outside of Portland. “The great thing about Buxton is that it’s convenient to a lot of other places, but it has lower property taxes and really feels like Maine,” says Realtor Aaron Chadbourne with Demetria Real Estate, who has worked in the area for about 20 years. While people can find local restaurants and a grocery store in town, they can also visit nearby towns. Residents live in houses on at least an acre of land, giving them privacy. They can spend the day at one of the town’s parks, including Pleasant Point Park along the Saco River. Students attend Bonny Eagle Schools, which receive a C-plus from Niche.
Buxton is a charming community with a rural feel.
Welcome to Buxton.
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Local restaurants and farms in Buxton
A handful of restaurants are in Buxton, including Oak & Ember, a farm-to-table restaurant that opened in 2023. “They do a really good Sunday brunch; I don’t know that there’s many places that do that,” Chadbourne says. Locals can also get dinner and drinks at Chaps Saloon, a bar and grill that hosts weekly karaoke. They can also travel to restaurants in Portland or the nearby towns. Residents do most of their grocery shopping at Hannaford, although they can get seasonal flowers and produce from Snell Family Farm. Target, Walmart and Lowe’s are all about a 10-mile drive
Enjoy a quality meal at Oak and Ember in Buxton.
Chaps Saloon is a local favorite in Buxton.
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Variety of homes with lots of land
Long driveways branch off the main roads in Buxton, leading to houses that are often hidden by a dense line of trees. Most properties come with at least an acre of land, which Chadbourne says attracts people “looking for something more rural, with more privacy.” A variety of styles fill the neighborhood. “They’ve seen a lot of new construction in recent times,” Chadbourne says. “I’ve also sold houses that are over 200 years old.” Colonials and New Englanders from the 1800s neighbor mid-20th-century ranch styles and bilevels, and new traditional homes often feature influences from the older properties. Prices in Buxton typically range from $350,000 and $625,000. “It’s really more affordable than other communities in greater Portland,” Chadbourne says.
This modern colonial can be found in Buxton.
This home with a two-car garage is nestled in Buxton.
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Pleasant Point Park gives people access to Saco River
Buxton has six parks, including Carroll Park, with a walking path, a playground for kids to explore, and a baseball diamond where the boys’ and girls’ softball leagues practice. Of all the parks in town, Chadbourne says, “the best one runs along the Saco River.” Pleasant Point Park features trails that lead to an overlook of the river and an access point for kayakers and canoers. A rope swing drops swimmers into a part of the Saco River about 50 feet, although no lifeguard is on duty. Salmon Falls County Club is about 4 miles from Buxton, with a nine-hole course along the river.
Pleasant Point Park is a great place to drop in a Kayak near Buxton.
Carroll Park consists of 4.8 acres located between Flaggy Meadow Road and Hurlin Smith Road.
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Buxton Community Parade held every August
The Annual Buxton Community Parade is held every August as part of Dorcas Fest. People fill the street to watch the floats, bands and community organizations roll through, all decorated in a theme. The town announced 2024’s theme as “Calling All Friendly Ghouls & Goblins,” bringing Halloween to the area early. Other Dorcas Fest activities include a car show, craft sale, concert and fireworks display.
Buxton students attend Bonny Eagle schools
While officially called “Regional School Unit 6” or “MSAD 6”, many people refer to the school district as Bonny Eagle schools. Students can start at Buxton Center Elementary School, with a student-teacher ratio of 10 to one, before attending Bonny Eagle Middle School. At Bonny Eagle High School, seniors must complete a capstone project to graduate, focusing on community service, developing personal skills or exploring a career. All three schools receive a C-plus from Niche.
Main entrance sign at Bonney Eagle High School.
The main entrance to the Bonney Eagle Middle School welcomes students.
Buxton Elementary School serves the lower grades.
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Major roads run through Buxton
Buxton is largely car-dependent, with State Route 22 and U.S. Route 202 running through the town. Even with the major roads, it is still a largely quiet town. Most residents fly out of Portland International Jetport, about 11 miles away, and the closest emergency room is at Maine Medical Center, about 13 miles away. The CAP Index gives the town a Crime Score of one out of 10, compared to the national average of four out of 10.
State Route-202 runs through Buxton.
Robert's Corner connects Buxton to several other towns.
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A family friendly town with in town activities. Buxton is secluded just enough, with surrounding towns including everything you could ever need.
3.0Niche User
7/26/2015Niche Review
living in rural area but about 30 min to beach, city, or entertainment, shopping. Not much in this town or surounding towns, some walking trails and lakes nar by. But more culture in city and things to do. vacation destination for some. Perhaps would live a bit closer to city or beach.
4.0Current Resident
1/6/2018Niche Review
Buxton is a small town that feels very much like home to anyone who lives here. Everyone knows each other and it is a nice place to grow up. There are some sketchy parts of town, but that is true of everywhere. Maine itself is a very white state so it is not surprising that my town is not very diverse, and my regional school has maybe a dozen people who are not white. I think that it is seen as a rundown, sketchy part of the state but to anyone who lives here it is not so bad. It's not too far from the beach and not too far from decent shopping. It is cheap to live here, and sadly sometimes it shows. In the winter, the town struggles to keep the roads clean and sanded properly so that it isn't slippery.
5.0Current Resident
1/5/2024Niche Review
Been living here since I was nine, there are some really nice family's right next door and it's cool living in a area where my little sister can walk to her friends house any time. I do wish people drove slower on the Maine road though.
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Buxton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Buxton, Saco sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Buxton, Saco over the last 12 months is $461,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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