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Rural riverside town with historic charm on Maine's southern coast
Like the lazy river running through it, Salmon Falls is relaxed and rustic, offering a glimpse of Maine in simpler times. Settled within Buxton and Hollis, small inland towns on the southern coast, Salmon Falls is part remote homestead, part historic district, full of natural scenery and 19th-century homes. Life here centers around the outdoors, where locals are surrounded by preserves and woodsy fields. “I would describe it as quaint and picturesque. As a rule, there aren’t many developments – it’s mostly single lots,” says Katherine Scamman, Realtor at The Bean Group and Saco native. It’s a good landing place for Maine buyers looking for peace and quiet. With a CAP Inex crime score of two, Salmon Falls experiences less crime than busier Maine communities.
Welcome to Salmon Falls, a rural community located southwest of Portland, Maine.
Salmon Falls is a rural neighborhood in York County, Maine.
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Nineteenth-century homes with land
Many of Salmon Falls’ antique Federal-style and Greek Revival homes hitch to corresponding barns, underscoring the area’s rural ambiance. Cape Cods with land go for about $400,000 here, as do raised ranch-style houses with partial brick exteriors. Sprawling country estates on three acres with bay windows sell for $450,000, while newer 2000s properties go for $550,000 to $700,000, depending on age and size. Even if they’re not technically part of the historic district, the town’s vintage character carries through most Salmon Falls properties. Inventory is limited in this small town, and most listings find new owners within a month or two on the market.
This shuttered two-story home in Salmon Falls was built in the 2000s.
This classic style New England home with an attched garage can be found in Salmon Falls.
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Summers on the Saco
The slow-moving Saco attracts seasonal visitors to Salmon Falls; its relatively warm temperatures and approachable pace make it a popular spot for a tube ride on a summer day. “There’s no major industry on the river, so its very clean. You can fish, swim or canoe. There’s good public access,” Scamman says. The Salmon Falls Bridge overlooks lots of summer swimmers when the weather is warm. The Moses Woodman Preserve has a mile-long trail that runs riverside, and the Indian Cellar Preserve, next to the Salmon Falls Library, has longer routes and more swimming spots. The Saco is also accessible via a small beach at Pleasant Point Park, a secluded spot for scenic walks with the dog or a quiet day on the water. When they’re not at the river, Salmon Falls homeowners head to Salmon Falls Country Club, another local hot spot, home to a golf course, disc golf and a grill available to members. “There’s also a community theater. They converted an old grain silo into a theater across the river from the country club,” Scamman says. The Saco River Theatre has performed for over 25 years and is beloved by the town.
The Bar Mills Bridge spans the Saco River to the northern end of Salmon Falls.
Experience the roaring waters of Salmon Falls.
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Bonny Eagle highschoolers enjoy extracurriculars
Salmon Falls may straddle two different towns, but the whole neighborhood is part of the Bonny Eagle School District, also called Maine School Administrative District #6, serving Hollis, Buxton, Limington, Standish and Frye Island. It’s one of the largest in the state and carries an overall C-plus Niche rating. Kids can start at the B-minus-rated Hollis Elementary School before continuing to C-plus-rated Bonny Eagle Middle and High. Bonny Eagle High is known for its extracurriculars, spanning subjects from Natural Helpers and Ski Club to World Language Hoor Society. “They’ve also put in a lot of time and effort to build a sense of community around the football team and local sports,” Scamman says.
Hollis Elementary School is located just north of Salmon Falls.
The main entrance sign at Bonny Eagle High School welcomes students.
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In and out on Route 202
“People work in agriculture or commute for work. Some are self-employed,” Scamman says. Salmon Falls is located along Maine’s Route 202, which runs northeast to Gorham and southwest to Waterboro. It’s 18 miles outside of Portland, which means a daily commute to the city is doable. “It’s probably about a 25 to 30-minute ride. And it’s easy driving – 30 minutes of backroads,” Scamman says. Homeowners here rely on cars for daily transportation and drive into busier towns like Biddleford or Saco to visit the hospital or catch a train or plane ride.
Salmon Falls' barns and farm land underscore the area’s rural ambiance.
Hop on your bike and cruise around Salmon Falls.
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Small-town shops and eateries
Salmon Falls may be a little village, but locals are loyal to the handful of small businesses that line the main roads. “It’s a very rural area,” Lemieux says. The restaurants and bars here have the same remote feel as the rest of the community, singular destinations planted off the highway. Inside a little brown house on Route 202 is Tory Hill Café, a breakfast and lunch restaurant open six days a week. Big Daddy’s North is another favorite, serving desserts and wood-fired pizzas through a carryout window. Hannaford is the neighborhood’s closest grocer, anchoring a small shopping center with a hardware store, a dentistry and a Dollar General. For everything else, locals will travel to busier communities like Old Orchard Beach or Biddleford, less than 15 miles south of town.
Cool off on a hot day with Big Daddy's North Ice Cream.
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Parks in this Area
Pleasant Point Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Kayak/Canoe
Boom Field Disc Golf
Disc Golf
Springbrook Sports Complex
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Sewell Woods Preserve
Trails
Hiking
Walking Paths
Transit
Airport
Portland International Jetport
31 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Salmon Falls
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Salmon Falls Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Salmon Falls, Saco sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Salmon Falls, Saco over the last 12 months is $532,500, down 37% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Beautiful 1799+ Post and Beam Greek Revival Old Buxton Tavern, adjacent to the Indian Cellar Preserve and the Saco River, has been lovingly restored and has new systems. This five+ bedroom building is brimming with original features and a new custom kitchen and is just 30 minutes to Portland. It has the original doors and windows, wide pine floors, a hearth with a built-in iron cauldron, tavern
Highly Motivated Sellers! Just a couple of mile ride from the Saco exit on 95 is this little gem of a farm on Simpson Rd in Buxton, the first property over the Saco line. The home has amazing farmhouse features such as 3 working fireplaces all with Superflu chimneys, a wood stove off of the kitchen, and an efficient FHA heating system to keep things comfortable. Many of the rooms have wide plank
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
408
Median Age
46
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
18.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,268
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,691
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
29.7%
Advanced Degrees
6.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
36''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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