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Scarborough has great schools and sandy beaches near Portland
Scarborough rides the crest of Saco Bay in southern Maine, about 7 miles south of Portland. Outdoor lovers enjoy its sandy beaches, cycling paths and saltwater marsh teeming with birdlife. Coastal Route 1 skims through town and hooks to Interstate 295 for an easy commute to Portland. Like neighboring Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough has a highly rated school district that draws families. And as an added bonus, home prices are lower here.
The housing market in Scarborough is steady year-round
Most people who live in Scarborough own their homes and live here full-time. “I would not consider Scarborough seasonal. It’s more of a year-round residential place, for sure,” says Martha Hiat, an associate broker with eXp Realty – Brett Davis Office who’s lived in the area since 1989. “I would consider that it has evolved into kind of a corporate community . . . There is a range of folks living there, but it also lends itself to people who work i n banking, people who work in insurance, people who work in those types of corporate jobs.”
On average, properties sell about three weeks after going on the market. Some manufactured homes cost under $100,000, but cottages and small ranch-style houses start in the lower $300,000s and large modern farmhouses can sell for around $1.5 million. Some luxury homes fetch prices from $3 million to $4 million. The median home sale price is around $700,000, which is lower than the median in Cape Elizabeth but slightly higher than Portland’s median. Property taxes in Cumberland County are on the higher side, but again, you’ll typically pay less in Scarborough than you would in Cape Elizabeth.
Homes in the Scarborough neighborhood often feature large front yards.
Raised ranch-style homes are popular in the Scarborough area.
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Scarborough Public Schools is a highly rated district
Kids attend schools in the highly rated Scarborough Public Schools district. Depending on their address, kids might start at one of three primary schools:
Blue Point
Eight Corners
Pleasant Hill
For grades 3 through 5, students move to Wentworth, the district’s top-rated elementary school. Wentworth School is tucked between the middle and high schools in the Oak Hill neighborhood.
Welcome to Scarborough High School.
Wentworth School is a highly rated public elementary school in Scarborough.
Scarborough Middle School serves students from grades 6-8.
Eight Corners is one of the elementary schools serving the Scarborough community.
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The coastline offers sandy beaches, tide pools and nature trails
Winters in Maine can be harsh, but the summers make up for it, especially in coastal towns like this one. At Ferry Beach State Park, kids can explore the tidal pools and romp on the playground. Anglers head to Pine Point Beach early in the morning to fish for stripers before the beach fills up with sunbathers and sandcastles. Pine Point is also a popular spot for watching the sunset. During peak season, lifeguards are on duty at Scarborough Beach State Park, which features picnic areas and another long stretch of sand. Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center, a salt marsh woven through with nature trails, offers prime bird-watching. Cyclists, joggers and walkers can hit the Eastern Trail, which cuts through Scarborough on its 65-mile path from Kittery to South Portland.
Hikers embark on the Eastern Trail in Scarborough.
Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center is a nature preserve and education center.
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The commute to Portland takes 10 to 15 minutes
Aside from seasonal gigs and a few roles in public works and law enforcement, there’s not much of a job market in Scarborough. The Hannaford supermarket chain is based here, but corporate jobs don’t open up very often. “Scarborough’s kind of a hub, in terms of people live there, and then they’ll work north, south, east and west,” Hiat says. “Some people who live in Scarborough probably work in New Hampshire, honestly. But Portland would be an area of commute, for sure.” The drive to Portland typically takes 10 to 15 minutes.
Scarborough neighborhoods from Oak Hill to Prouts Neck
What are your main reasons for moving to Scarborough? Your answer to that question will help you decide which neighborhood might be best for you. Here are a few of the most popular areas:
Oak Hill –close to schools, restaurants and shopping, including groceries at Hannaford
Dunstan Corner –between Interstate 95 and Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center
Pine Point – prime access to beaches, seafood restaurants and local shops
Prouts Neck – homes with ocean views and private beach access
If you’re looking for a home in a more rural setting, check out properties west of the interstate toward the towns of Buxton and Gorham. You won’t be as close to the beach, but you’ll have more privacy and room to spread out, and you’ll be well away from the crazy Route 1 summer traffic.
The blanket of snow on Scarborough residents' lawns begins to melt during the spring.
The difference between summer and winter on the Maine coast
What’s it like in Scarborough in the winter versus the summer? “The nightlife, restaurants, shopping and stuff like that . . . I don’t think anything closes up, but I’m sure it gets less busy,” Hiat says. “ Old Orchard Beach is beachy, beach culture with a year-round element, but Scarborough is like, people are living and working there.” But if you plan to live there year-round, be sure to pack a winter wardrobe. “The weather on the coast of Maine from Scarborough up through Brunswick is all pretty much the same,” says Hiat. “It’s coastal, but it’s not as frigid as some areas. I wouldn’t categorize Scarborough as having different weather than any other part of Maine ... unless you go up north.”
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On average, homes in Scarborough, ME sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Scarborough, ME over the last 12 months is $707,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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