Debrah Yale
Benchmark Real Estate
(207) 387-7432
34 Total Sales
1 in Country Gardens
$243,000 Price
Country Gardens
This tiny South Portland enclave of cozy homes and cul-de-sacs is flanked by a major city golf course to the east and one of Maine’s primary interstates to the west.
The Country Gardens neighborhood is, above all else, a residential area. Because of its relative proximity to the oil tanks of South Portland’s working waterfront, the home prices here are a bit lower than in some of the city’s other neighborhoods, like the super-hot Willard area.
But because South Portland is so sought-after, many buyers are okay with making that trade, Sarah Delisle, associate broker with Portside Real Estate Group, said -- even if that means living close to industry.
“People in South Portland seem to accept that’s part of living there,” Delisle said. “They want to be in the general area, and they’re willing to sacrifice to be in South Portland.”
Country Gardens’ streets are forested, side walked and filled with a variety of homes with substantial front and back lawns. A raised ranch with a woodsy backyard can cost around $230,000, a cute Cape Cod can go for about $500,000, a raised ranch estate with an extensive backyard is about $650,000 and an adorable, 1970s one-story home goes for $400,000.
Country Gardens straddles the South Portland Municipal Golf Course, a nine-hole, city-owned course that’s open from April through October. The course is fun and low stress enough for new golfers and senior citizens to enjoy, but also challenging enough for more experienced players.
The neighborhood is also less than five minutes away from the Maine Mall, the largest indoor shopping center in the state. Like most malls built in the mid-20th century, the Maine Mall is a bit dated, but there are still plenty of indoor tenants, as well as big names like Ulta Beauty, the Home Depot and OTTO pizza in freestanding outdoor locations. Sea Dog Brewing Co., a local beer maker known for its silly dog in a hat logo and variety of brews, also has a location nearby.
School-aged children in Country Gardens are assigned to Dr. Waldo T. Skillin Elementary School, a South Portland public school with about 357 students. The South Portland School Department is currently constructing a new middle school to combine its two existing institutions, and all high school-aged kids attend South Portland High School, which has a student population of just under 1,000. On the weekends, kids can play at Sawyer Park, the city’s newest park in nearby Thornton Heights. It has a small playground and a gravel path and is the future site of a community garden.
Country Gardens boasts easy highway access – its northern border is I-295, and the Maine Turnpike Approach and Route 1 hug the neighborhood on its southern end. It’s easy to go south to Kittery or north to Augusta from the neighborhood – or even just over the bridge to Portland for some of the best food New England has to offer.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Debrah Yale
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Jonathan Safford
Jonathan Safford
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
(207) 292-5931
139 Total Sales
1 in Country Gardens
$270,000 Price
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Nicholas Dambrie
Nicholas Dambrie
Keller Williams Realty
(207) 387-9614
169 Total Sales
1 in Country Gardens
$300,000 Price
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Danielle Lape
Danielle Lape
Responds QuicklyKre Brokerage Group
(207) 503-2542
135 Total Sales
1 in Country Gardens
$403,000 Price
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Amy Foley
Amy Foley
Responds QuicklySignature Homes Real Estate Group, LLC
(207) 503-2295
617 Total Sales
2 in Country Gardens
$351K - $422K Price Range
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Arden Stuckey
AS
Arden Stuckey
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(207) 406-9150
53 Total Sales
1 in Country Gardens
$560,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Wilkinson Park
Playground At Wilkinson Park
Redbank Community Center
Greenbelt Walkway
- Bike Trails
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Brooklawn Memorial Park
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Temple Beth El Memorial Park
- Trails
- Events
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Country Gardens | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Country Gardens Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Country Gardens, South Portland sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Country Gardens, South Portland over the last 12 months is $497,000, down 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$497,000
Median Sale Price
$497,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$544,503
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-38%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$291
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
392
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1969
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,422
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,685
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$464,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,152 Sq Ft
- 75 Landry Cir
Spacious 2200 SqFt custom built contemporary ranch in Country Gardens with new roof in 2022! Easy single level living with radiant heat, slate flooring and specially designed windows for maximum sunshine and passive solar heat in winter, cooling in summer. Consists of two bedrooms and a bonus room as well as two full bathrooms - one up and one down with first floor laundry. Large attached 2 car
Andrew Carr Advisors Living, LLC
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
999
Median Age
50
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,221
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$106,381
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
48.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.5%
% Population in Labor Force
70.3%
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®
38
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Sunset Park
Modest Cape Cods and local shops on Route 1 a few miles from downtown Portland
Thornton Heights
Centrally located South Portland neighborhood 5 miles from Old Port and downtown
Cash Corner
South Portland neighborhood with easy access to I-95
Highland
Suburb along the Rigby Yard 5 miles from Downtown Portland
Libbytown
Popular neighborhood offering entertainment 3 miles from Downtown Portland
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