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Springvale

Springvale

Located in York County

$370,537 Average Value
$243 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale

A quiet suburban village in Sanford

Situated in southern Maine’s York County, Springvale is a small village in Sanford offering a more laidback suburban atmosphere. “It’s a little more rural than the rest of Sanford,” says Kelli Genest, broker/owner at Lakes Region Realty, who has served the area for 11 years. Bisected by the Mousam River, Springvale offers 19th-century New England homes situated on walkable central streets. Community events and local restaurants can be found along Main Street, and residents can head to downtown Sanford for further amenities.

Welcome to Springvale.
Welcome to Springvale.
The Mousam River flows through Springvale.
The Mousam River flows through Springvale.
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Grab breakfast from Mel's Raspberry Patch

“It’s a quaint area that has a few restaurants,” Genest says. On Main Street, residents can find classic pub dishes, like burgers, mac and cheese and brews, at Springvale Publick House. For breakfast, there’s Mel’s Raspberry Patch, which serves pancakes and scrambled eggs. There are a couple of local businesses in Springvale, but residents can keep walking down Main Street to Sanford for more options, like the preowned bookstore Books Revisited, a volunteer-operated shop that donates all income to the York County Shelter Programs. Regional supermarket Hannaford stocks groceries and household essentials, but residents drive 14 miles northeast to Biddeford for retail options like Target and T.J. Maxx.

Mel's Raspberry Patch is a local favorite in Springvale.
Mel's Raspberry Patch is a local favorite in Springvale.
Mel's Raspberry Patch serves a great breakfast.
Mel's Raspberry Patch serves a great breakfast.
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Gather for summer afternoon concerts on the Springvale Public Library patio

Springvale benefits from its proximity to Sanford for larger seasonal events, like the December Holly Daze Parade and Tree Lighting. On summer Friday afternoons, live music fills the Springvale Public Library’s patio as part of the Sanford/Springvale summer concert series. The community regularly gathers at the library for recurring events like children’s story times, mindfulness classes and monthly crafts throughout the year.

Cape Cods and Foursquares clustered along Main Street

Gridded residential streets are clustered around Main Street, though those seeking more space will find properties on forested rural roads in the northern part of the neighborhood. Homes on central streets have smaller lots framed by shrubbery, while country roads have large fields and dense woods. Closer to Main Street, there are mid-20th century bungalows and Cape Cods priced around $350,000. Colonial Revivals and American Foursquares from the early-to-mid 1900s usually cost between $400,000 and $550,000.

This Cape Cod style home can be found in Springvale.
This Cape Cod style home can be found in Springvale.
This Bungalow in Springvale is built out of stones.
This Bungalow in Springvale is built out of stones.
This American Foursquare style home is typical in Springvale.
This American Foursquare style home is typical in Springvale.
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Career preparation courses at Sanford Regional Technical Center

Kids may start at Carl J. Lamb School, which has a C grade from Niche. Students advance to C-rated Sanford Middle and C-plus-rated Sanford High. High school students can also apply to career-learning programs at Sanford Regional Technical Center to begin preparing for careers in digital design, automotive technology, plumbing, cosmetology and more.

Entrance to Sanford High School in Sanford Maine
Entrance to Sanford High School in Sanford Maine
Sanford Middle School serves grades 5-6.
Sanford Middle School serves grades 5-6.
Carl J. Lamb Elementary School is in Springvale Maine.
Carl J. Lamb Elementary School is in Springvale Maine.
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Enjoy green space at Springvale Park or hike forested rail trails

As they’re strolling Main Street, locals can find green space with a playground and skate park at Springvale Park. To walk a one-mile loop through a partially urban, partially forested landscape by the Mousam River, residents can go to the Mousam Way Trail. There’s also the Sanford-Springvale Rail Trail, which crosses over the Mousam River and meanders through the forest before rewarding hikers with views of Deering Pond. The trail hosts hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing.

Springvale Park in Maine offers trails to adventurous Springvale locals.
Springvale Park in Maine offers trails to adventurous Springvale locals.
Mousam Way Trail takes you along the trail in Springvale, Sanford, ME.
Mousam Way Trail takes you along the trail in Springvale, Sanford, ME.
The Sanford-Springvale Rail Trail is a great amenity in Springvale.
The Sanford-Springvale Rail Trail is a great amenity in Springvale.
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Walk to local shops on Main Street

Springvale hosts numerous sidewalk-lined residential streets, so residents can walk to shops and amenities on Main Street. However, most residents still rely on personal vehicles to drive to work and to travel to nearby towns. State highways weave through the neighborhood and link with U.S. Route 202 to the east. From there, residents can merge onto Interstate 95 to travel 35 miles north to Portland.

Street are lined with classic New England homes in Springvale.
Street are lined with classic New England homes in Springvale.
Springvale residents can access Interstate 95 for longer travel destinations.
Springvale residents can access Interstate 95 for longer travel destinations.
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Springvale Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$347,200
Median Sale Price
$339,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$349,950
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$325,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$217,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
45
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$243

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes for Sale
7
Months of Supply
1.90

Homes for Sale

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Springvale Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,561
Median Age
42
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$63,604
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,898

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.8%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.7%
Advanced Degrees
10.5%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
10°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
41''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

38 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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