Wales offers the small-town Maine lifestyle with access to the city
Situated about 10 miles from Lewiston-Auburn, Wales offers serene country living in the foothills of Maine’s Lakes and Mountains region. “If you want small-town Maine, that’s what Wales is,” says Jonathon Stinson, broker and Realtor with Keller Williams Realty who grew up nearby. “It’s a tight-knit community and there's plenty to do recreationally outside. You can have your own space if that’s what you want, but within 20 minutes, you have everything you need.” Most homes here come with multiple acres of land, and some sit on the shore of Sabattus Pond, where locals can kayak in summer and ice fish in winter. Amenities are a short drive away in Sabattus, and Interstate 95 is only 4 miles away.
A quiet community of Manufactured homes rests in the hills of Wales.
Enjoy the tranquil view at Martin's Point Park in Wales.
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Water sports, hiking trails, golf and disc golf
Sabattus Pond is a popular place to get outside. Martin’s Point Park is the pond’s closest public access point and has a beach where locals swim and picnic in the summer or venture out for a day of ice fishing in the winter. The park also has a boat ramp, allowing kayakers and anglers access to the water. The 40-acre Jimmy Stream Conservation Area has 2 miles of trails for hiking and snowshoeing. The Meadows Golf Club is a public 18-hole golf course where kids can join junior golfing camps and seasoned golfers can join competitive leagues. Nearby, Sabattus Disc Golf has four courses and offers lessons and tournaments.
Sabattus Pond in Wales offers ample opportunity for water enthusiasts.
The Meadows Golf Club in Wales offers an impressive 18 hole course.
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Homes with views of farmland, forests or Sabattus Pond
Wales’ Cape Cods, ranch-style homes and cabins sit far apart on multiple acres and have views of the surrounding hills and forests. Farms dot the landscape, and there are waterfront homes on Sabattus Pond. The houses here were mostly built between the 1800s and the 2000s, and prices generally range from $200,000 to $550,000, though an equestrian property on nearly 80 acres recently sold for $825,000. Manufactured homes can cost between $60,000 and $280,000, and 6 to 8 acres of undeveloped land can cost between $65,000 and $75,000.
Manufactured homes can be found all over Wales.
Wales offers an array of different styles of architecture.
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Regional elementary schools and career training in high school
Kids can attend schools in the Regional School Unit No. 4 district, which earns a C from Niche and serves Wales, Sabattus and Litchfield. Elementary schoolers can go to the unrated Libby Tozier School for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, the unrated Sabattus Primary for Grades 1 and 2, and the C-rated Carrie Ricker School for Grades 3 and 4. They then continue to the C-minus-rated Oak Hill Middle and the C-rated Oak Hill High. High schoolers can sign up for classes at the Lewiston Regional Technical Center, where they can learn career skills like welding, plumbing and medical science.
Sabattus Elementary School in Wales serves grades 1-2.
Carrie Ricker Shool in Wales offers students an expansive campus.
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A car-reliant community with snowy winters and a low crime score
State Routes 132 and 126 are the main roads through the area, leading about 10 miles to Lewiston-Auburn and 4 miles to Interstate 95. The main roads here are paved, but backroads are often gravel or dirt. Though Maine has cold, snowy winters, Stinson says the weather rarely impacts travel; roads are plowed quickly, and many Mainers get around using snowmobiles. “We used to snowmobile to school,” he says. Houses of worship here include Wales Presbyterian Church and Wales Brethren Church. The overall CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4. Central Maine Medical Center is about 10 miles away, and Portland International Jetport is a 45-mile trip.
Monmouth Museum’s AppleFest each September
In nearby Monmouth, the Monmouth Museum’s AppleFest celebrates the area’s apple agriculture each September. Local bakers make dozens of pies for the one-day event, which begins in the morning with a kids’ parade down Main Street led by Johnny Appleseed. The rest of the day includes live music, cider-pressing demonstrations and a pie-eating contest.
Restaurants and shopping are in nearby Sabattus
The nearest restaurants and stores are in the neighboring town of Sabattus. Sabattus House of Pizza offers Italian comfort food, and Yeung’s serves Chinese cuisine in a casual atmosphere. There are also national chains like Dunkin’. For a night out, Mixers Nightclub & Lounge has DJ nights, karaoke and line dancing. Sturdy Hardware is a family-owned hardware and sporting goods store. Nearby grocery stores include Gowell’s Shop ‘n Save and Family Dollar. More options are a 20-minute drive away in Lewiston-Auburn.
Visit the pro shop at Sabattus Disk Golf Course in Wales for an array of disks.
Residents can find a variety of home goods at Family Dollar in Wales.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wales
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
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wales, ME sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Wales, ME over the last 12 months is $377,526, up 11% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom Cape nestled in a quiet neighborhood on a private, dead-end road. The 2-story living room flows seamlessly into a spacious open concept kitchen with modern appliances, ample cabinets, informal dining with sliders onto the new deck. Also a lovely formal diningroom just off the kitchen is perfect for holiday entertaining of family and
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,614
Median Age
43
Population under 18
23%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,846
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$79,740
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.3%
College Graduates
15.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
67''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
12/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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