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West Bath peninsula offers reprieve from city living
The town of West Bath is a quiet peninsula tucked between the cities of Bath and Brunswick, where locals can spend the day on the water or hiking among the fir trees. “We love coastal Maine living,” says Leah Zartarian, resident of 14 years. “We live on the water, and we like the small-town, rural feel of West Bath.” She is not the only one. Zartarian says that many of her neighbors are retirees. With water surrounding the town on three sides, they can spend the day boating or fishing or go hiking through the Hamilton Audubon Sanctuary. With U.S. Route 1 going through the top of the town, it is an easy commute to the restaurants and shops in surrounding cities.
Outdoor fun and community involvement
Part of West Bath’s appeal is the nature that fills the town. “People really love to get outside,” says Nancy Carleton, Realtor with Vitalius Real Estate Group and longtime resident of the Bath area. With water surrounding the town on all sides, it is no surprise that locals can spend their days boating, fishing and kayaking, docking at their private docks or the New Meadows Marina. The Hamilton Audubon Sanctuary offers almost 3 miles of trails that wind through a forest of pine, spruce and fir, leading to freshwater vistas and views of the cove. During the winter, the nearby Bath Golf Club transforms into ski trails, and snowmobile riders can find some trails off U.S. Route 1. Residents also get involved in community organizations. Zartarian herself is a member of the West Bath Historical Society and the Board of Trustees for the Patten Free Library.
Residents may enjoy a hike through the woods in West Bath
West Bath leads to scenic views at Winnegance Bay.
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Local eateries in Bath
While there are several eateries in West Bath, such as the food cart Shutty’s Seafood which serves fresh seafood from April to October, many locals head to the neighboring cities. “The city of Bath itself has a lot of shops, restaurants, everything,” Carleton says. “You can literally drive five minutes and be in town doing things, and then be back out to your little piece of paradise in West Bath.” People can get a cup of coffee and a pastry from Mae’s Cafe and Bakery, which Zartarian says is a “great breakfast and brunch place,” and order dinner from J.R. Maxwell a& Co. or meet friends for drinks at Bath Brewing Company. Residents can get their groceries from the regional chain Shaw’s or Brackett’s Market, part of the Independent Grocer’s Alliance. Lowe’s and Walmart are in Brunswick, about 7 miles away, while Target is about a 13 mile-drive.
Shaw's is the main grocery store near West Bath.
Locals often enjoy ice cream at Witch Spring Hill in West Bath.
Shops and restaurants are plentiful in downtown Bath, near West Bath.
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Homes dating back 100 years
Gravel driveways split off winding roads, leading to large properties that start at one acre of land. Spruce and pine trees surround a variety of homes, many of which sit on the Winnegance Bay. “Some of these neighborhoods go back 100 years,” Zartarian says. Colonial Revivals and Cape Cods built as early as 1900 sit among late 20th century ranch styles. Prices tend to fall between $350,000 and $825,000, although some waterfront properties can exceed $1 million. West Bath receives a CAP Index Crime Score of one out of 10, compared to the national average of four out of 10.
Well-maintained Colonials can often be found in West Bath.
This small Cape with a Gambrel roof garage is typical in West Bath.
West Bath homes can come with docks to make the most of the scenery.
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Flood insurance recommended for waterfront homes
The Federal Emergency Management Agency identifies several Zone AE flood risks along the coast, meaning there is a 26% chance of flooding over a 30-year mortgage. Flood insurance is recommended for all homeowners in the area and is required for anyone with a federally backed mortgage.
West Bath School Administrative Unit
Students can start at West Bath School, which earns an A from Niche and is the only school in the district. Most students attend Regional School Unit 1 (RSU 1) for grades six through 12, starting at Bath Middle School before graduating from Morse High School; both schools receive a B-minus. Students at Morse High can enroll in vocational courses at the Bath Regional Career & Technical Center, which offers programs ranging from carpentry to cosmetology. “They actually have a hair styling studio in the school where kids can learn their cosmetology and come out ready to go,” Carleton says. If students choose to attend another school, the West Bath School Administrative Unit will cover tuition up to the expected costs of RSU 1.
West Bath Elementary Schoolserves students from grades PK-5.
Bath Middle School serves the West Bath neighborhood.
Hyde School is a historic school in neighboring Bath.
Morse High School serves many students in both Bat and West Bath.
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City of Bath hosts events year-round
With the nearby Bath constantly hosting events, there is plenty for people to do. Music lovers can lay out their picnic blankets and enjoy live music every Tuesday and Friday from mid-June to early September at the Gazebo at City Park, which also hosts two free movie nights in August. The highlight of the year is the Bath Heritage Days, a weekend-long celebration of the community held every year around the Fourth of July. Neighbors line Main Street to watch the Independence Day Parade before strolling through the Arts in the Park vendors and cheering on the Firemen’s Muster.
Access to Amtrak in neighboring Brunswick
West Bath is car-dependent, with U.S. Route 1 connecting the town to nearby cities, including Bath and Brunswick, the latter of which has an Amtrak station that offers routes to Portland, about 37 miles away, and Boston, about 143 miles away. Most residents fly out of Portland International Jetport, which is about a 40-mile drive. The closest emergency room is at Mid Coast Hospital, about 7 miles away.
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