Frenchtown
Suburban Neighborhood in Westbrook, Maine
Cumberland County 04092
$446,656
Average Value
$289
Average Price per Sq Ft
Lower home prices in the Portland suburbs
French-Canadian immigrants moved into the neighborhood as early as the 1850s, and many of the homes were built over the next century. As a result, vintage home styles abound, with Victorians, Colonial Revivals and American Foursquare houses all packed together. The residents have diversified from the French-speaking population of yesteryear. The lower home prices found in Westbrook compared to Portland are probably the biggest draw to the housing market, Lavoie says. “Some people are now fleeing Portland, because it’s more expensive, to go to the suburbs.” The median sales price in Frenchtown is roughly $350,000, though some houses fetch $675,000 or more.Wander through the woods of Westbrook City Forest
Westbrook residents can head north on Bridge Street to access two very different recreation options. One is the Westbrook Little League complex, a trio of fields that host baseball and softball leagues for kids between 4 and 12 years old. The other is Westbrook City Forest, a rustic preserve with a 3-mile trail that takes hikers and mountain bikers through corridors of evergreen trees. In between is the Westbrook Community Center, offering everything from pickleball matches to snorkel training.Westbrook High School teaches engineering, graphic novels
If Frenchtown students attend Westbrook Public Schools, then they’re a block away from the closest elementary school: Congin School. Niche gives the school a grade of C. Older students may take classes at C-rated Westbrook Middle School or Westbrook High School, graded a B-minus. Westbrook High presents teens with a wide variety of elective options that explore graphic novels, engineering and wilderness survival.
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Parties by the quarry at Westbrook’s Rock Row
Westbrook festivities are often held alongside a 300-foot-deep quarry. In 2023, Quarryside at Rock Row opened to host events next to the water-filled chasm. From weekend concerts to holiday markets, locals flock to Quarryside at Rock Row throughout the year. Eventgoers don’t go thirsty, as Portland-based Lone Pine Brewing Co. operates an on-site beer garden.A quick drive to Portland
Westbrook acts as a suburb of Portland, but the city is just down the road. If drivers go east on Cumberland Street from Frenchtown, it’s 5 miles to Portland. Greater Portland Metro operates a Westbrook line, so residents may elect to take the bus to Portland rather than drive. For trips that require a flight, Portland International Jetport is 5 miles from Frenchtown.Pizza, craft beer and more in downtown Westbrook
For a neighborhood spot with bar food, cold drinks and the sounds of buttons smashing and pinballs bouncing, locals can pop into Wessie’s Den, a tavern-arcade combo. Westbrook’s restaurant scene is concentrated across the Presumpscot River, less than a mile from Frenchtown. Nearly 20 restaurants and watering holes line a 1-mile stretch of Main Street. They vary from Mast Landing Brewing Co. to Blazes Burgers. A mile from Frenchtown, Hannaford stocks produce, fresh seafood and other groceries. For medical services, residents head 5 miles east to Maine Medical Center in Portland.
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Written By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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David Banks
David Banks
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX By The Bay
(207) 503-3042
1,122 Total Sales
1 in Frenchtown
$305,000 Price
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Edmund Gardner III
Edmund Gardner III
Gardner Real Estate Group
(207) 387-7218
208 Total Sales
1 in Frenchtown
$352,500 Price
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Kristen Roy
KR
Kristen Roy
Elevate Maine Realty
(207) 405-0732
87 Total Sales
1 in Frenchtown
$399,900 Price
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Nicholas Dambrie
Nicholas Dambrie
Keller Williams Realty
(207) 387-9614
173 Total Sales
2 in Frenchtown
$382K - $525K Price Range
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Jonathon Stinson
Jonathon Stinson
Keller Williams Realty
(207) 707-6378
52 Total Sales
1 in Frenchtown
$515,000 Price
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Frank Barry
Frank Barry
RE/MAX Oceanside
(207) 496-1806
52 Total Sales
2 in Frenchtown
$363K - $480K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Riverbank Park
Fore River Sanctuary
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Nasons Corner Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Fraser Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Forest City Trail
- Trails
- Hiking
Westbrook Together Days
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Frenchtown | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Frenchtown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Frenchtown, Westbrook sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Frenchtown, Westbrook over the last 12 months is $379,500, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$429,450
Median Sale Price
$379,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$415,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$287,450
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$370,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$289
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
354
Median Year Built
1932
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,430
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,335
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,104
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
780
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,058
Distribution of Home Values
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,077
Median Age
37
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,446
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,145
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.3%
College Graduates
26.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.6%
% Population in Labor Force
78.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
36''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
45
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32
/ 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.
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