$674,787Average Value$326Average Price per Sq Ft13Homes For Sale
Cumberland County Fair fun in September and pastoral tranquility year-round
Home to the Cumberland County Fairgrounds, West Cumberland is a hub for harness racing, cattle shows and pumpkin weigh-offs during the last week of September. However, the area maintains a different vibe throughout the rest of the year. “It’s quiet, easy living,” says Mary Conroy, an associate broker at Portside Real Estate Group who has sold several homes in the area. “Houses are on huge plots, even if it’s not farmland. It feels secluded, but you’re still near Casco Bay and 20 minutes from Portland.” Acres of conservation land make this area ideal for hikers and access to highways like Interstate 95 means other Main metros are just a quick drive away.
The Cumberland County Fairgrounds host the Cumberland County Fair every September.
Aerial photo of the Cumberland Fair Grounds in West Cumberland, Maine
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Colonial Revival estates, sprawling Cape Cods and Forest Lake properties
West Cumberland’s winding roads are brimming with custom-built country estates on 4-to-10-acre parcels. 1980s Colonial Revivals have apple orchards and wide-open pastures enclosed by white picket fences. Long driveways lead to sprawling Cape Cods tucked behind evergreen forests. Dwellings built within the last five years are typically modern farmhouses with four to five bedrooms. Midcentury cottages and modest ranch styles surround Forest Lake, where only residents can swim, fish and boat from their docks. Buying in West Cumberland can cost between $500,000 and $800,000, a range in the same ballpark as a Maine home’s average $500,000 selling price.
Country Estates like this adorn the landscape in West Cumberland.
Many homes in West Cumberland have Lake Forest as their backyard.
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Miles of hiking trails, country club proximity and easy Casco Bay access
Spanning 268 acres of Cumberland terrain, Rines Forest off Range Road provides hikers, cross-country skiers and snowshoers with several trails, many of which pass by cascading waterfalls. Those trekking the 2-mile loop at Hurricane Valley Farm on Schuster Road will pass buckwheat fields, a community garden and a greenhouse. A less than half-mile hike along Knights Pond Preserve’s boardwalk path leads to its namesake pond, where ice skaters will find ample activity throughout the winter. The Falmouth Country Club on Congressional Drive is less than 5 miles from the area, offering members an 18-hole golf course and a tennis facility featuring clay courts and grass options. For a day on Casco Bay, public beach access is only 6 miles east at 23-acre Broad Cove Reserve. It also has a 2-mile trail system and a pier for striped bass fishing or kayak launching.
Practice your putts at Falmouth Country Club.
Enjoy a day at the beach at Broad Cove Reserve.
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Mabel I. Wilson School, Greely Middle and Greely High
Children in West Cumberland can attend kindergarten through third grade at Mabel I. Wilson School, which has an overall B-plus grade from Niche. Next, they may go to A-minus-graded Greely Middle until they graduate eighth grade. The school has a robust extracurricular program, offering clubs for creative writers and Minecraft players. Lastly, at B-graded Greely High School, students can take over 23 honors courses, including law and treble chorus.
Mabel I. Wilson School serves Cumberland, Maine.
Welcome to Greely Middle School, located in Cumberland, Maine.
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Modern fair amenities and agricultural influences at the Cumberland County Fair
“The Cumberland County Fair has classic Carnival stuff, like games and a Ferris wheel,” says Conroy. “But the agriculture displays are what make it unique.” Since 1868, the fair has combined rural Maine events with modern entertainment. Attendees can watch daily ox pulls on the racetrack or catch a blues band on the main stage. With 20th-century walking tractors and antique tillage tools, the Farm Museum appeals to historians and agriculturists. The Exhibition Hall hosts an apple pie bake-off, a canned goods competition and a needleworking workshop. A fireworks show on Saturday night concludes the event.
Easy access to State Route 26 and Interstate 95
Rural roads and a lack of public transportation options make West Cumberland car-dependent. State Route 26 spans the area, and a 12-mile drive south on thoroughfare reaches Portland’s core. Drivers can hop on Interstate 95 to get to other Maine cities, like Lewiston, only 25 miles north. The nearest Amtrak station is 13 miles away in Freeport, and Yarmouth has a Chebeague Island ferry service 11 miles east on Wharf Road.
Take Route 100/26 South to nearby Portland.
Jump on interstate 95 if you are planning on traveling out of West Cumberland.
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West Cumberland offers food from Gray Road eateries or a Nigerian dwarf goat farm
From Bru-Thru Coffee Shack to the Cumberland House of Pizza, Gray Road is where West Cumberland residents will find a few quaint conveniences. Sunflower Farm Creamery on Harmon Way sells cheese, milk and soap sourced from its herd of Nigerian dwarf goats. The locally owned farmstead also hosts goat yoga classes and educational tours for children from May through October. An 11-mile drive west on Dutton Hill Road leads to North Windham’s core, where residents will find multiple big-box shopping options, like Walmart Supercenter and Lowe’s Home Improvement. Stores like L.L. Bean and Old Navy are also 14 miles north at the Freeport Outlets along Main Street.
Grab a slice or a cocktail at Cumberland House of Pizza in West Cumberland.
Visit the Nigerian dwarf goats at Sunflower Farm Creamery in West Cumberland.
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Parks in this Area
Walton Park
Twin Brook Recreation Area
Trails
Falmouth Community Park
Pennell Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Old Town House Park
Trails
Kayak/Canoe
Parking Lot
Wescustogo Park
Kayak/Canoe
Transit
Airport
Portland International Jetport
28 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Cumberland
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
West Cumberland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Cumberland, Windham sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in West Cumberland, Windham over the last 12 months is $661,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Set on 3.25 private acres in Cumberland's scenic countryside, this stately Colonial offers 4,802± sq ft of finished space—3,682± above grade and 1,120± in the partially finished basement. With 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, including a flexible first-floor bedroom option, the layout is ideal for multigenerational living or hosting guests. The main level features hardwood floors throughout, a
Set on 3.25 private acres in Cumberland's scenic countryside, this stately Colonial offers 4,802± sq ft of finished space—3,682± above grade and 1,120± in the partially finished basement. With 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, including a flexible first-floor bedroom option, the layout is ideal for multigenerational living or hosting guests.The main level features hardwood floors throughout, a
Welcome to 5 Skillin Road, a unique and alluring property. This updated ranch features two bedrooms and a modern bathroom. The kitchen was recently renovated with stainless steel appliances, white cabinets and counters which flows into an open-concept living room and dining area. Other features include mini splits and whole house generator, an attached 2 car garage with an apartment above it, a
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,363
Median Age
41
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
26.5%
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
$122,314
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$164,224
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.8%
College Graduates
57.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.1%
% Population in Labor Force
75.1%
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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
4/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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