Nasons Corner House for Sale

Thought to be named after a local farmer back when the area was farmland, Nason’s Corner is now a neighborhood less than 4 miles from Downtown Portland with an almost urban vibe thanks to walkability and nearby shopping. “We’re transitioning from car-centric to more pedestrian-centric and these little neighborhood centers are being revitalized,” says Tom Landry, the broker and owner of Benchmark Real Estate with over 20 years of experience selling homes in Portland. Changes are on the horizon for Nason’s Corner thanks to the University of New England, whose Westbrook Campus is along one edge of the neighborhood. “They’re moving their medical campus right there onto that Portland campus, so you’re starting to see some of that influence happening with teachers and students changing that neighborhood,” Landry says. “And that’s just the beginning because the moving of this integrated dental and medical is going to be happening over the next few years. It’s a massive expansion plan for the university.” In a neighborhood known for its affordability, that could mean rising home costs in the next few years — and the chance to build equity for homeowners. “It’s very close to Riverton, they