Explore Towns of Greater Portland

Old Port Neighborhood

Portland

Portland is a small coastal city that borders the picturesque Casco Bay on the Atlantic Ocean, and is a two hour drive from Boston. Portland has lots of distinctive neighborhoods to explore, like the Arts District where the Portland Museum of Art is located, or the cobblestone streets of the Old Port neighborhood great for restaurants on the water, and shopping at the city’s local boutiques. Munjoy Hill is a hip scene with cool shops and restaurants along Washington Ave. Nearby lobster roll favorite Bite Into Maine, and Eventide Oyster Co, breweries, coffee shops like Coffee By Design and Maine Pottery just to name some more great places. Along bustling main artery Congress Street you'll find Empire Chinese, Otto Pizza, Green Elephant, to name a few tasty spots great for a meal before a show at The State Theater, the West End neighborhood has classic 19th century architecture and a delicious low key taco window that if you spot is a scrumptious reward. Bard Coffee has some of the best coffee and is perfect for people watching and getting a dose of that busy city vibe. The nearby Nickelodeon movie theater feels like a cozy artsy cinema like in the college town where I grew up.

Somewhat Competitive Redfin Compete Score™ Some homes get multiple offers. The average homes sell for around list price and go pending in around 37 days. can sell for about 4% above list price and go pending in around 6 days. Median Sale Price (All Home Types) $555,000.

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Portland Head Light at Ft. Williams Park.

Cape Elizabeth

Cape Elizabeth is a gorgeous coastal town with beaches, lighthouses, preserved agricultural and marshland, hiking trails and is a quick 5 mile drive into the city of Portland. Extending 12 miles into the Atlantic Ocean, its craggy shores and sandy beaches, Cape Elizabeth marks the entrance to spectacular Casco Bay, an inlet of the Gulf of Maine on the southern coast of Maine.

In Cape Elizabeth there are state and local parks and beaches, trails and lighthouses. One of the most popular spots is Fort Williams Park along the rocky coast where the landmark Portland Head Light is located.

Locals enjoy delicious bagels, baguettes, and desserts at Scratch Bakery, donuts and cookies from long time favorite The Cookie Jar, and ice cream in the warmer months at the wonderful Willard Scoops.

Most Competitive Redfin Compete Score™ Most homes get multiple offers, often with waived contingencies. The average homes sell for around list price and go pending in around 11 days. can sell for about 6% above list price and go pending in around 5 days. Median Sale Price (All Home Types) $815,000.

Knightsville Neighborhood

South Portland

Some South Portland residents say, South Portland is the Brooklyn to Portland’s Manhattan. According to an article in DownEast magazine, the neighborhood of "Knightville’s revival has been especially dramatic, and packs a complete community into its roughly two square miles."

There are so many delicious food spots to visit in South Portland — OTTO Pizza, Bistro LeLuco for fine dining, Terra Cotta Pasta Co. a cozy Italian market, have all along Cottage Road from Millcreek to Meetinghouse Hill, and in Knightsville SoPo Seafood, and Barber Bros Meats + Provisions which has the vibe and convenience of a fancy NYC bodega are favorites. Coffee shop, Second Rodeo in Ferry Village, is a community hub with a warm welcoming vibe and tasty treats.

Very Competitive Redfin Compete Score™ Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies. The average homes sell for around list price and go pending in around 26 days. can sell for about 3% above list price and go pending in around 7 days. Median Sale Price (All Home Types) $515,000.

Scarborough Beach

Scarborough

Scarborough beaches are a popular destination for visitors and locals alike. These beaches include Pine Point (Hurd Park), Ferry Beach, Scarborough Beach State Park, and Higgins Beach. Scarborough is loved for its coastal beaches, the largest salt water marsh in Maine, farmland, the Eastern Trail, and robust local restaurant and shopping scene.

The Black Point Inn sits on the ruggedly beautiful coastline, it's a luxury beachfront hotel lushly landscaped and surrounded by ocean and beaches on three sides. The Chart Room located at the inn, is a popular destination for oceanfront dining.

The Winslow Homer Studio, the historic studio and home of the artist Winslow Homer, is located in Scarborough. Maine architect John Calvin Stevens altered and expanded an existing carriage house to suit Homer's needs in 1884. The most dramatic element is a balcony from which the artist often painted in winter. Homer resided and painted in the studio from 1884 until his death there in 1910. The studio was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965.

Very Competitive Redfin Compete Score™ Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies. The average homes sell for about 1% above list price and go pending in around 17 days. can sell for about 3% above list price and go pending in around 6 days. Median Sale Price (All Home Types) $542,975.

The Carnival and Pier

Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach is a resort town in York County. Located on the inner side of Saco Bay on the Atlantic Ocean, the town is a popular seaside resort. Its seven mile long beach extends into the towns of Scarborough and Saco, and is lined with many beach residential properties, condominiums, motels and bed and breakfasts.

Stroll the beach, take in the salty air, and snack on french fries. The seaside amusement park Palace Playland is located in Old Orchard Beach. The amusement park dates back to 1902 and sits on four acres of beachfront property. Palace Playland is one of the last old-timey oceanside amusement parks in New England. The Pier Pier at Old Orchard Beach is a wooden walk way is lined with souvenir shops, carnival-style foods, and a night club at the end of the pier.

Somewhat Competitive Redfin Compete Score™ Some homes get multiple offers. The average homes sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 42 days. can sell for around list price and go pending in around 8 days. Median Sale Price (All Home Types) $424,910.

Peaks Island

Peaks Island, located in Casco Bay, offers a small town feel with scenic ocean views and daily departures from Portland. Accessible only by ferry, quaint Peaks Island is popular for biking and kayaking, plus swimming at Sandy and Centennial beaches and exploring rocky Cairn Beach. A few casual seafood restaurants, cafes, and a small grocery store are scattered around the harbor.

Somewhat Competitive Redfin Compete Score™ Some homes get multiple offers. The average homes sell for about 1% below list price and go pending in around 24 days. can sell for about 2% above list price and go pending in around 9 days.