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The soft white sand of Southern Maine
Goose Rocks Beach is a quiet neighborhood in Maine defined by the rarity of its sand and the calm of its community. “It’s a slow-moving coastal town,” says Corey Tracy, Broker and co-owner of Pack Maynard and Associates Real Estate and life-long resident. “It’s 6 miles from Kennebunkport, so it’s pretty secluded.” During the summer, the neighborhood is packed with tourists and residents alike who crowd onto the sandy beach and splash about in the Atlantic. Year-round, Goose Rocks Beach is desirable due to its favorable location and strong public school system. Many folks from away, as the locals call them, pass through Goose Rocks Beach for a day, a week, or a season, but some choose to stay for a lifetime.
Goose Rocks Beach and Timber Island
While most Maine beaches are notoriously rocky, neighborhood namesake Goose Rocks Beach bucks this trend. “It’s a three-mile stretch of white sand beach,” Tracy says. “It’s a bit of a rarity and it’s absolutely beautiful. I take my kids there to explore the tide pools.” The soft, sugar-white sand draws massive crowds, meaning that summers are defined by unavailable parking spaces and tourists eating lobster rolls on the beach. Visitors can get seasonal parking passes, while residents can usually walk and save the hassle of finding a spot. There are several islands beyond the waves that are not entirely out of reach. “At low tide, you can actually walk to Timber Island,” Tracy adds. Locals who make the trip across the sandbar might see a herd of seals sunning on the island shore.
Homes by the New England seaside
Goose Rocks Beach is the picture of a coastal New England town, where Cape Cods and Victorian cottages are most common. “There are quite a few Modern Traditional homes going up, though,” Tracy says. “People come in and either renovate the older houses or take them down and build new ones right by the water.” A three-bedroom Cape Cod built in 1953 begins at around $1.4 million, while a five-bedroom Modern Traditional home built in 2023 can reach price points over $4 million. Homes are often surrounded by woodland and are hardly ever more than two miles from the beach.
By the beach or in Kennebunkport
Between early summer and Labor Day, residents can pick up groceries, snacks, essentials and beach supplies from Goose Rocks Beach General Store, located just 50 yards from the beach. This old-school storefront is managed by Mornings in Paris, a coffee shop and bakery in nearby Kennebunk that creates unique coffee blends for each of its active communities. When the General Store is closed, or when in need of fresh produce, locals head 4 miles into Kennebunkport to Bradbury Brothers Market. The closest Target is 10 miles away in Biddeford. When looking for fresh seafood, though, residents do not have to leave the neighborhood. “The Tides Beach Club is the main restaurant,” Tracy says. “You can have dinner, get drinks and sit on the beach.”
The Goose Rocks Beach Association
In the height of summer, the Goose Rocks Beach Association offers recreational programs for children and families. “It’s sort of like a summer camp,” Tracy says. “It’s always busy during the season.” Hosted events include a Fourth of July bicycle race, weekly movie nights, yoga classes and a carnival. Members also have access to the Association’s tennis, pickleball and basketball courts. In nearby Kennebunkport, events take place year-round, from a winter carnival in February to an annual golf tournament in June.
Education in York County
Goose Rocks Beach is served by Regional School Unit 21, Niche’s No. 1 overall school district in York County. Children begin by attending Kennebunkport Consolidated School, rated B-plus, for kindergarten through fifth grade. They then move to Middle School of the Kennebunks, which scores an A. They finish by attending Kennebunk High School, which earns a B-plus and is Niche’s No. 1 best public high school in the county.
Getting to and from Goose Rocks
Route 9 is the main thoroughfare of Goose Rocks Beach, connecting residents 6 miles south to Kennebunkport and 9 miles north to downtown Biddeford. Portland International Jetport is 25 miles away via Interstate 95, which is also easily accessible.
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Parks in this Area
Silas Perkins Park
Trails
Events
Multi-Purpose Field
Kennebunkport Village Green
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
East Point Sanctuary
Cape Porpoise Fireman’s Park
Beachwood Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Vaughns Island Preserve
Transit
Airport
Portland International Jetport
41 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Goose Rocks Beach
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
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Goose Rocks Beach, Arundel sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Goose Rocks Beach, Arundel over the last 12 months is $2,283,212, up 19% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Motivated Seller! Amazing opportunity at beloved Goose Rocks Beach--NOT in a flood zone, and an easy 5-minute walk on quiet side streets to beach access! Absolutely charming and meticulously cared for home with a wonderful layout for entertaining family and friends that checks all the boxes for spectacular beach life! Features include: 4 bedrooms (2 are on the main level and 2 are on the lower
Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport! This is a great property. Walk to the beach. Not in a flood zone. In lovely condition! Built in 2001 this is a four bedroom, three and a half bath bright, family comfortable home. Hardwood and tile floors are throughout this home. A lovely sunroom, dining room, office, a room with attached full bath, and laundry are all on the first floor. The second floor
Wake up to the sound of waves and salty air at Goose Rocks Beach, where your backyard is the Atlantic Ocean. This rare .44-acre oceanfront gem offers front-row seats to nature's splendor—whether you're sipping coffee on the upstairs balcony, cozying up by the wood-burning fireplace, or just enjoying a morning stroll on the beach. At this Goose Rocks Beach retreat, the ocean isn't just your
Introducing for the first time, in one of Goose Rock's most coveted corners, 1081 Kings Highway is available. This charming, never-before-listed family property offers the ultimate coastal lifestyle with breathtaking views of Timber Island, a prime location on the beach side. The thoughtfully designed reverse layout features two bedrooms on the first floor with two spacious baths, an office,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,311
Median Age
58
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
39.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$85,312
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$118,327
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
59.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.2%
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®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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