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Affordable homes and established schools just north of downtown
Just northeast of downtown Bangor, the Tree Streets neighborhood has become well known for its affordable homes located near highly rated local schools and parks. Homebuyers can choose from various historic homes among the quiet residential streets within walking distance of downtown Bangor and all of the dining and shopping options there. “The combination of community, schools and affordability is what people looking around Bangor tend to find really attractive about the area,” says Aimi Baldwin, an associate broker with ERA Dawson-Bradford Co., who is also a resident of the neighborhood. “Once the Fruit Street School became a Blue Ribbon School, it became a primary target neighborhood for them.”
An aerial overview of the Tree Streets neighborhood of Bangor, ME.
A cyclist rides past a row of New England styled homes in the Tree Streets area of Bangor, ME.
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Historic Colonial and Victorian homes
Nearly all the homes in Tree Streets were built between 1850 and 1910, and many are Colonial Revival or New Englander inspired with some ranch style and Cape Cod homes sprinkled throughout. These residences are a mix of single-family homes and renovated multi-unit dwellings. Houses often take up most of the lot size, offering quick access to the streets and the trees that shade the sidewalks. “There are plum trees on many streets, and you can pick them as you walk by,” Baldwin says. Smaller homes with less than 2,000 square feet of space cost between $100,000 and $300,000, and larger homes with more room can range between $300,000 and $550,000.
A bright and colorful front porch on a Victorian styled home in the Tree Streets neighborhood.
A row of colorful Colonial Revival styled homes in the Tree Streets neighborhood in Bangor.
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Blue ribbons schools and athletics champions
Students in kindergarten through third grade can attend Fruit Street School, which receives an A-minus rating from Niche and is a Blue Ribbon School. They can then head to the Mary Snow School for grades four and five, which receives a B-plus rating on Niche, before continuing to the William S. Cohen School, which also scores an A-minus rating. The final stop for many students is the B-plus-rated Bangor High School, which has winning sports teams and has earned more than 100 state athletic championships since its inception in 1835.
The William S. Cohen School in the Tree Streets neighborhood of Bangor, ME.
The main entrance to the Bangor High School in Bangor, ME.
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Halloween in Tree Streets
Halloween is by far the biggest event here, where “you do big, or you go home when it comes to decorating,” Baldwin says. On the night itself, the community closes off part of Maple Street, one of the wider streets in the neighborhood, as the block fills with thousands of trick-or-treaters going to every house and collecting treats. “When my husband and I first moved into our house, we got three bags of candy, which seemed like a crazy amount, but we ran out of candy at 6 p.m. and had to go back to the store,” Baldwin says. Residents of Tree Streets are also a short trip from downtown events, the largest of which is the Bangor State Fair. The festivities have been a tradition since 1849, and it is one of the oldest fairs in the country. It occurs over two weekends in August and is jam-packed with activities, including carnival rides, demolition derbies and tractor pulls. Downtown is also home to the Maine Savings Amphitheater and Cross Insurance Center where shows and performances are held year-round.
Chapin Park and nearby Bangor greenspaces
Chapin Park sits in the middle of the Tree Streets neighborhood and takes up an entire block. The park offers a wide-open green space speckled with maple and cherry trees covering a series of walking paths and benches for residents to exercise or relax. The park also has a large play area for children of all ages to enjoy. The park is also home to a number of community events throughout the year, from the annual Chapin Park Community Party with live music and games to a neighborhood yard sale. Many other parks in Bangor “are within easy walking and biking distance for the kids,” Baldwin says, from the large track and field area at Cameron Stadium to the fitness park at Broadway Park and playset and Stillwater Park Playground.
A popular spot for residents to walk around the neighborhood at Chapin Park in Bangor, ME.
A popular favorite with local families is the Stillwater Park in Bangor, ME.
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Dining along State Street
Frank’s Bake Shop is just south of the neighborhood and offers a variety of freshly baked donuts, raspberry crumbles and tarts. “Everything raspberry is just amazing,” Baldwin said. “It's a good thing for my wallet that they are closed on Sundays.” Residents can also stop by No. 1 Chinese on State Street, which Baldwin says offers some of the best Chinese food in Bangor. Gambino’s Pizza also sits on State Street and has been serving pizza and sandwiches since 1972. Shoppers can head to the Bangor Mall area or the Broadway Shopping Center, both of which are less than 2 miles away, providing access to major stores like Hannaford, TJ Maxx, Walmart, and JCPenney.
With so much to choose from, Frank's Bake Shop in the Tree Streets area is very popular.
Papa Gambino's Pizzas Subs is local favorite in the Tree Streets neighborhood for carry out.
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Quiet suburban Bangor sidewalks and roads
U.S. Route 2, also known as State Road, runs along the neighborhood’s southern end, and Interstate 95 is less than a mile to the north, offering plenty of commuting options to those who don’t work downtown. Many of the roads in Tree Streets are also lined with sidewalks, and residents can often see neighbors out and about for strolls. However, due to the distance to certain shops and restaurants, “most people default to driving their car,” Baldwin says. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is less than a mile south of the neighborhood, and Bangor International Airport is 4 miles to the east.
Route 2 runs along the southern portion of the neighborhood and provides access through Bangor.
The Northern Lights Health medical campus is right in the Tree Streets neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Chapin Park
Dakin Park
Broadway Park
Stillwater Park
Bangor Community Garden
Transit
Airport
Bangor International
15 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Tree Streets
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,604
Median Age
41
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,055
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,037
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
69''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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