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West Cumberland

West Cumberland

Rural Neighborhood in Windham, Maine

Cumberland County 04021, 04039, 04097

$665,190 Average Value
$310 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes 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.
The Cumberland County Fairgrounds host the Cumberland County Fair every September.
Aerial photo of the Cumberland Fair Grounds in West Cumberland, Maine
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.
Country Estates like this adorn the landscape in West Cumberland.
Many homes in West Cumberland have Lake Forest as their backyard.
Many homes in West Cumberland have Lake Forest as their backyard.
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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.

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.
Practice your putts at Falmouth Country Club.
Enjoy a day at the beach at Broad Cove Reserve.
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.
Mabel I. Wilson School serves Cumberland, Maine.
Welcome to Greely Middle School, located in Cumberland, Maine.
Welcome to Greely Middle School, located in Cumberland, Maine.
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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.
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.
Visit the Nigerian dwarf goats at Sunflower Farm Creamery in West Cumberland.
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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.
Take Route 100/26 South to nearby Portland.
Jump on interstate 95 if you are planning on traveling out of West Cumberland.
Jump on interstate 95 if you are planning on traveling out of West Cumberland.
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Parks in this Area

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

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Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$629,000
Median Single Family Price
$656,700
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$323,550
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$310
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
37
Months of Supply
1.00
Median List Price
$639,450
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,080
Median Year Built
1988
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,152
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,065
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,468
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
74,052

Open Houses

  • Thursday, Apr 24
    4:30 - 6pm

    33 Idlewood Dr, Cumberland Center, ME 04021

    $975,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 3,404 Sq Ft
    • 33 Idlewood Dr
    • New 2 days ago

    Nestled on a spacious parcel in beautiful Cumberland, Maine, this gently lived-in home offers comfort, functionality, and timeless appeal. The home is filled with beautiful natural light throughout, enhancing the open-concept layout that seamlessly blends the kitchen, living, and dining areas — perfect for both everyday living and entertaining.Upstairs, the generous primary suite features a

    Ashley Lutko Donna Galluzzo Signature Homes Real Estate Group, LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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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

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

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Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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