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Cape Elizabeth Maine Real Estate

A Comprehensive Guide to Cape Elizabeth & Community Resources

Cape Elizabeth enjoys a unique position on the Maine coastline. Extending nearly twelve miles into the Atlantic ocean and surrounded by rocky shores and white sandy beaches, Cape Elizabeth defines the entrance to Casco Bay - Maine's most natural harbor and working waterfront. Most of Cape Elizabeth's residential and commercial activity are within close proximity to the seacoast, as is typical along the Maine coast. The town is approximately 9,337 acres, or 15 square miles and the most recent census figures estimate the town's population at just under 10,000. Population density is minimal at less than 500 residents per square mile. Cape Elizabeth is a spectacular combination of suburban living in a rural environment.

Portland Head LightThe coast of Maine is riddled with rocky outcroppings, reefs, ledges, and small islands, making navigation dangerous and challenging. For hundreds of years, lighthouses on the mainland have helped guide ships safely into harbors, and those on barren rocks in the ocean have helped ships avoid treacherous shoals and ledges.

Strong Sense of Community

Cape Elizabeth is essentially a bedroom community, with primarily residential area and open spaces.  Some of the towns unique neighborhoods include Broad Cove and Two Lights, located along the ocean.  Cross Hill and Elizabeth Farms are two neighborhoods of upscale homes on large lots, some with views of the marsh. Older, most established oceanfront homes can be found in Delano Park.

Historical Significance

Portland Head Light is the oldest of Maine's 66 lighthouses. It was built during the presidency of George Washington and is the oldest operating and most photographed lighthouse in America.

Cape Elizabeth Maine Real EstateOn April 13, 1894, President McKinley named the one-time subpost of Fort Preble, Cape Elizabeth's first military fortification, Fort Williams. Named after Brevet Major General Seth Williams, Fort Williams grew to be a tremendous military asset during World War II.

Besides protecting the shoreline of Cape Elizabeth, the infantry and artillery units provided the Harbor Defense for Portland. After the war, many of the forts in Casco Bay were closed, including Fort Williams, which traded in its defense of the coast for caretaker status and Army Reserve accommodations. Fort Williams was officially closed and deactivated on June 30, 1963.

 Demographic Statistics  Cape Elizabeth  National Avg
     
 Rainfall (inches) 43.2 36.6 
 Snowfall (inches) 71.5 25.2 
 Precipitation Days 131 101
 Sunny Days 200 205 
 Comfort Index 55 44 
 Elevation (feet) 45 1,062 
 Air Quality 18 48 
 Water Quality 70 55 
 Sales Tax 5% 6%
 Property Tax Rate (per $1,000) 16.46 13.28 
 Commute Time (minutes) 21.1  27.4 
 Cost of Living  137%  100 

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  Cape Elizabeth, located five miles east of Portland, is known for its outstanding natural beauty, including the Atlantic Ocean and its diverse coastal geography ranging from sandy beaches, dunes, and salt water marshes to rocky cliffs. [Learn More]
   
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  With the emphasis on academics, more than 90 percent of graduates go on to post-secondary education. In addition to strong academic programs, about 80 percent of middle and high school students participate in extra-curricular activities ranging from sports to debating to the arts. [Learn More]
   
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  In any given year approximately 100 homes are sold in The Cape and 2006 was no exception. The area also offers the most options for oceanfront living than any other local town. [Learn More]
   

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