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Yarmouth, Maine is located 11 miles northeast of Portland and offers some of the most enjoyable and beautiful city parks and boating in Southern Maine. The Cousins River separates a portion of Yarmouth from Freeport and the Royal River flows through the center of the town.
Quintessential New England
Yarmouth is exactly how you picture a quaint New England town to be. With a population of 9,000 residents and an area covering 18 square miles, it maintains a village atmosphere. It's downtown area is highlighted by grand Victorian style homes, small boutiques, and a selection of unique shops and local businesses.
Close to the village you will also find quiet residential neighborhoods and recreational opportunities provided by the Royal River, Cousins River, and Casco Bay.
The Royal River Park runs alongside the town's Royal River, offering a scenic setting for residents in Yarmouth's downtown area. Travel along walkways to picnic areas and to an outdoor concert pavilion. The area offers bicyclists and pedestrians a scenic route to and from the town's commerce center. Yarmouth is sought out by many families who have chosen a small town lifestyle while at the same time enjoying the fine restaurants, theaters, boating, and shops in the Greater Portland area.
Educational Excellence
The Yarmouth schools system is one of the best in the state of Maine and has been recognized nationally for outstanding performance. Expenditures per student are some of the highest in the area at $4,404 and the student/teacher ratio is 11.6. boasts one of the best high schools in the country. Yarmouth High School was classified "Gold" in 2012 by US News & World Reports and #3 in the state. Yarmouth is also the home of North Yarmouth Academy, a private college preparatory school.
Real Estate Sales
Yarmouth continued to be very desirable in 2020, but sales were limited, as in many Maine communities, but low inventory levels. Single family home sales reached their peak in 2017 and remained constant at that level until the moderate decline in 2020.
While declining slightly in 2020, condos and town homes represent a relatively small percentage of total residential sales, at just below 20% annually.
Median selling prices have continued to appreciate for the last five consecutive years, reaching a high water mark of $560,000 in 2020.
Yarmouth is exactly how you picture a quaint New England town to be. With a population of 9,000 residents and an area covering 18 square miles, it maintains a village atmosphere. It's downtown area is highlighted by grand Victorian style homes, small boutiques, and a selection of unique shops and local businesses.