north berwick maine (Kittery, Wells, Milbridge: for sale, real estate, oceanfront)

[chevygirl6216]

Does anyone have any info about North Berwick Maine? I have a friend who is moving from Long Island NY to Maine. They came across some land in this area but don't know much about the area. How are the schools, people, drugs etc... Is realestate affordable ? they looked at a piece of land on a pond , its off of route 9 and its 15 acres not subdivideable for 155,000 . I thought that was pretty high price for Maine, but maybe i am wrong, i really thought prices for property were cheaper up in Maine. Does anyone know of water front property around that area? Which areas to stay away from etc... all info would be greatly appreciated. thanks

[399083453]

North Berwick is ok. Downtown is about 5 buildings. Pizza place, town hall, convenience store, maybe video rental? Not much to do there or eat. You can always travel to Wells (25 min) to find a nice dinner. I cant think of any areas in that town to stay away from. Its all pretty much the same.

Real estate is affordable, but.... real estate prices are very high right now. Not a good time to buy if you plan on living there short term.

Waterfront, hmmm. there is Bauneg Beg Pond. But very small.
Bauneg Beg Lake1

15 acres, cant subdivide? or not subdivided yet? If it "can" be subdivided, it sounds like it could be a good deal. At least when you retire or move you could sell off the lots. If its wetland, you'll never get it subdivided. If you cant subdivide, the taxes on 15.5 acres with a nice house and tons of water front frontage will be very, very expensive.

Another important thing to ask about land in southern maine is if it comes with a building permit. People in southern maine (anything south of sanford) sometimes wait 5 years (sometimes longer) to get a building permit because of town growth controls. If it can be subdivided, start immediately. Might take 10 years to go through the process.

This the property?

If yes, this pond is very small. I drove by it a couple of times.
Cider Mill Pond

Just my 2 cents.

[399083453]

Just thought. You might not be able to install a septic tank that close to a pond, ever. Something to check into.

[bobby2853]

This area is west of Kittery which is an oceanside town with many amenities.The fall is a special time there. Rich colors and amazing light.Down East Magazine has done some stories on it. It is 8 miles from the ocean (Kittery), Wels, Ogunquit.,so if that is something of interest it is nearby. You may get reviews of schools by going on GreatSchools.net. Now 155,000. would buy you a small ocean cottage in Milbridge Maine which is 200 miles up the coast. In Sullivan 155K would but you deep water oceanfront land. Check out REALTOR.com - Real Estate Listings & Homes For Sale. That part of Maine is touristy, which appeals to many people. Towns nearby such as Ogunquit, Keenebunport and beautiful. I prefer acreage and forest which is on the ocean. I have land in Milbrige and Lamoine.

[chevygirl6216]

Thanks so much for the info, i will pass it on. They should be up on August 5th to look around for some land. They really want about 2 acres . They love the logcabin look, maybe they can find an existing house and won't have to build. Thanks again !!!!