According to the Zillow Home Value Index, Maine’s affordable neighborhoods have seen remarkable growth over the past 15 years. You might be surprised to discover that even the least expensive areas have experienced an average appreciation of 140.87% since 2010, with home values more than doubling in most neighborhoods.
When you look at the most recent five-year period (2020-2025), the average growth rate of 61.64% highlights how the pandemic and subsequent housing market changes dramatically impacted Maine’s real estate landscape. East Boothbay stands out with the most impressive recent growth at 73.44%, while Downtown Portland shows the highest 15-year appreciation at a staggering 174.63%.
What’s particularly fascinating is that 20 of the 25 neighborhoods on this list are located in Cumberland County, with the Portland area dominating the rankings. This indicates that you can still find a range of housing options in Maine’s most populous region, with values ranging from $743,024 in Stroudwater to $362,623 in West Newfield, showcasing the diversity of Maine’s real estate market.
1. Stroudwater
- 2025 Value: $743,024.20
- 2020 Value: $456,109.52
- 2015 Value: $341,097.42
- 2010 Value: $327,793.20
- % Change 2010-2025: 126.67%
- % Change 2015-2025: 117.83%
- % Change 2020-2025: 62.90%
Steeped in history as one of Portland’s oldest neighborhoods, Stroudwater tops our list with the highest average home value. This historic district offers you a blend of architectural heritage and natural beauty along the Stroudwater River. The neighborhood has shown consistently strong appreciation, with home values increasing by 126.67% between 2010 and 2025. You’ll note particularly robust growth of 62.90% in the most recent five-year period (2020-2025). Beginning at $327,793 in 2010, Stroudwater properties have climbed to an average of $743,024 by 2025, representing the premium end of our list while offering distinctive character that continues to attract discerning buyers.
2. Great Diamond Island
- 2025 Value: $737,093.19
- 2020 Value: $476,927.93
- 2015 Value: N/A
- 2010 Value: N/A
- % Change 2010-2025: N/A
- % Change 2015-2025: N/A
- % Change 2020-2025: 54.55%
Accessible only by boat in Casco Bay, Great Diamond Island offers you an exclusive island retreat within Portland’s city limits. This distinctive community has limited historical data, but shows strong recent growth with values increasing by 54.55% between 2020 and 2025. The island’s unique character stems from its history as a former military installation transformed into an upscale residential community, with properties reaching an average of $737,093 by 2025.
3. East Bayside-India Street
- 2025 Value: $721,799.85
- 2020 Value: $503,228.26
- 2015 Value: $372,606.00
- 2010 Value: $297,143.22
- % Change 2010-2025: 142.91%
- % Change 2015-2025: 93.72%
- % Change 2020-2025: 43.43%
Undergoing remarkable transformation in recent years, East Bayside-India Street gives you a front-row seat to Portland’s urban renaissance. This evolving district has shown strong consistent growth, with home values increasing by 142.91% between 2010 and 2025. You’ll notice particularly rapid appreciation between 2015 and 2020, followed by a more moderate but still substantial 43.43% increase from 2020 to 2025. Starting from $297,143 in 2010, properties in this neighborhood have reached an average of $721,799 by 2025, ranking third on our list while continuing to emerge as one of Portland’s most dynamic areas.
4. Cape Neddick
- 2025 Value: $695,936.58
- 2020 Value: $426,123.61
- 2015 Value: $336,981.36
- 2010 Value: $312,007.27
- % Change 2010-2025: 123.05%
- % Change 2015-2025: 106.52%
- % Change 2020-2025: 63.32%
Famous for its iconic “Nubble Lighthouse,” Cape Neddick in York offers you picturesque coastal living in southern Maine. This scenic community has demonstrated steady appreciation, with home values increasing by 123.05% between 2010 and 2025. The area gained considerable momentum in recent years, with a strong 63.32% growth rate between 2020 and 2025. Beginning at $312,007 in 2010, Cape Neddick properties have reached an average of $695,936 by 2025.
5. Peaks Island
- 2025 Value: $686,776.37
- 2020 Value: $410,811.22
- 2015 Value: $316,197.23
- 2010 Value: $317,857.21
- % Change 2010-2025: 116.06%
- % Change 2015-2025: 117.20%
- % Change 2020-2025: 67.18%
Accessible by a short ferry ride from Portland, Peaks Island combines island tranquility with proximity to urban amenities. This unique community shows an interesting value trajectory, with a slight dip between 2010 and 2015 followed by accelerating growth, resulting in 116.06% appreciation over the full 15-year period. You’ll find particularly strong recent performance, with a robust 67.18% increase between 2020 and 2025. Starting from $317,857 in 2010, Peaks Island properties have reached an average of $686,776 by 2025.
6. Orr’s Island
- 2025 Value: $683,391.65
- 2020 Value: $397,518.16
- 2015 Value: $325,269.07
- 2010 Value: $351,321.64
- % Change 2010-2025: 94.52%
- % Change 2015-2025: 110.10%
- % Change 2020-2025: 71.91%
Connected to the mainland by a series of scenic bridges, Orr’s Island in Harpswell offers you authentic coastal Maine living. This distinctive island community shows an interesting value pattern, with a dip between 2010 and 2015 followed by accelerating growth, resulting in the lowest overall 15-year appreciation rate on our list at 94.52%. However, you’ll notice recent performance has been exceptional, with values surging 71.91% between 2020 and 2025. Starting from a relatively high $351,321 in 2010, Orr’s Island properties have reached an average of $683,391 by 2025.
7. Downtown
- 2025 Value: $676,707.15
- 2020 Value: $444,638.51
- 2015 Value: $302,527.09
- 2010 Value: $246,408.17
- % Change 2010-2025: 174.63%
- % Change 2015-2025: 123.68%
- % Change 2020-2025: 52.19%
At the vibrant core of Portland, Downtown offers you the ultimate urban lifestyle with walkable access to restaurants, shops, arts, and waterfront amenities. This dynamic district has shown the highest 15-year appreciation rate on our list, with values increasing by an extraordinary 174.63% between 2010 and 2025. You’ll find the area underwent particularly rapid growth between 2015 and 2020, followed by continued strong appreciation of 52.19% from 2020 to 2025. Starting at $246,408 in 2010, Downtown properties have reached an average of $676,707 by 2025.
8. Cumberland Center
- 2025 Value: $664,852.24
- 2020 Value: $396,041.15
- 2015 Value: $302,722.36
- 2010 Value: $283,835.81
- % Change 2010-2025: 134.24%
- % Change 2015-2025: 119.62%
- % Change 2020-2025: 67.87%
Located in the heart of Cumberland just north of Portland, Cumberland Center provides you with quintessential New England town living. This sought-after community has demonstrated steady appreciation, with home values increasing by 134.24% between 2010 and 2025. You’ll notice especially strong growth in recent years, with a substantial 67.87% increase since 2020. Beginning at $283,835 in 2010, Cumberland Center properties have reached an average of $664,852 by 2025.
9. East Boothbay
- 2025 Value: $643,477.12
- 2020 Value: $371,005.27
- 2015 Value: $309,142.03
- 2010 Value: $306,290.83
- % Change 2010-2025: 110.09%
- % Change 2015-2025: 108.15%
- % Change 2020-2025: 73.44%
Nestled along a scenic peninsula in Lincoln County, East Boothbay grants you coastal Maine living with spectacular harbor views. This maritime community has shown remarkable recent growth, with the highest five-year appreciation rate on our list at 73.44% between 2020 and 2025. You’ll notice the area experienced relatively stable values from 2010 to 2015 before accelerating dramatically, ultimately achieving 110.09% growth over the full 15-year period. Starting from $306,290 in 2010, East Boothbay homes have reached an average of $643,477 by 2025.
10. Oakdale
- 2025 Value: $611,643.46
- 2020 Value: $379,547.28
- 2015 Value: $262,022.80
- 2010 Value: $223,897.70
- % Change 2010-2025: 173.18%
- % Change 2015-2025: 133.43%
- % Change 2020-2025: 61.15%
Bordering the University of Southern Maine’s Portland campus, Oakdale offers you a blend of academic atmosphere and residential charm. This neighborhood has exhibited one of the strongest growth trajectories on our list, with home values appreciating by an impressive 173.18% between 2010 and 2025. The area has maintained strong momentum in recent years, with values increasing by 61.15% since 2020. Beginning at a modest $223,897 in 2010, Oakdale properties have reached an average of $611,643 by 2025.
11. Deering Center
- 2025 Value: $606,596.76
- 2020 Value: $355,593.80
- 2015 Value: $248,931.79
- 2010 Value: $229,058.12
- % Change 2010-2025: 164.82%
- % Change 2015-2025: 143.68%
- % Change 2020-2025: 70.59%
Anchored by historic Deering High School in the heart of Portland, Deering Center gives you a tree-lined residential enclave with architectural character. This established neighborhood has demonstrated exceptional growth, with home values increasing by 164.82% between 2010 and 2025. You’ll note particularly strong recent performance, with a substantial 70.59% appreciation just since 2020. Starting from $229,058 in 2010, Deering Center properties have climbed to an average of $606,596 by 2025.
12. Kittery
- 2025 Value: $605,347.06
- 2020 Value: $373,802.18
- 2015 Value: $246,277.78
- 2010 Value: N/A
- % Change 2010-2025: N/A
- % Change 2015-2025: 145.80%
- % Change 2020-2025: 61.94%
Situated at Maine’s southern gateway, Kittery combines coastal charm with commercial conveniences. You’ll appreciate this town’s strategic location at the border with New Hampshire, offering tax advantages along with strong property appreciation. While 2010 data isn’t available, the area has seen tremendous growth since 2015, with values increasing by 145.80% over that decade. The recent five-year period (2020-2025) shows continued momentum with a 61.94% increase, bringing average home values to $605,347 by 2025.
13. Rosemont
- 2025 Value: $599,282.47
- 2020 Value: $353,683.74
- 2015 Value: $245,295.48
- 2010 Value: $228,288.98
- % Change 2010-2025: 162.51%
- % Change 2015-2025: 144.31%
- % Change 2020-2025: 69.44%
Strategically positioned at the crossroads of Portland, South Portland, and Westbrook, Rosemont provides you with a convenient location and established residential character. The neighborhood has demonstrated substantial appreciation, with values surging 162.51% between 2010 and 2025. You’ll observe particularly robust growth in recent years, with a remarkable 69.44% increase just since 2020. Starting from a modest $228,288 in 2010, Rosemont properties have climbed to an average of $599,282 by 2025.
14. West End
- 2025 Value: $591,662.74
- 2020 Value: $389,438.09
- 2015 Value: $277,425.34
- 2010 Value: $239,705.46
- % Change 2010-2025: 146.83%
- % Change 2015-2025: 113.27%
- % Change 2020-2025: 51.93%
Renowned for its historic architecture and cultural amenities, Portland’s West End offers you an elegant urban lifestyle. This distinguished neighborhood has experienced substantial growth, with home values increasing by 146.83% from 2010 to 2025. You’ll find the West End has maintained its desirability through various market cycles, with values rising 51.93% just between 2020 and 2025. Beginning at $239,705 in 2010, properties have appreciated to an average of $591,662 by 2025.
15. Ocean Avenue
- 2025 Value: $583,072.52
- 2020 Value: $350,942.80
- 2015 Value: $245,609.37
- 2010 Value: $225,852.87
- % Change 2010-2025: 158.16%
- % Change 2015-2025: 137.40%
- % Change 2020-2025: 66.14%
Stretching through the eastern portion of Portland, Ocean Avenue gives you a mix of residential settings with easy access to both the Back Cove and Baxter Woods. This established neighborhood has shown impressive growth, with property values increasing by 158.16% between 2010 and 2025. You’ll notice particularly strong appreciation in recent years, with values climbing 66.14% from 2020 to 2025. Starting at $225,852 in 2010, homes along Ocean Avenue have reached an average of $583,072 by 2025.
16. South Eliot
- 2025 Value: $569,557.21
- 2020 Value: $377,221.07
- 2015 Value: $284,987.93
- 2010 Value: $262,080.22
- % Change 2010-2025: 117.32%
- % Change 2015-2025: 99.85%
- % Change 2020-2025: 50.99%
Located in York County near the New Hampshire border, South Eliot provides you with a strategic location and growing property values. This riverside community has seen home values increase by 117.32% between 2010 and 2025. When you look at more recent trends, the neighborhood shows a strong 50.99% appreciation from 2020 to 2025, demonstrating its continued appeal. Starting from $262,080 in 2010, South Eliot properties have reached an average of $569,557 by 2025.
17. North Deering
- 2025 Value: $516,609.06
- 2020 Value: $308,791.30
- 2015 Value: $225,765.52
- 2010 Value: $211,789.11
- % Change 2010-2025: 143.93%
- % Change 2015-2025: 128.83%
- % Change 2020-2025: 67.30%
Sprawling across Portland’s northern reaches, North Deering offers you suburban tranquility with urban amenities nearby. This expansive neighborhood has demonstrated reliable growth, with home values increasing by 143.93% between 2010 and 2025. You’ll notice the area gained considerable momentum in recent years, with a 67.30% jump between 2020 and 2025. Starting from $211,789 in 2010, North Deering properties have appreciated to an average of $516,609 by 2025.
18. Valley Street
- 2025 Value: $511,553.35
- 2020 Value: N/A
- 2015 Value: N/A
- 2010 Value: N/A
- % Change 2010-2025: N/A
- % Change 2015-2025: N/A
- % Change 2020-2025: N/A
Emerging as a distinct Portland neighborhood in more recent years, Valley Street doesn’t have historical data prior to 2025. When you explore this area, you’ll find it situated near downtown Portland with a current average home value of $511,553.35. The neighborhood’s relatively recent recognition in housing data suggests it may be an evolving or redeveloping area within Portland’s urban landscape. While we can’t track its growth trajectory over time, Valley Street’s current pricing positions it eighteenth on our list, making it worth watching for future trends.
19. Nasons Corner
- 2025 Value: $501,917.20
- 2020 Value: $298,165.96
- 2015 Value: $209,066.38
- 2010 Value: $193,942.07
- % Change 2010-2025: 158.80%
- % Change 2015-2025: 140.08%
- % Change 2020-2025: 68.33%
Tucked away in western Portland, Nasons Corner gives you a family-friendly atmosphere with significant investment potential. You’ll appreciate how this neighborhood has consistently outperformed, with home values climbing 158.80% from 2010 to 2025. The acceleration has been particularly noteworthy in recent years, with a substantial 68.33% increase between 2020 and 2025 alone. Starting from $193,942 in 2010, properties here have reached an average of $501,917 by 2025.
20. Libbytown
- 2025 Value: $499,056.83
- 2020 Value: $307,911.47
- 2015 Value: $209,260.06
- 2010 Value: $194,898.14
- % Change 2010-2025: 156.06%
- % Change 2015-2025: 138.49%
- % Change 2020-2025: 62.08%
With convenient access to major thoroughfares in Portland, Libbytown presents you with an increasingly popular neighborhood option. The area has seen property values more than double since 2010, with a robust 156.06% increase bringing the average home value to nearly $500,000 by 2025. You’ll find the neighborhood experienced particularly strong growth between 2020 and 2025, with a 62.08% jump during this period reflecting its growing desirability. Despite starting from a modest $194,898 in 2010.
21. Riverton
- 2025 Value: $464,177.57
- 2020 Value: $277,108.35
- 2015 Value: $193,992.34
- 2010 Value: $185,332.25
- % Change 2010-2025: 150.46%
- % Change 2015-2025: 139.28%
- % Change 2020-2025: 67.51%
Positioned in Portland’s northwestern edge, Riverton offers you a balanced blend of suburban feel and city access. This neighborhood has demonstrated strong consistent growth, with home values increasing by 150.46% over the 15-year period from 2010 to 2025. You’ll notice the area gained significant momentum between 2020 and 2025, with values climbing 67.51% during those five years alone. Starting at $185,332 in 2010, Riverton properties have reached an average of $464,177 by 2025.
22. East Deering
- 2025 Value: $463,028.57
- 2020 Value: $267,783.17
- 2015 Value: $181,845.78
- 2010 Value: $172,364.58
- % Change 2010-2025: 168.63%
- % Change 2015-2025: 154.63%
- % Change 2020-2025: 72.91%
Situated in Portland’s eastern section, East Deering gives you exceptional value with impressive growth statistics. When you invest here, you’re entering a neighborhood that has seen one of the strongest appreciation rates on our list—a remarkable 168.63% since 2010. The area has particularly flourished in recent years, with values surging by 72.91% just since 2020, making it one of Maine’s hottest real estate markets. Starting from a modest $172,364 in 2010, East Deering has transformed into a $463,028 market by 2025.
23. Parkside
- 2025 Value: $401,409.12
- 2020 Value: $281,662.08
- 2015 Value: $182,400.38
- 2010 Value: $191,618.25
- % Change 2010-2025: 109.48%
- % Change 2015-2025: 120.07%
- % Change 2020-2025: 42.51%
Located in the heart of Portland within Cumberland County, Parkside gives you urban convenience at a relatively affordable price point. You’ll notice this neighborhood experienced a slight dip in home values between 2010 and 2015, but has rebounded dramatically since then. The 15-year growth of 109.48% demonstrates Parkside’s enduring appeal, while the 120.07% increase since 2015 shows accelerated appreciation in the last decade. With a 42.51% jump since 2020, Parkside continues to attract homebuyers looking for value in Portland.
24. West Bayside
- 2025 Value: $526,968.62
- 2020 Value: $337,816.53
- 2015 Value: $252,475.19
- 2010 Value: $233,170.33
- % Change 2010-2025: 126.00%
- % Change 2015-2025: 108.72%
- % Change 2020-2025: 55.99%
Adjacent to downtown Portland, West Bayside gives you urban living with relatively manageable entry prices. The neighborhood has enjoyed consistent appreciation, with values increasing by 126.00% from 2010 to 2025. You’ll find the growth has accelerated in more recent years, with a robust 55.99% increase between 2020 and 2025. Beginning at $233,170 in 2010, West Bayside homes have reached an average of $526,968 by 2025.
25. West Newfield
- 2025 Value: $362,623.17
- 2020 Value: $235,950.33
- 2015 Value: $173,039.58
- 2010 Value: N/A
- % Change 2010-2025: N/A
- % Change 2015-2025: 109.56%
- % Change 2020-2025: 53.69%
Nestled in York County, West Newfield offers you a rural haven with the most accessible pricing on our list. You’ll find this charming community has seen substantial growth since 2015, with home values appreciating by 109.56% over the decade. The area experienced a particularly strong surge between 2020 and 2025, with values increasing by over 53% during this five-year period. While historical data from 2010 isn’t available, the trajectory shows West Newfield becoming increasingly desirable while still maintaining its position as the most affordably priced neighborhood on our list at $362,623 average home value in 2025.
