Location
North Deering
North Deering is rural and suburban yet minutes to downtown. There is no location in Portland that delivers the best of both worlds.
Located about 4 miles from Downtown Portland, North Deering stretches back to the Presumpscot River Preserve (Pictured below), offering a balance of nearby city amenities and abundant hiking opportunities. “To me, you get the best of both worlds. You’re in Portland, but it feels like you’re suburban,” says Tom Landry, the broker and owner of Benchmark Real Estate with over 20 years of experience selling homes in Portland. “The entire area of the city of Portland is fairly compact and just off the peninsula, you have these wonderful residential neighborhoods with yards and a little bit more air around you, so the lots get a little bit bigger.” This gives North Deering a distinctly suburban, almost rural atmosphere. “Unlike more urban areas, you get to know your neighbors, and I think that’s one of the big appeals,” Landry says. “And the other side of it is you’re not so on top of people that you’re not private”.
Somewhat Walkable – 51 walk score, some errands can be accomplished on foot (walkscore.com)
Bikeable – 60 Some bike infrastructure (walkscore.com)
“Best Towns.”
“2018 Restaurant City of the Year”
“Healthiest Cities for Women.”
“Best Place to Raise Your Kids.”
Portland, Maine
It shows up on many lists, confirming what we locals already know. Portland is a great city where people of all ages can afford an active, healthy lifestyle and enjoy a wide range of cultural and outdoor activities in a scenic environment.
Portland is a beautiful city situated on Casco Bay. Its many distinct neighborhoods have unique personalities. Commercial Street and the Old Port are the historic waterfront and commercial heart of the city. Their many warehouses attest to a trading past. The West End is full of large, historic brick and stone homes on quiet, tree‑lined streets. Congress Street and the arts districts were once the retail downtown and today offer a mix of shopping, art and cultural destinations, professional space, and many restaurants. In Portland, beautiful outdoor spaces and parks are never far.
Portland’s high‑quality dining destinations have been featured in many publications including the Washington Post, the New York Times, and the Boston Globe. From the gourmet offerings of our numerous James Beard Award nominees and winners to fresh lobsters and clams at an ocean front shack, you’ll love discovering the full range of dining opportunities. For those who prefer to do their own cooking, twice‑weekly farmer’s markets and a wide range of ethnic food stores provide both the supplies and the inspiration.
Regional Attractions
Sebago Lake, Maine: 30 minutes
Kennebunk, Maine: 40 minutes
Portsmouth, New Hampshire: 50 minutes
Newburyport, Massachusetts: 1 hour 10 minutes
North Conway, New Hampshire: 1 hour 30 minutes
Sunday River, Maine: 1 hour 40 minutes
Camden, Maine: 1 hour 40 minutes
Boston, Massachusetts: 1 hour 50 minutes
Sugarloaf, Maine: 2 hours 30 minutes
Burlington, Vermont: 4 hours
Montreal, Quebec: 5 hours
New York City: 5 hours 20 minutes
