Cumberland and Yarmouth Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Maine

Located along Casco Bay in Maine is the suburban community of Cumberland, about a two-hour commute from Boston and less than ten miles north of Portland. With a population of a little over 7,000, this beautiful region is home to a charming, quaint community. The economic base in Cumberland is supported by several industries including: educational, health and social services, professional, scientific, management, administrative and waste management services and retail trade. Also along the Casco Bay about five miles from Cumberland, is the neighboring town of Yarmouth.

Yarmouth is a smaller community – a lovely home to approximately 4,000 residents. Industries in Yarmouth providing employment opportunities mirror those of Cumberland. Residents of either area who have children from grades K-12 will find educational accommodations through the Maine School Administrative District #51. Recreational opportunities throughout both areas are diverse and plentiful. Yarmouth has more than five city sanctioned parks, several beaches, bike pathways and trails, an outdoor ice skating and hockey rink, scenic points, museums and several playgrounds for children. The community of Cumberland provides residents with several parks as well. And the nearby Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park located in the neighboring town of Freeport is of great interest to outdoor enthusiasts. Cumberland real estate optons include single-family detached homes, estate properties and land lots. Those for Yarmouth are the same with the addition of condominiums and townhouses. The communities of Yarmouth and Cumberland are great for residents in search of a strong sense of community, high family orientation and scenic beauty.