Augusta Housing: Capes, cottages and Maine costs
You've gotta live somewhere... right? From a Capitol Street Victorian fixer-upper with ghosts included to a Cony Road ranch house with a garage door opener required, Augusta has a variety of places and ways to make a home. We're going to help you understand what to expect.
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Greg moved to Maine before it was trendy, stayed when it got crowded, and 28 years later still loves it. He grew up here, went to UMaine, tried Connecticut, and survived eight years in Virginia before eventually packing up and moving back home. He is a former newspaper copy editor, pizza lover (Portland Pie, OTTO, & Cargo regular), and family man. At Snappy Scout, Greg helps newcomers decode Maine, a place that plays by its own rules and usually keeps them to itself.
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What Does Home Look Like in Augusta?
Prices, house styles, and the rental fine print locals wish someone had told them sooner.
Home prices are
shockingly reasonable if you're fleeing Massachusetts, depressingly overpriced if you're a local
Homes in Augusta are typically
older Colonials that need work but have 'character' (read: slanted floors)
The dream house would be
a restored Victorian on the East Side with river views
The reality is that it will most likely be
a 1970s ranch with vinyl siding and a basement that floods (aka 'gets damp')
I'll live anywhere except
directly on Water Street unless you enjoy late night entertainment
As long as I'm close to
the Kennebec Rail Trail and a Hannaford that isn't a madhouse
Stereotypical architecture is
New England Colonial with peeling paint and a 'needs TLC' vibe
Sought after views
Kennebec River overlooks sans the paper mill
HOAs around here are
basically nonexistent because the state of one home is none of its neighbors' darn business
Ready to See If Augusta Fits You?
Compare neighborhoods, check the routes, or head back to the full Augusta guide for the bigger picture.