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Greg Reid
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Last Modified: January 11, 2026

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Stroudwater Neighborhood Overview

Tate House, Pine Trails, PWM Flyby Lull

19of 20 Portland Neighborhoods

🧭Geographically defined by: Maine Turnpike I-95 and Rand Road to the north, Stroudwater River and the Westbrook city line to the west, Fore River marshes and Fore River Parkway to the south, Portland International Jetport, Westbrook Street, Outer Congress Street US 22, and Thompson's Point to the east

📌Well known for: saltbox houses, Portland Trails charm, and jetport hum

👕You can spot a Stroudwater local by: tweed jacket, museum membership, and TSA PreCheck flex

👍Move here for: backyard woods, Maine Mall adjacent, downtown ten minutes tops

👎The downside to Stroudwater is: plane noise, mosquitoes with tenure, occasional traffic slow-downs

✨The general vibe is: storybook village meets airport adjacency

history nerds who secretly love airport drama

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Moving to Stroudwater - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Portland or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Portland guide for the big-picture view — or compare Stroudwater against other parts of the city in our Portland neighborhood guide.