Saco, ME

This Stunning and sundrenched unique open-concept contemporary loft awaits! Gorgeous exposed beams and beautifully finished concrete flooring! Features include 2 bedrooms with permanent walls and built-in closets, 12’ ceilings, ceiling fans, locked storage unit in the basement (10’x10’), 2 deeded reserved parking spaces, laundry hook-up w/ washer & dryer included, pets okay, secured building, community room & more! Close to the beach, public transportation, & necessities!

Enjoy gardening in the community garden or join one of the condo committees! There is ramped access to the first floor of the building at the main entrance as well as the option for stairs or the elevator to the third floor.

Historically, this building was built in the 1900’s and was home to Sears-Roebuck Shoe Factory, then later the High Shoe Co., Trail Moc Shoe Co., Saxe Glassman Shoe Corp., and Lunder Shoe Products Co. The shoe factory building played a great role in providing many jobs to local citizens and helping to build the Saco community. The building was completely re-done in 2004 with major renovations and is now the home to many 18 Park Street residents.

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March 11, 7 p.m. How to Have Great Houseplants, sponsored by the Buxton Garden Club, Groveville Fire Barn, Turkey Lane, Buxton. FMI: 207.929.3401, www.mainegardenclub.org.

March 12, 8 p.m. The Subdudes in Concert, featuring Tommy Malone, John Magnie, Steve Amedee, Tim Cook and Jimmy Messa, The Landing at Pine Point, 353 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. FMI: 207.774.4527, www.thelandingatpinepoint.com.

March 12, 8 p.m. La Stagione d'Amore! (Season of Love) - - An Evening of Opera, several of Maine's finest singers will perform scenes from operas such as Carmen, La Boheme, Don Giovanni, The Elixir of Love, Hansel and Gretel and more, $25/adults, $10/students with ID, After-Party featuring hors d'oeuvres and wine, $15/person (21+), City Theater, 205 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207.282.0849, www.citytheater.org.

March 13, 2 p.m. Walk the Eastern Trail through Scarborough Marsh, led by Mark Andrews, meet at Pine Point Parking Lot, Saco Bay Trails, Saco. FMI: 207.284.4655, www.sacobaytrails.org.

March 13, 6 p.m. Irish Evening, Stillson School of Irish Dance, step-dancing and screening of the film "My Left Foot," a provocative Irish film, $5/person, Dunaway Community Center, 23 School Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207.646.5139, www.stillsonirishdance.com.

March 13, 8-11 p.m. Adult St. Patrick's Day Dance, Spectrum Band, green beer, casual dress, cash bar, singles welcome, $10/person, Nasson Community Center, 457 Main Street, Springvale. FMI: 207.324.5657, www.nassoncc.org.

March 16, 7:30 p.m. The Galapagos Islands presented by Marie Jordan, photos show the key species of mammals, birds and reptiles, plus habitats from beaches and scrub to lava fields and tropical areas in the fascinating volcanic islands, free, Mather Auditorium, Laudholm Farm, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. FMI: 207.646.4521, www.yorkcountyaudubon.org.

March 17, beginning at 10 a.m. St. Patty's Day Party, all day long, Irish beer specials, Irish food specials, live entertainment, Feile Restaurant and Pub, 1619 Post Road, Wells. FMI: 207.251.4065, www.feilerestaurantandpub.com.

Home Value Update for Saco ME Through September 2009

According to Zillow.com, the listing prices of single family homes and condos have remained fairly flat in the last 3 months through September 2009. The current mean listing price of homes for sale on the market in Saco, ME, is $259,000. Below is a chart of the trend of listing prices of homes for sale in Saco, ME, in the past year through September 2009:

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FHA, VA, and USDA Rural Development Loans in Saco, ME

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