About York's Town Of York

Prices have come down and interest rates are still doing well...Many buyers are hoping to come into the Maine market and get a lot for their money....but the truth is that many sellers have already marked prices as low as they possibly can....Sellers today are having to go to closing with some cash in order to clear title...

Buyers may want to understand the market that they are shopping in first of all.....for example Biddeford is a little different from Ogunquit....and the prices will dictate that....

It is nice to see buyers doing their homework over the internet before seeking to see a property, but keep in mind that many properties out there are in an up side down loan and sellers can decrease their prices just so far..

Overall many properties are closing at 15% under the accessed values....Of course each property and each situation is unique.


ZIP Code: 03909

Location Characteristics: York is a town in York County, Maine, United States at the southwest corner of the state. The population in the 2000 census was 12,854. Situated beside the Atlantic Ocean on the Gulf of Maine, York is a well-known summer resort. It is home to three 18-hole golf clubs, three sandy beaches, and Mount Agamenticus. It includes the villages of York Village, York Harbor, York Beach and Cape Neddick.

Like Bar Harbor and Newport, Rhode Island, York became a fashionable summer resort, and retains many distinctive examples of Gilded Age architecture, particularly in the Shingle Style. A cluster of historic buildings in the center of York Village are maintained as museums by the Old York Historical Society.

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ABOUT YORK

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History and Demographics

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/York,_Maine

Wikipedia gives a good summary and highlights the four areas of York: the Village, the Beach, the Harbor and Cape Neddick.

http://history.rays-place.com/me/york-me.htm

An interesting history of Old York, written in 1886.

Town of York

www.yorkmaine.org

Here you will find a wealth of town information: taxes, property info, schools. Particularly useful property info areas: GIS Maps, Assessor, Electronic Documents. If you need help navigating the site, feel free to phone me and I will be happy to meet with you and show you some site features. Also, from the Town website, you can navigate to many of the links below.

Chamber of Commerce

http://www.gatewaytomaine.org/index.html

Check out the Chamber for info on the most popular Hotels and Motels, Restaurants, Art Galleries, Country Clubs, as well as area festivals and activities.

York Hospital

http://www.yorkhospital.com

York has a highly regarded hospital in the center of the village.

York Schools

http://www.yorkschools.org

York enjoys a highly rated school system, with both excellent academics and athletics. It is a great place to raise children!

York Historical Society

http://www.oldyork.org

If you are planning a visit to York, check out the many offerings and activities of the York Historical Society.

State of Maine

www.maine.gov

York County Registrar

http://www.york.me.us.landata.com

Deeds and subdivision plans available for a fee.

Area Lighthouses

http://www.lighthouse.cc/capeneddick/

The famous Nubble Light House. You can navigate from there to pages on other New England Light Houses, including nearby Boon Island.

Real Estate

www.MargaretMitchellRE.com

You can search the Maine MLS, including York and other nearby towns, directly from my website.

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