Ten minutes from downtown Brunswick, this roughly 1,250-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom home features a fenced-in backyard. It's available for $425,000. ​​Courtesy of Bisson Real Estate

The average cost of a single family home in Maine now stands at $425,000, the latest data show.

That’s the highest home prices in Maine have been in at least a decade. In 2015, the average home in Maine sold for slightly more than $180,000, 135 percent lower than now, according to the Maine Association of Realtors.

But what that can get you varies greatly throughout the state.

Here’s what you can buy for roughly $425,000 in each county in Maine, listed alphabetically.

Androscoggin

Mechanic Falls, ranch with a large deck, $405,000 

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch offers more than 1,600 square feet of living space with a large back porch, a spacious basement and an attached garage.

Turner, farmhouse on 12 acres, $410,000 

This farmhouse in Turner was built around 1890 and has four bedrooms, one bathroom and a large working barn. The property includes nearly 12 acres and almost 400 feet of frontage on the Nezinscot River.

Auburn, six-bedroom cape, $414,000 

This Auburn property features a six-bedroom, two bathroom Cape Cod style house with 3,000 square feet of living space and a fenced-in backyard and an attached one-car garage.

Aroostook

This renovated 1,960-square-foot home in Caribou with five bedrooms and four bathrooms is available for $415,000. Courtesy of Sara Hochradel

 Caribou, five-bedroom cape, $415,000

A recently renovated five-bedroom, four-bathroom home with 1,960 square feet of living space that overlooks Caribou is available for $415,000.

Fort Kent, renovated farmhouse with river views, $415,000

This 2,200-square-foot farmhouse in Fort Kent offers three bedrooms, three bathrooms, an attached two-car garage and a fenced-in backyard with a deck and fire pit.

Portage Lake, year-round lake house, $425,000

A 1,360-square foot house with one-bedroom, two-bathrooms, 100 feet of frontage on Portage Lake is available for $425,000. The property also has insulation and heat, making it suitable to be a year-round home.

Cumberland

Ten minutes from downtown Brunswick, this roughly 1,250-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom home features a fenced-in backyard. It’s available for $425,000. ​​Courtesy of Bisson Real Estate

Portland, a West End condo, $420,000

This 695-square foot condo in Portland’s West End has one bedroom, one bathroom and two off-street parking spaces.

Brunswick, three-bedroom near Cook’s Corner, $425,000

Ten minutes from downtown Brunswick, this roughly 1,250-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom home features a fenced-in backyard.

Bridgton, renovated two-bedroom farmhouse $425,000

This renovated farmhouse has nearly 1,700 square feet of living space, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a wraparound front porch.

Franklin

Rangeley, 700-square-foot cottage, $425,000 

Built in 2021, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom home in a private neighborhood has roughly 700 square feet of living space.

Chesterville, ranch on 10 acres with lake access, $425,000 

This 1,000-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch has a detached two-car garage and sits on more than 10 wooded acres. The property also has deeded access to a common lakefront access to Parker Pond.

Rangeley, 1,850-square-foot loft, $425,000

This roughly 1,850-square-foot loft space, which has a kitchen and bathroom, sits above a two-car garage and was once home to knitter’s and weaver’s school.

Hancock

Ellsworth, three-bedroom ranch, $420,000 

With nearly 2,100 square feet of living space, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch house has an elevated back porch and finished walk-out basement.

Blue Hill, two-bedroom contemporary home, $425,000

This 1,400-square-foot home with two bedrooms and two bathrooms has a two-car garage and a fenced-in yard with an outdoor shower.

Ellsworth, two-bedroom near downtown, $425,000 

Around the corner from downtown Ellsworth, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom ranch has nearly 2,000 square feet of living space and a one-car garage.

Kennebec

Mount Vernon, three-bedroom on nearly five acres, $419,000

With three bedrooms and three bathrooms, this 2,150-square-foot home sits on 4.75 acres and has a two-car garage, sunroom and cold root cellar with built-in shelving.

Augusta, ranch on 74 acres, $425,000

In Augusta, $425,000 will buy a three-bedroom, three-bathroom ranch with roughly 1,240 square feet of living space, a detached two-car garage and more than 74 acres.

China, seasonal lakeside cottage, $425,000

This roughly 700-square-foot seasonal cottage offers two bedrooms, one bathroom and has 90 feet of frontage on China Lake.

Knox

Washington, one-bedroom A-frame, $425,000

With 120 feet of private frontage on Washington Pond, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom A-frame has slightly less than 600 feet of living space and a large back deck.

Washington, updated farmhouse on six acres, $425,000

Built in the 1890s, this renovated farmhouse offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms and more than 2,100 square feet of living space on six acres. The property also includes a 40-by-60-foot barn.

Rockland, three-bedroom salt box, $425,000

A less than 10-minute drive from downtown, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom salt box style home has nearly 1,600 square feet of living space, a detached two-car garage and a back deck.

Lincoln

Edgecomb, ranch with a wraparound porch, $419,000 

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch on nearly two acres has slightly less than 1,200 square feet of living space, a wraparound porch that leads to a back deck, and a finished, walk-out basement.

Boothbay, two-bedroom Cape, $425,000 

Built in the 1870s, this Cape Cod style home on nearly seven acres has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car garage and slightly more than 1,000 square feet of living space.

Dresden, riverfront cottage with a cabana, $425,000 

With nearly 800 square feet of living space, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage sits on the Eastern River. Aside from a dock, the property has a cabana overlooking the river with a bar equipped with power.

Oxford

Fryeburg, three-bedroom raised ranch, $425,000

With more than 1,300 square feet of living space, this three-bedroom, two bathroom raised ranch has a two-car detached garage and slightly more than an acre that abuts the Fryeburg Recreation Department.

Andover, renovated Colonial, $425,000

This four-bedroom, two-bathroom renovated Colonial sits on an acre and has nearly 2,000 square feet of living space and two covered porches.

Newry, one-bedroom condo, $425,000

This one-bedroom, one bathroom condo in the Sunday River Resort has less than 600 square feet of living space, but has a deck and direct trail access, among other amenities within the complex.

Penobscot

Hudson, three-bedroom with a pool, $420,000  

This updated farmhouse has three bedrooms, one bathroom and more than 2,100 square feet of living space on more than 15 acres. The property also has a two-car garage and an in-ground pool.

Bangor, five-bedroom Colonial, $425,000

This five-bedroom house has more than 3,200 square feet of living space and two two-car garages.

Bangor, four-bedroom Garrison with a pool, $425,000

Situated in Bangor’s Pine Ledge subdivision, this four-bedroom, three-bathroom home offers nearly 2,600 square feet of living space, a two-car garage with a detached third garage bay and an in-ground pool.

Piscataquis

Built in 1870, this updated Victorian has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and more than 2,100 square feet of living space. It’s available in Dover-Foxcroft for $399,000. Courtesy of Brenda Schultz

Blanchard Township, two-bedroom Cape on Whetstone Pond, $410,900

This two-bedroom, one-bathroom home sits on an acre and has frontage on Whetstone Pond.

Dover-Foxcroft, updated two-bedroom Victorian, $399,000

Built in 1870, this updated Victorian has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and more than 2,100 square feet of living space. The property also has a two-story two-car garage that’s finished and climate controlled.

Abbot, Dutch Colonial on 44 acres, $399,000

This two-bedroom, one-bathroom home has nearly 1,300 square feet of living space and garage space for three vehicles.

Sagadahoc

Arrowsic, two-bedroom ranch, $419,000

This two-bedroom, one-bathroom ranch has a two-car garage, 1,250 square feet of living space and a two-car garage.

Phippsburg, two-bedroom Cape with a covered deck, $420,000

This two-bedroom, two-bathroom property was once a camp site then renovated to become a year-round home.

Bowdoinham, renovated five-bedroom, $425,000

This fully renovated 2,800-square-foot Cape Cod-style home has five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a private entrance on the second floor.

Somerset

Skowhegan, restored 1906 Victorian, $419,000

Built in 1906, this 3,000-square-foot four-bedroom, three-bathroom Victorian was restored after sitting vacant for years, with added modern amenities that kept historic details.

Jackman, three-bedroom Cape, $420,000

With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, this 1,560-square-foot home has a large deck and sits on two acres.

Fairfield, four-bedroom farmhouse on 14 acres, $425,000

This 145-year-old farmhouse offers nearly 3,200 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Waldo

Brooks, two-bedroom cottage with pond access, $410,000 

This year-round cottage with access to Sanborn Pond offers two bedrooms, one bathroom and 768 square feet of living space.

Palermo, new three-bedroom ranch, $419,900

With 1,560 square feet of living space, this brand new ranch has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car garage and sits on slightly more than an acre.

Isleboro, 2,500-square-foot former schoolhouse, $425,000

This building with two bathrooms, which is made up of two large rooms, was once a schoolhouse and is now used as an art gallery.

Washington

Beals, three-bedroom seaside salt box, $405,000

Perched on the coast, this year-round cottage has nearly 1,300 square feet of living space and a separate bunkhouse for guests.

Addison, shingled two-bedroom on nearly four acres, $405,000

This roughly 1,270-square-foot home has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and sits on nearly four acres.

Eastport, three-bedroom Victorian, $419,000

Built in 1900, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom updated Victorian has more than 2,900 square feet of living space and a large covered porch.  

York

With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, this fully furnished condo in Wells has nearly 1,200 square feet of living space and is available for $425,000. Courtesy of Patricia Berry

Wells, two-bedroom condo, $425,000

With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, this fully furnished condo has nearly 1,200 square feet of living space and garage space for one vehicle.

Biddeford, one-bedroom condo, $425,000

Located near downtown, this newly-built condo offers one bedroom, one bathroom, 836 square feet of living space, a small private deck and a covered parking space.

Kennebunkport, 775-square-foot condo, $425,000

This 775-square-foot condo sits on the second floor and offers two bedrooms, one bathroom and a covered porch.

Kathleen O'Brien is a reporter covering the Bangor area. Born and raised in Portland, she joined the Bangor Daily News in 2022 after working as a Bath-area reporter at The Times Record. She graduated from...

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