The annual Topsham Fair features harness racing, disc golf, and a tractor pull!
Located in picture-perfect Maine, Topsham is a town in Sagadahoc County with a population of 8784 at the 2010 Census
The annual Topsham Fair features harness racing, disc golf, and a tractor pull!
Located in picture-perfect Maine, Topsham is a town in Sagadahoc County with a population of 8784 at the 2010 Census. Once a notable manufacturing center, Topsham was incorporated as a town way back in 1764. Today, Topsham is a growing town that offers excellent scenery, an abundance of outdoor activities, friendly residents, and an affordable cost of living.
Moving to Topsham
Because Topsham is located along more than 3 miles of waterfront coastline, anyone interested in moving to this area should be aware that their homeowners' insurance may require additional flood coverage. Although not needed for every resident, the closer your home is to the water the more likely it is to require additional flood insurance.
Because it is an established community with some residents having lived here for their entire lives, it can be a bit of a challenge to find apartments for rent in Topsham. Anyone looking for places to live in Topsham should consult a local real estate agent. An agent will help find house rentals that check off every item on your wish list and fall within your budget. Look to find the highest number of available homes in Topsham for rent during the late spring or early summer months when the snow has finally disappeared for the year.
Neighborhoods in Topsham
Because Topsham is such a small and inclusive town, there are not any defined neighborhoods. What many residents find is that no matter where they choose to look for rental houses or a single family home for purchase, that the friendly neighbors make them feel right at home in no time. Topsham is known for its low cost of living with buyers being able to find a well-maintained single family home for an affordable price. Here's a look at a couple of the neighborhoods in Topsham:
Pejepscot/Cathance: Considered the main residential community of Topsham, Pejepscot and Cathance have an abundance of older single family homes. Although the characteristics of each home can vary, many feature three or more bedrooms and 2+ bathrooms. Because this neighborhood is close to town, many residents prefer living here than in a more rural section of the city. Although many of the homes are well maintained, it is always best to have a home inspection done prior to purchasing.
Town Center: If being close to great restaurants and having easy access to public transportation is a priority, then look no further than an apartment, condo or small single family home in the town center neighborhood of Topsham. Although Topsham has a walkability score of only 55, meaning that a person needs a car for many errands, the closer you are to the Town Center the easier it becomes to walk or even bike to stores, restaurants and parks.
Living in Topsham
Because of Topsham's affordable cost of living, low crime rate and stable housing market, this town in Maine receives an AreaVibe Livability score of 77. When not maintaining their beautiful homes or playing in their yards, residents in Topsham like to explore the great outdoors. Given that it is located right on the water, residents often go to the Androscoggin Brunswick Topsham Riverwalk to be close to nature, kayak on the Cathance River Preserve or hike the Fiberarts Trail. Beer aficionados will want to make the Sea Dog Brewery their favorite eatery and brewhouse. From the delicious blueberry pancakes for breakfast to a grass fed burger for lunch to the seafood pie for dinner, the Sea Dog Brewery is the top rated restaurant in Topsham. Just be sure to wash down your meal with a pint of their homemade and locally brewed beer.
