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Acton, ME 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Acton
Located in Southeast Maine, Acton is a small town in the Portland metro area. Its varied weather and ideal location have made it an enticing retirement destination. Besides this,…
Located in Southeast Maine, Acton is a small town in the Portland metro area. Its varied weather and ideal location have made it an enticing retirement destination. Besides this, residents of 55+ communities in enjoy an active downtown and a variety of greenspaces and lakes for outdoor recreation.
Climate & Geography
Maine is known for its humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm to hot while winters are cold and snowy, often affected by nor'easters. In Acton, residents can expect more rain and snow than the national average as well as 200 sunny days each year.
Acton is built near the Casco Bay of the Atlantic Coast. The town is home to the Little Ossipee River, Mousam River, and Salmon Falls River, and it is on the New Hampshire border.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Residents in search of small-town charm will find exactly that in Acton. The city boasts a quaint downtown and historic district, which are popular areas to socialize. Downtown is where residents can find the Midtown Mall with all the necessities and shopping one would need as well as the Acton Historical Society and Museum for history buffs. The town is also home to the Acton Fairground, which hosts the Acton Fair and other community festivals.
Acton has plenty of options to get outdoors, such as visiting one of the many farms and natural areas around the city. With many ponds and lakes located in and around Acton, there are plenty of fishing and boating opportunities.
Portland, located an hour away along the coast, offers residents even more entertainment and seaside recreation.
Cost of Living & Taxes
Acton’s overall cost of living is only slightly higher than the national average because of high housing costs.
Like most states, Maine exempts Social Security benefits from taxation. Military pensions and Railroad Retirement benefits are also exempt. Additionally, residents 65 and older may qualify to receive a property tax credit, dependent on income. Maine has a statewide sales tax rate of 5.5 percent. The property tax credits and tax exemptions make Maine more appealing to Acton 55+ community residents on a budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Acton, there is 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Acton has 14 homes, the largest has 14 homes, and the average community consists of 14 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Acton.
98 communities near Acton
32 homes near Acton
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,586 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,961 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,450 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|1,129 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,550 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,490 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,209 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|955 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,184 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,500 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,507 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,095 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,287 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,046 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|972 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,438 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,797 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,654 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,649 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,490 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|955 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|4 baths
|2,985 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,579 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|955 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,579 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,907 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,274 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|3,406 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,488 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,335 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,335 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Acton, there is 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Acton has 14 homes, the largest has 14 homes, and the average community consists of 14 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Acton.
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