Old Orchard Beach, ME Real Estate — Homes For Sale in Old Orchard Beach, ME

Old Orchard Beach is located in York County, Maine. It is situated at Saco Bay on the Atlantic Ocean and is the twin city of the seaside resort of Mimizan. Old Orchard Beach has been a popular summer beach destination since 1631. It is home to the amusement park, Palace Playland. It is also home to many businesses that cater to tourists, such as clam shacks and souvenir stores. The town includes a seven mile-long beach, which is lined with motels, bed-and-breakfasts, residential beach properties and condominium buildings. The Ocean Front Hotel and Motel, dating back to 1895 is still located on Grand Avenue. Most of the town's other large hotels were devastated by fire in 1907. According to the 2000 U.S. Census Bureau, Old Orchard Beach was home to 9,745 residents. This included 4,294 households and 2,254 families. The average family size was 2.73 and the average household size was 2.05. Old Orchard Beach Real Estate and Homes: Old Orchard Beach is comprised of 7.4 square miles of land and 0.1 square miles of water. There are 6,222 homes in Old Orchard Beach and an average of 835 homes (houses / condos) per square mile. 44% of homes in Old Orchard Beach are occupied by renters. Please contact Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group for homes for sale in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, homes for sale in York County, Maine, and for all your real estate needs. less

Old Orchard Beach is located in York County, Maine. It is situated at Saco Bay on the Atlantic Ocean and is the twin city of the seaside resort of Mimizan. Old Orchard Beach has been a popular summer beach destination since 1631. It is home to the amusement park, Palace Playland. It is also home to many businesses that cater to tourists, such as clam shacks and souvenir stores. The town includes a seven mile-long beach, which is lined with motels, bed-and-breakfasts, residential beach properties and condominium buildings. The Ocean Front Hotel and Motel, dating back to 1895 is still located on Grand Avenue. Most of the town's other large hotels were devastated by fire in 1907. According to the 2000 U.S. Census Bureau, Old Orchard Beach was home to 9,745 residents. This included 4,294 households and 2,254 families. The average family size was 2.73 and the average household size was 2.05. Old Orchard Beach Real Estate and Homes: Old Orchard Beach is comprised of 7.4 square miles of land and 0.1 square miles of water. There are 6,222 homes in Old Orchard Beach and an average of 835 homes (houses / condos) per square mile. 44% of homes in Old Orchard Beach are occupied by renters. Please contact Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group for homes for sale in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, homes for sale in York County, Maine, and for all your real estate needs. less

Old Orchard Beach has been promoted as a tourist destination since 1631, when its first settler, THOMAS ROGERS established a "Garden by the Sea". The town takes its name from the Saco Avenue apple orchard Mr. Rogers' abandoned when he relocated to Kittery. In 1829 the first Public House opened, and in 1837 tourists paid $1.50 each to stay at a local farm, meals included! Rail service between Boston and Portland and Old Orchard opened in 1842. In addition, airplanes took off from the beach and auto races were held on the sand... For locals and visitors alike, the PIER has been the iconic representation of O.O.B. At one time it was the longest steel pier in the world with its own locomotive shuttle. The pier has housed casinos, restaurants, and other attractions, despite being repeatedly damaged by fires and storms. During the big band era, every band of note appeared in O.O.B., and "THE BEACH" was on most major acts' itineraries, including Tommy Dorsey and Count Basie. Today, amusements, events, food, local activities and the unsurpassed natural beauty of the area continue to make Old Orchard Beach a popular tourist destination. Whether arriving by train, plane, bus or automobile, OLD ORCHARD BEACH is still "MAINE'S PREMIER FAMILY BEACH RESORT". For properties in Old Orchard Beach call The Masiello Group at 207-363.4558. less