8 Cantara Ave, Saco, ME 04072
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OFF MARKET

$499,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 30, 2026
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,194 sqft
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,194 sqft

8 Cantara Ave, Saco, ME 04072

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
2,194 sqft
Price/Sqft
$228
Parking
Attached Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 8 Cantara Ave.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Ranch style home for rent. 2 bedrooms on 1st floor, each with their own attached bathrooms. Master bedroom also has walk-in closet. Attached heated 2-car garage. Washer / dryer on 1st floor. Finished basement including 4 other rooms that could be used as an additional living room, exercise room, etc. Mini splits heat pumps for whole-house A/C. Oil fired baseboard heat and gas fired stove and fireplace. Whole house standby generator. Great location near downtown Saco, Biddeford, I95 and Route One. Excellent condition, very clean.

1 year lease. Landlord pays water, sewer, mowing and plowing.
8 Cantara Ave, Saco, ME 04072 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,194 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $250,000 on Jan 31, 2017 (7,043% above the $3,500 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2025 with an asking price of $3,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 10, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $499,400, with a rent estimate of $2,472/month.

Home Details for 8 Cantara Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Tile

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached Off Street, On Site

Comparable Sales for 8 Cantara Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
61 Dyer Street, Saco, ME
0.13
Single-Family Home
$425,000
10/10/25
4
2
2,202 sqft
106 North Street, Saco, ME
0.30
Single-Family Home
$480,000
06/12/26
2
2
1,823 sqft
3 Cantara Avenue, Saco, ME
0.04
Single-Family Home
$515,000
11/21/25
4
2.5
2,100 sqft
3 Labonte Avenue E, Saco, ME
0.29
Single-Family Home
$460,000
04/10/26
3
2
2,078 sqft
34 Pepperell Street, Saco, ME
0.13
Single-Family Home
$347,000
03/20/26
2
1
1,232 sqft
32 Park Street, Saco, ME
0.07
Single-Family Home
$431,500
12/31/25
3
1
1,577 sqft
117 Temple Street, Saco, ME
0.28
Single-Family Home
$425,000
01/23/26
3
2.5
2,202 sqft
3 Labonte Ave W, Saco, ME
0.30
Single-Family Home
$460,000
04/13/26
3
2
1,653 sqft
30 Park Street, Saco, ME
0.09
Single-Family Home
$170,000
06/11/26
3
1
894 sqft
4 Westward Lane, Saco, ME
0.40
Single-Family Home
$470,000
02/02/26
3
1.5
1,634 sqft

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What Locals Say about Saco

At least 112 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 69 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 61 % Say it's quiet

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 60 % Say there's wildlife

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 38 % Say there are community events

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  • Sean Russell
    "There are many seasonal gatherings on Main Street including a Christmas lights parade that my family really enjoys. "
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  • Csmith22
    "8 years great place to live and lots of kids to grow up with. Also pet friendly and good restaurants and shops. Parades in fall and winter. City work is clean and quick and they are responsive. "
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  • Fragnater
    "Nice walkways, 1-2 mile walk with sidewalks are common in our community. Drivers are courteous and yield to dog walkers. It’s a nice walk… especially in the fall when the leaves are turning color, there are maple as and oaks and ginkgo trees that are a spectacle of color. Very enjoyable."
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  • Leo D.
    "Each other I have one sister left in my family both my parents have passed.i am 58 years old and very quiet I keep to myself and live alone.i won't be any trouble and have no pets"
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  • Debbie G. M.
    "A 10 minute walk to downtown for small shops, city hall and police station. public transportation available with a five minute walk to neighboring areas. We are in town with out of the city quietness."
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  • Buchalgi
    "I have lived here for 20 years. High traffic and great schools. Neighbors can be friendly and it is a safe town to live in with a family. "
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  • Andrew P.
    "This is a nice community. Safe for families and children: close to Portland , Boston, mountains and the ocean"
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  • Debbie G. M.
    "It’s quiet as though we were In the country, and yet everything is in walking distance. We have a community garden. We are just a few minutes away from the beach. There is public transIt."
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  • Sonja B.
    "I’ve lived here for a year my neighbors are great for the most part and the streets are quite . My landlord is my neighbor no issues . Down fall is there is a public park on a dead end street. Questionable people always show up late at night but the police patrol the area great. "
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  • safford j.
    "The Ferry beach community meetings bring our ward 4 neighborhood together to help keep us informed. Other events like river jam and river clean up are great ways to volunteer. "
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  • Lroche528
    "It’s country and Oceanside living. It’s small town feel - there’s a tight-knit community open to everyone who moves into the area. "
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  • Bob A. J. B.
    "Live on Ocean Park Road. A little crazy in summer but very peaceful in other seasons. Shuttle bus runs daily in front of house, and plowed regularly during snow storm. Trash picked up weekly."
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  • darlene j.
    "I keep coming back. great place to raise children"
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  • Sasha
    "Perfect meaning of vacationland,everything is around you"
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 10, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,500
Nov 21, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,500
Jan 31, 2017
Source: Maine Listings #1287660
Sold
$250,000
Nov 2, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$257,000

Frequently asked questions about 8 Cantara Ave

  • What is 8 Cantara Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8 Cantara Ave in Saco, ME is $499,400.
  • What is the price history for 8 Cantara Ave?
    8 Cantara Ave in Saco, ME last sold for $250,000 in January 2017.
  • Is Saco a buyer's or seller's market?
    Saco is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Saco?
    The median sale price in Saco is $487K. That is up $39.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 8 Cantara Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 8 Cantara Ave in Saco, ME has air conditioning.
  • Does 8 Cantara Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 8 Cantara Ave in Saco, ME has in-unit laundry.

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