Lester, Leeds, ME
Lester — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Lester, Leeds, Maine. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Maine Real Estate Commission licensing database.
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Lester Neighborhood Overview
Lester is a neighborhood within the city of Leeds, located in the primary ZIP code 35954. The area presents an affordable entry point into homeownership, with a median home value of $124,700. The housing stock offers a practical average size of 1,425 square feet. The neighborhood is characterized by a high degree of stability, with a homeownership rate of 82.0%, indicating a community primarily composed of residents who own their homes.
The local housing market reflects this owner-occupied character, with a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 18.0%. For those renting, the median gross rent is $641 per month. The median household income in Lester is $52,313, which aligns with the area's modest home values and cost of living. This combination of affordable housing costs and stable homeownership defines the economic snapshot of the neighborhood.
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Lester Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $125K |
| Median Gross Rent | $641/mo |
| Median Household Income | $52K |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.0% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.6% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35954 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Lester, Leeds
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Lester
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Maine Real Estate Commission — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-06-01