This cute Cape in North Deering puts its owners in an ideal, neighborhood location. Right across the street is a popular ice cream shop, and across another is the Northgate shopping plaza, where you can pick up groceries, stop at the pharmacy or bank, get pet supplies or a haircut.

From the attached one car garage, enter a dining/family area that flows into the kitchen. A front living room looks out to the street while the first-floor bedroom and bathroom (with vintage, powder blue tile) are situated in the rear. A central staircase winds up to two more bedrooms with built in drawers for storage. Check out the full basement for even more.

While there’s room for more parking in the driveway, living here could also reduce your car use: Two bus lines pass through this area, with service to downtown Portland and the East End, all three public high schools, and even West Falmouth.

1446 Washington Ave. is listed by Tom and Julia Ranello, who say, “We love where we live!” Call them at 207-838-1651 or email ranellogroup@gmail.com.