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Its Census reference point is in Gulf of Maine Coastal Plain, within Northeastern Coastal Zone. Sanford lies about 4.1 miles south of Alfred by reference-point distance.

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Alfred Country Store, Alfred Maine
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Alfred Country Store, Alfred Maine

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THE SETTINGGulf of Maine Coastal Plain
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYYork County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Alfred on the map

THE ALFRED LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Gulf of Maine Coastal Plain setting.

Alfred CDP has 3.93 square miles of land in York County. Its Census reference point is in Gulf of Maine Coastal Plain, within Northeastern Coastal Zone.

Irregular plains and low hills form a coastal transition with glacial lakes and oak-pine woodland. This northeastern landscape is gentler than the mountainous country farther inland.

Regional context: Northeastern Coastal Zone ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Alfred and York County

Alfred is associated with York County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

York County

Alfred by land and water

The Census records 0.03 square miles of water within Alfred, or 0.7% of its total area. It is 21.3 percentage points lower than the 21.9% recorded for York County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Alfred CDP has 8.2% of the land area of nearby Sanford city (47.8 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Alfred land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Alfred’s place name from its government

Alfred is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Alfred address as city approval. York County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Gulf of Maine Coastal Plain setting

Gulf of Maine Coastal Plain belongs to Northeastern Coastal Zone. Is the parcel on a low hill, glacial basin edge or coastal plain, and which survey and access documents are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Sanford

Sanford is 4.1 miles south of the Alfred reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Alfred resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON ALFRED

USGS National Map

Begin at 43.4786° N, 70.7271° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Alfred ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of York

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of York ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Alfred data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Gulf of Maine Coastal Plain

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northeastern Coastal Zone context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Maine landowner resources

Maine LUPC maps and data

Zoning maps and parcel-viewer information for LUPC’s service area.

Maine shoreland resources

DEP guidance for researching municipal shoreland zoning and agency contacts.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Alfred.

Sanford lies about 4.1 miles south of Alfred by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Alfred in context

NSEWSanford · 4.1 miles1Lyman · 4.2 miles2Shapleigh · 7.4 miles3West Kennebunk · 8.6 miles4Waterboro · 8.7 miles5North Berwick · 9.1 miles6OUTER RING: 9.1 MILES
  1. 1
    Sanford4.1 mi · city
  2. 2
    Lyman4.2 mi · legal town
  3. 3
    Shapleigh7.4 mi · legal town
  4. 4
    West Kennebunk8.6 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Waterboro8.7 mi · legal town
  6. 6
    North Berwick9.1 mi · legal town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Maine; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Alfred
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Alfred?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in York County. Alfred’s 3.93 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Alfred property in Gulf of Maine Coastal Plain?+

No. Gulf of Maine Coastal Plain is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Alfred boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Sanford as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.1 miles south of Alfred’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Alfred?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your next chapter.

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