Stevens Square at Baxter Woods

06/17/2026

Bluebird skies and beautiful views. Building Three is rising alongside Baxter Woods as the newest addition to Stevens Square.

Located in Portland’s Deering neighborhood, this 55+ community offers a unique blend of nature, connection, and convenience.

Soon, Building Three will welcome new residents to enjoy the active lifestyle and sense of community that make Stevens Square at Baxter Woods such a special place to call home.

Construction is moving right along! Contact Ed & Kelley Gardner Real Estate Group for current availability and more information.

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06/17/2026

Congratulations to Portland restaurateur Dana Street on being named the 2025 James Beard Award winner for Outstanding Restaurateur!

As the owner of beloved Portland establishments including Fore Street, Scales, Standard Baking Co., and Street & Co., Dana Street has helped shape Portland into one of New England's premier dining destinations.

It's exciting to see Portland's culinary scene receive national recognition. From award-winning restaurants and bakeries to local cafés and waterfront dining, the city's food culture is just one of the many reasons residents of Stevens Square love calling Portland home.

Congratulations, Dana, on this well-deserved honor!

Congratulations to Dana Street, the owner of several Portland restaurants, who won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurateur. Street's establishments include Fore Street, Scales and Standard Baking Co. Here's what he said during his acceptance speech: https://www.wmtw.com/article/portland-restaurateur-wins-prestigious-2026-james-beard-award/71599811

05/01/2026

With the second level up, you can really start to see how Building Three at Stevens Square at Baxter Woods is settling into the natural landscape of our 19-acre campus, tucked alongside the trees of Mayor Baxter Woods, right at the edge of nature.

More to come as it continues along!

For more information about Stevens Square and current availability, please contact Gardner Real Estate Group

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04/30/2026

Sharing some fun upcoming outdoor events around Stevens Square!

🚶‍♀️ Jane’s Walk ME — Saturday, May 2
🚲 Sundays on the Boulevard — May 3–Sept 27
🇺🇸 Memorial Day procession
🌷 Garden Ramble — June 7
🏃🏻 East Bayside Trail Fest — June 28

…and plenty more moments bringing neighbors together!

If you’re nearby, it’s a great time to explore, connect, and take part.

Sundays on the Boulevard is back! Starting Sunday, May 3, Baxter Boulevard will be closed to car traffic on Sundays only, from 9AM to 4PM, and OPEN for walkers, bikers, pedestrians, and play! 🤸

This year Sundays on the Boulevard runs through Sunday, September 27, 2026.⁠

Street Details:
Baxter Boulevard from Vannah Ave. to Catafalque Drive (Payson Park east entrance), and the Payson Park west entrance road from the tip of the grass triangle to Baxter Boulevard shall be closed to traffic from 9 AM to 4 PM every Sunday.

Read the City Council Proclamation: https://bit.ly/4u9IBX7.

04/23/2026

A strong sense of community is what makes our neighborhood truly special. We’re grateful to the Deering Center Neighborhood Association for organizing this neighborhood cleanup and for the many ways they enrich our community throughout the year, bringing neighbors together through the Garden Ramble, Porchfest, the Memorial Day procession, food drives, tree lighting, and so much more.

It’s this spirit of connection, care, and engagement that makes Stevens Square at Baxter Woods such a lovely and welcoming 55+ active lifestyle community in Portland, Maine.

CLEAN UP OUR NEIGHBORHOOD! 🌱🧹
Join us for a community clean-up event! Help keep Deering Center beautiful while supporting Portland Parks Conservancy and the City of Portland’s sustainability efforts.

📅 Saturday, April 25
⏰ 10am-12pm
📍 Meet in front of Pat’s Meat Market

What to expect:
✅ Free supplies provided (trash bags, bottled water, gloves)
🎁 Goodie bags & local business gift cards for participants!

It’s a great way to make a difference in our neighborhood and connect with neighbors. No experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm!

See you there! 🌿💚

04/23/2026

Building Three at Stevens Square at Baxter Woods continues to rise, marking meaningful progress toward welcoming new neighbors home to our 55+ active lifestyle community! Grateful for the team at Optimum Construction keeping things moving. We’re excited for what’s ahead!

03/26/2026

Love seeing all the construction progress at our growing 55+ active lifestyle community in Portland, Maine!

Structural steel is going in and building three is really starting to take shape!

✨ Reach out to Kelley and Ed at Gardner Real Estate Group for details, or visit www.StevensSquare.com for current availability and information.

Enjoy the ease of modern living, meaningful connections, beautifully designed homes, and direct access to the serenity of Baxter Woods right next door, and so much more.

03/24/2026

Spring is in the air at Stevens Square 🌸 Fresh energy, new beginnings, and the same strong sense of community connection across our 19-acre campus.

02/18/2026

Building Three is moving right along in our growing 55+ active lifestyle community in Portland, Maine and we’re excited to share the latest momentum!

✔️ Foundation walls and piers are in

🚜 Backfilling begins in preparation for underground utilities

🏗️ Structural steel is going in soon and that’s when you’ll really start to see it take shape!

With the first two buildings already home to a vibrant and connected community, there’s a natural excitement building as this next phase comes to life.

✨ Availability in Building Three: Reach out to Kelley and Ed at Gardner Real Estate Group for details, or visit www.StevensSquare.com for current availability and information.

Enjoy convenience, connection, beautifully designed homes, direct access to the peacefulness of Baxter Woods right next door and so much more.

01/27/2026

We’re welcoming new neighbors from Maine and throughout the Northeast so far to Building 3, joining residents from across the United States who’ve already made Stevens Square home. As our 55+ active lifestyle community continues to grow, there’s always room for new connections—and more pins on the map!