165 Falmouth Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

$1,387,500
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,719 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 145,490 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,387,500 List Date: 5/09/2025 Last Modified: 7/23/2025

Overview

Description

Discover the perfect blend of historic charm and modern updates in this spacious and special 5-bedroom home. The James Merrill house is among the longest standing homes in Falmouth dating to 1738 and home to the Merrill family for over 200 years. From the moment you step inside, you'll be captivated by the warmth and character of this remarkable historic property. While history and character abound, this home also features extensive updates and a remarkable variety of spaces - a fireside dining room in the former summer kitchen, dual parlors perfect for home officing, an updated and sunny kitchen with new Bosch appliances, a cozy library, a captivating fireside inglenook, a muddy-paw ready mudroom with sink and laundry, a primary bedroom retreat with dual walk in closets and an updated bathroom, and a grand family room provides the best spot to gaze out the enormous picture window or catch the game with the woodstove fired up and snacks at the ready on the wet bar. Six fireplaces, ori ...

Listing Details MLS# 1622064

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
165
Street Name
Falmouth
Street Type
Road
County
Cumberland
Town
Falmouth
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04105
Zip +4
2040
Leased Land
No
Book
38387
Page
49
Map
R04
Lot
19
Zoning
Residential
Zoning Overlay
No
Association
No
School District
Falmouth Public Schools
Full Tax Amount $
15075
Tax Year
2024
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
1425000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Warranty
# Rooms
13
# Bedrooms
5
# Fireplaces
6
Total Full Baths
3
Total Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
4
Furniture
Negotiable
Color
Yellow
Year Built
1738
SqFt Finished Above Grade
4719
SqFt Finished Total
4719
SqFt Source
Other
Other Source of Square Footage
Matterport 3D
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Lot Size Acres +/-
3.34
Source of Acreage
Survey

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2025-06-03
Closed Date
2025-07-18
Closed Price
1387500

Water Info

Waterfront
No
Water View
No

More Information

Vehicle Storage

Attached
Yes

Utilities

Utilities On
Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
Second
Bedroom 1 Length
11.1
Bedroom 1 Width
21.3

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Closet
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second
Bedroom 2 Length
17.2
Bedroom 2 Width
14.5

Bedroom Amenities 2

Closet
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second
Bedroom 3 Length
17.1
Bedroom 3 Width
11.4

Bedroom Amenities 3

Built-Ins
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5
Yes
Bedroom 5 Level
Second
Bedroom 5 Length
13.6
Bedroom 5 Width
10.1

Bedroom Amenities 5

Walk-in Closet
Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First
Dining Room Length
11.6
Dining Room Width
33.5

Dining Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes
Formal
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Family Room

Family Room
Yes
Family Room Level
Basement
Family Room Length
17.7
Family Room Width
11.9

Family Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Great Room

Great Room
Yes
Great Room Level
First
Great Room Length
34.8
Great Room Width
24.6

Great Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes
Cathedral Ceiling
Yes
Heat Stove
Yes
Skylight
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First
Kitchen Length
13.4
Kitchen Width
10.6

Kitchen Amenities

Breakfast Nook
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes

Library

Library
Yes
Library Level
First

Library Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First
Living Room Length
16.6
Living Room Width
23.5

Living Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes
Coffered Ceiling
Yes
Informal
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
Second
Primary Bedroom Length
16.5
Primary Bedroom Width
12.5

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Double Vanities
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Separate Shower
Yes
Suite
Yes
Walk-in Closet
Yes

Mud Room

Mud Room
Yes
Mud Room Level
First
Mud Room Length
13.9
Mud Room Width
7.11

Mud Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes
Closet
Yes

Room Features

Breakfast Nook
Yes
Built-Ins
Yes
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Yes
Closet
Yes
Coffered Ceiling(s)
Yes
Double Vanity
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Formal
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Heat Stove
Yes
Informal
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Separate Shower
Yes
Skylight
Yes
Suite
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Property Features

Site: Rolling/Sloping; Wooded Location: Near Country Club; Near Golf Course; Near Shopping; Near Town; Suburban Roads: Paved; Public Transportation: Major Road Access View: Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Wall Oven; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Other Style: Colonial Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Bulkhead; Crawl Space; Full; Sump Pump; Unfinished Basement Entry: Bulkhead; Interior Foundation Materials: Granite; Poured Concrete; Stone Roof: Shingle Exterior: Clapboard; Wood Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Hot Water; Wood Stove Heat Fuel: Oil; Wood Water Heater: Off Heating System Cooling: None Floors: Brick; Carpet; Tile; Wood Amenities: Attic; Bathtub; Hot Tub; Laundry - 1st Floor; Pantry; Pool-In Ground; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Security System; Shower; Storage; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Deck Equipment: Cable; Generator; Internet Access Available Driveway: Paved Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces; On Site Vehicle Storage: 3 Car; Auto Door Opener Other Structures: Outbuilding Electric: Circuit Breakers; Generator Hookup Gas: No Gas Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Level
Mud Room 13.90 7.11 First
Kitchen 13.40 10.60 First
Living Room 16.60 23.50 First
Dining Room 11.60 33.50 First
Family Room 17.70 11.90 Basement
Living Room 17.70 13.80 First
Bedroom 1 11.10 21.30 Second
Bedroom 2 17.20 14.50 Second
Bedroom 3 17.10 11.40 Second
Primary Bedroom 16.50 12.50 Second
Bedroom 5 13.60 10.10 Second
Great Room 34.80 24.60 First
Library First
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Selling Office: U&R Real Estate
Last Updated: July - 23 - 2025
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