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
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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, original wide pine floors, original historic paneling and trim, beautiful bluestone patio, perennial plantings and gardens that bloom all summer long, a grand swimming pool completely refreshed in 2022 with a cute and freshly painted pool cabana including outdoor grill fireplace, 3 car garage, plug-in generator ready, and truly one of the best hide-and-go-seek houses one could ever imagine. It sits conveniently between 295 and 95 and only a few minutes to all the Portland area has to offer. Whether you're seeking a comfortable family home, a space for entertaining, or a property that is an iconic milestone in Falmouth's historic record, this home delivers it all and is a memory making machine.
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 |
Listing Office:
Sunday River Real Estate
Selling Office:
U&R Real Estate
Last Updated: July - 23 - 2025
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