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  • $1,387,500

    165 Falmouth Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

    5beds
    4,719sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1738
    3.34 Acres Lot
    $1,387,600 Zestimate®
    $294/sqft
    $7,366 Estimated rent

    What's special

    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.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: July 23, 2025 at 01:18pm

    Listed by:

    Sunday River Real Estate

    Bought with:

    U&R Real Estate

    Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1622064MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Double Vanity, Full Bath, Separate Shower, Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 206.25 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16.5 x 12.5
    Bedroom 1
    • Features: Closet
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 236.43 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11.1 x 21.3
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Closet, Wood Burning Fireplace
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 249.4 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17.2 x 14.5
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Built-in Features, Wood Burning Fireplace
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 194.94 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17.1 x 11.4
    Bedroom 5
    • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 137.36 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13.6 x 10.1
    Dining room
    • Features: Built-in Features, Formal, Wood Burning Fireplace
    • Level: First
    • Area: 388.6 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11.6 x 33.5
    Family room
    • Features: Built-in Features, Wood Burning Fireplace
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 210.63 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17.7 x 11.9
    Great room
    • Features: Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Heat Stove, Skylight
    • Level: First
    • Area: 856.08 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 34.8 x 24.6
    Kitchen
    • Features: Breakfast Nook, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
    • Level: First
    • Area: 142.04 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13.4 x 10.6
    Library
    • Features: Built-in Features
    • Level: First
    Living room
    • Features: Built-in Features, Coffered Ceiling(s), Informal, Wood Burning Fireplace
    • Level: First
    • Area: 390.1 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16.6 x 23.5
    Living room
    • Features: Built-in Features, Wood Burning Fireplace
    • Level: First
    • Area: 244.26 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17.7 x 13.8
    Mud room
    • Features: Built-in Features, Closet
    • Level: First
    • Area: 98.83 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13.9 x 7.11
    Heating
    • Wood Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Washer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
    • Laundry: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
    Features
    • Walk-In Closet(s), Attic, Bathtub, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
    • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Brick
    • Basement: Interior,Bulkhead,Crawl Space,Full,Sump Pump,Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 6
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,719
    • Total interior livable area: 4,719 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 4,719
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Auto Door Opener, 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, On Site
    • Attached garage spaces: 3
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: In Ground
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Trees/Woods
    Lot
    • Size: 3.34 Acres
    • Features: Rolling/Sloping, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Town, Suburban
    Details
    • Additional structures: Outbuilding
    • Parcel number: FMTHMR04B019
    • Zoning: Residential
    • Other equipment: Internet Access Available, Generator, Cable

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
    • Foundation: Stone, Granite, Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1738

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Utilities On

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Security System
    Location
    • Region: Falmouth

    Other

    Other facts
    • Road surface type: Paved
    Services availability
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