Falmouth Foreside
Suburban Neighborhood in Falmouth, Maine
Cumberland County 04105
Falmouth Foreside has shingle-façade beach houses and charming inland cottages
Tucked underneath a dense canopy of pine trees, Falmouth Foreside’s oceanfront streets are brimming with five-bedroom, shingle-façade estates and contemporary dwellings on lots as large as 2 acres. Homes directly on the rocky shoreline typically have private piers or small docks. They also have a greater flood risk. Winding inland roads feature four-bedroom Colonial Revivals and midcentury Cape Cod cottages on quarter-acre lots. “No matter where you buy, it’s a clean, classy area with a mix of longtime residents and new buyers,” says Jones. Inland homes start at $600,000, while waterside builds can cost well over $1 million, a range in the same ballpark as a Portland home’s average $600,000 selling price.Falmouth Foreside features public beaches, private moorings and acres of conservation land
A quick drive over the Andrews Avenue causeway leads to Mackworth Island State Park, a 100-acre parcel known for its looped trail, sandy beaches and osprey sanctuary. Locals can store their boats at Falmouth Town Landing, the largest anchorage north of Marblehead, Massachusetts. It also has a public beach, a fishing pier and a namesake market known for its breakfast bites and lobster rolls. “If you’re coming to Falmouth, you go to Town Landing Market,” Jones said. “You can pick up snacks or a sandwich before going to the beach.” Portland Yacht Club is a private mooring option, where competitions like the Pilot Regatta or The Monhegan Island Race occur every summer.In addition to Casco Bay fun, Falmouth Foreside is brimming with other recreational hubs. Young baseball players will find several diamonds to play on at the Falmouth Little League Complex, and golfers can join the Portland Country Club to practice their putt on the 18-hole Donald Ross course. Skating lessons, hockey leagues and public use times are available at Casco Bay Arena on Hat Trick Drive. From Pine Grove Preserve to the Falmouth Forest, Falmouth Foreside has ample conservation land and hiking options. The 65-acre Maine Audubon headquarters off Gilsland Farm Road features a 2-mile trail that passes through an apple orchard, salt marshes and a peony garden.
The highly rated Falmouth Public Schools district
Children here attend Falmouth Elementary, Falmouth Middle and Falmouth High School, all of which have an A grade on Niche. The high school has a rigorous STEM education, offering classes like Advanced Placement environmental science or honors marine sciences. Those interested in STEM careers can also join the Technology Team, a student-run IT department.Falmouth Foreside is just a quick drive away from downtown Portland
Wide sidewalks surrounding U.S. Route 1 and the occasional paved path on residential streets make Falmouth Foreside easily walkable. The neighborhood is also convenient for several other types of travel. U.S. Route 1 is dotted with several Greater Portland Metro bus stops. A 6-mile drive south on Interstate 295, Maine Route 88 or U.S. Route 1 leads to Portland’s core, where residents will find the Casco Bay Line Ferry Terminal off Commercial Street and the Portland International Jetport to the west.U.S. Route 1 is brimming with chain grocery stores and local seafood eateries
Spanning the neighborhood’s core, U.S. Route 1 is dotted with locally owned and nationally known commercial options. Residents can grab groceries from Shaw’s or at the Falmouth Farmers Market, held every Wednesday during the summer in the Walmart Supercenter parking lot. Rosemont Market & Bakery supplies a rotating deli menu, freshly caught fish and other Maine-sourced groceries. The thoroughfare has chain restaurants, including Starbucks, and local options like Foreside Tavern & Side Bar, a cozy hub serving Maine classics like fried haddock. The Dockside Grill on Foreside Road offers even more seafood classics, along with handcrafted cocktails and panoramic views of Handy Boat Marina from the patio or the wall-to-wall glass interior.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Monica Dambach
Monica Dambach
Waypoint Brokers Collective
(207) 518-7498
84 Total Sales
2 in Falmouth Foreside
$960K - $1.2M Price Range
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Jonathan Safford
Jonathan Safford
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
(207) 292-5931
140 Total Sales
1 in Falmouth Foreside
$765,000 Price
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Nicholas Dambrie
Nicholas Dambrie
Keller Williams Realty
(207) 387-9614
173 Total Sales
5 in Falmouth Foreside
$342K - $2.3M Price Range
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Frank Barry
Frank Barry
RE/MAX Oceanside
(207) 496-1806
52 Total Sales
1 in Falmouth Foreside
$768,000 Price
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David Banks
David Banks
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX By The Bay
(207) 503-3042
1,122 Total Sales
130 in Falmouth Foreside
$290K - $6.2M Price Range
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Edmund Gardner III
Edmund Gardner III
Gardner Real Estate Group
(207) 387-7218
208 Total Sales
5 in Falmouth Foreside
$585K - $1.6M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Walton Park
Edward Payson Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Quarry Run Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Village Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Presumpscot Falls Park
Major Charles Loring Memorial Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Falmouth Foreside | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Falmouth Foreside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Falmouth Foreside, Falmouth sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Falmouth Foreside, Falmouth over the last 12 months is $900,000, down 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$975,000
Median Sale Price
$900,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,370,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,620,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$804,740
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
73
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-24%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$553
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
943
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Median Year Built
2011
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,863
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,402
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
881
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
16,988
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 1pm
$725,000
- 1 Bed
- 1.5 Baths
- 932 Sq Ft
- 267 U S 1
- Unit 507
- New 25 days ago
Welcome to The Residences at The Wyeth — Maine's premier lifestyle community where luxury, convenience, and coastal charm come together effortlessly. Here, living well isn't just about what's inside your home — it's about how your home supports the way you want to live. Life at The Wyeth goes beyond your front door. Here, you'll enjoy an unmatched amenity-rich lifestyle: an on-site fitness
William Fuller Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 1pm
$995,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,329 Sq Ft
- 267 U S 1
- Unit 211
Welcome to The Residences at The Wyeth — Maine's premier lifestyle community where luxury, convenience, and coastal charm come together effortlessly. Here, living well isn't just about what's inside your home — it's about how your home supports the way you want to live. Life at The Wyeth goes beyond your front door. Here, you'll enjoy an unmatched amenity-rich lifestyle: an on-site fitness
William Fuller Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 1pm
$977,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,348 Sq Ft
- 267 U S 1
- Unit PH 508
Welcome to The Residences at The Wyeth — Maine's premier lifestyle community where luxury, convenience, and coastal charm come together effortlessly. Here, living well isn't just about what's inside your home — it's about how your home supports the way you want to live. Life at The Wyeth goes beyond your front door. Here, you'll enjoy an unmatched amenity-rich lifestyle: an on-site fitness
William Fuller Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$1,800,000
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,488 Sq Ft
- 29 Casco Terrace
- New 3 days ago
Welcome to 29 Casco Terrace, where coastal Maine heritage meets refined, everyday luxury in one of the most coveted waterfront enclaves in Maine. This fully renovated, oceanfront cottage isn't just a home—it's an invitation to a lifestyle deeply rooted in the rhythms of the bay, the charm of community, and the enduring allure of Falmouth Foreside. Tucked into the heart of Casco Terrace, this home
Nicholas DambrieKeller Williams Realty(207) 521-8200 -
$1,800,000
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,611 Sq Ft
- 239A Foreside Rd
- New 5 days ago
Sophisticated coastal living in the heart of Falmouth Foreside. Enjoy the elegance of fine design with the ease of low-maintenance living, with glistening ocean views, sun-drenched interiors, and impeccable finishes throughout. The main level offers open-concept living with a gas fireplace, a designer eat-in kitchen, and a serene three-season sunroom perfect for morning coffee or evening wine.
David BanksRE/MAX By The Bay(207) 579-8019 -
$1,150,000
- Land
- 2.15 Acre Lot
- 27 Greenway Dr
- New 8 days ago
Coming Soon! Showings to start 6/6. Gorgeous western views from this large lot with direct frontage on the Presumpscot River! An exceptionally rare opportunity to build new or remodel the existing home on a private lot in one of Falmouth's most coveted neighborhoods just minutes to Portland. Possibilities abound with this property. The existing Cape Cod can be restored or remodeled, or you can
David BanksRE/MAX By The Bay(207) 349-4616
Homes for Rent
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$2,250 - $3,100 per month
- Foreside Estates
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 690+ Sq Ft
- 100 Clearwater Dr
- Falmouth, ME
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,799
Median Age
52
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
32%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$146,899
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$165,338
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.4%
College Graduates
71.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
36''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Nearby Neighborhoods
East Deering
City location with a suburban feel across Back Cove from downtown Portland
Pleasant Hill-Falmouth
Friendly community along the Presumpscot River is short drive to Portland, Maine
Cumberland Foreside
A Cumberland neighborhood on Casco Bay with walkability to a small public beach
Back Cove
Sought-after Portland community with popular walking paths along the water
East End
Hip bayside neighborhood less than a mile from Portland’s city attractions
North Deering
Affordable homes with yard space and nearby hiking 4 miles from Downtown Portland
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