Pleasant Hill-Falmouth
Array of houses at varying price points
Smaller lots fill the neighborhood, which Guerrette says “creates more of a community feel.” A variety of houses sit on grassy lawns that change with the seasons, going from a vibrant green in the spring to covered in leaves in the fall and dusted with snow in the winter. “I think the mixture of houses is definitely a draw,” Guerrette says. “There’s some new construction among older homes and trees that have been there for decades.” Cape Cods and ranch styles from the early and mid-20th century are a short walk from new traditional homes and Colonial Revivals built in the 1990s and 2000s. Prices can start at $400,000 and can exceed $1.2 million. Pleasant Hill receives a CAP Index Crime Score of one out of 10, compared to the national average of four out of 10.Highly rated Falmouth schools
Falmouth Public Schools serve the neighborhood. “One of the reasons we moved to Falmouth from Portland was because of the school system,” Guerrette says. Students can start at Falmouth Elementary School before attending Falmouth Middle School. Falmouth High offers Pop-up Quarter-Elective classes, which let students dive into unique subjects such as sign language and garden design. The curriculum typically consists of site visits and independent work on an accelerated timeframe, lasting only half a semester. All three schools earn an A from Niche.Trails in and around Pleasant Hill
At the Pleasant Hills Woods Preserve, cyclists and hikers can explore about 2 miles of rocky trails, bringing their canine companions along for an off-leash adventure. Walton Park is less than 1 mile away, with a walking path that leads to the Presumpscot River, where people can fish, boat and kayak. Families can bring their kids to the playground at Peppermint Park, about 4 miles away, or the open fields and ice-skating rink at Village Park. At Riverside Golf Course, about a 3-mile drive, locals can play on either an 18- or nine-hole course.Nearby restaurants in Portland and Falmouth
Locals can visit one of the many eateries in Falmouth and Portland. “My favorite local restaurant is JP’s,” Guerrette says. JP’s Bistro offers an extensive menu of Italian dishes. “Everything is homemade,” says John P. Gagnon, or JP, chef and owner of the restaurant. “We strive to give good quality at a reasonable price.” Guerrette also recommends Bernie’s Foreside, which serves breakfast and lunch in a diner setting, and Sicilian Table, a Mediterranean restaurant. There are more than 100 options in downtown Portland, including the waterside Becky’s Diner and the Mexican Taco Escobarr. Residents can get groceries from Shaw’s, about a 2-mile drive, and do the rest of their shopping at Target and Lowe’s, about 10 miles away, and Walmart is approximately 3 miles away.Farmers markets and holiday festivities
Falmouth hosts a summer and winter farmers market on Wednesday meetings, with the summer market running from May to October and the winter market from October to November. Vendors sell an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables, crafts, baked goods and soaps. At the start of the holiday season, the town comes together for Very Merry Falmouth, a weekend-long celebration that kicks off with a tree-lighting ceremony. The rest of the festivities include games, 5k and ice skating. Both Foreside Community Church and the Episcopal Church of Saint Mary’s host a craft fair where people can find gifts made by local businesses.Easy access to major roads
Route 9 runs parallel to Interstate 295, with a connection about 2 miles north of the neighborhood. The major roads running through the area can cause increased noise levels, but Guerrette emphasizes that it adds more value to the community. “It’s not only easy to get to I-295, there’s a bypass to Interstate 95 in Falmouth,” he says. Residents fly out of Portland International Jetport, about 7 miles away; the closest emergency room is at Maine Medical Center, about a 3-mile drive.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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Michelle Libby
Century 21 North East
(207) 517-4917
97 Total Sales
1 in Pleasant Hill-Falmouth
$1,050,000 Price
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Nicholas Dambrie
Keller Williams Realty
(207) 387-9614
170 Total Sales
2 in Pleasant Hill-Falmouth
$765K - $920K Price Range
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David Banks
RE/MAX By The Bay
(207) 503-3042
1,105 Total Sales
15 in Pleasant Hill-Falmouth
$370K - $1.6M Price Range
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Jonathan Safford
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
(207) 292-5931
139 Total Sales
1 in Pleasant Hill-Falmouth
$350,000 Price
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Kimberly Myers
Responds QuicklyCottage & Co Real Estate
(207) 618-8834
74 Total Sales
1 in Pleasant Hill-Falmouth
$480,000 Price
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Christopher Davis
Responds QuicklyReal Broker
(207) 560-0505
120 Total Sales
1 in Pleasant Hill-Falmouth
$1,650,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Pleasant Hill-Falmouth | US |
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Homicide | 1 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
Robbery | 1 | 4 |
Burglary | 1 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
Larceny | 1 | 4 |
Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Pleasant Hill-Falmouth Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pleasant Hill-Falmouth, Falmouth sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Pleasant Hill-Falmouth, Falmouth over the last 12 months is $303,500, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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