$2,100,000
SOLD JUL 31, 2025

17 Preservation Dr Falmouth, ME 04105

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,004 Sq Ft
1.54 Acres

Recently Sold

$524 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Public Beach
  • Country Club
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Falmouth Middle School Rated A
  • Finished Room Over Garage
  • 1.54 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of July 2025

Timeless elegance meets impeccable
craftsmanship! Lovingly created in 2005, this home captures the beautiful high ceilings and
extraordinary millwork of a Federal Colonial, with an array of stunning features designed for comfort and luxury! Step inside to discover 4 fireplaces, a heated sunroom for enjoying nature, a library with custom bookshelves, 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The home features both formal and informal living rooms, offering flexibility for entertaining and everyday life.
The gourmet kitchen boasts custom cabinetry and
direct access to the patio, ideal for alfresco dining. The garage offers a workshop and parking for up to 5 cars. Outside enjoy beautifully landscaped gardens, patios and ornamental trees. Meticulously maintained! This extraordinary home is a rare find.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alexa Oestreicher

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 04/15/2025

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

William Fuller

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,351

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 1.54 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Public Beach
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $188 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 5 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Finished Room Over Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Federal Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Sink in Utility Room
  • Views of Woods
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom Suite
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near a golf course
  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Power Generator
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7-11
  • Assessor Parcel Number FMTH-000014U-000007-000011

Community Details

Overview

  • Foreside Woods Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Country Club

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,351

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$188 per month

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.54
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Foreside Woods subdivision
  • Directions: Rt. 88 Falmouth to Preservation Drive. Number 17 is the first house on the right (after the large Open Space parcel.)
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3702.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Federal
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 1.54
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 4.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3702.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Below Grade: 302.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Exterior:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Propane: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Amenities:Security System: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Location Information:Association Fee: 2250.0
  • Location Information:Fee Frequency Paid: Annually
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 5.0
  • Roads:Private: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 2nd Floor: Yes
  • Amenities:Walk-in Closets: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Island: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Full Bath7: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Suite6: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Walk-in Closet6: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Room Features:Island2: Yes
  • Room Features:Suite17: Yes
  • Room Features:Walk-in Closet17: Yes
  • Location:Suburban: Yes
  • Mud Room:Mud Room: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Radiant: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Bonus Room:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Office:Office: Yes
  • Sunroom:Sunroom: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Wall Oven: Yes
  • Amenities:Attic: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace14: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Double Vanities6: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Soaking Tub6: Yes
  • Room Features:Double Vanities17: Yes
  • Room Features:Soaking Tub17: Yes
  • Room Features:Wood Burning Fireplace29: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Bottled: Yes
  • Family Room:Family Room: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Equipment:Generator: Yes
  • Style:Federal: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Office Amenities:Built-Ins16: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Location:Abuts Conservation: Yes
  • Equipment:Air Radon Mitigation System: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Room Features:Breakfast Nook2: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Separate Shower6: Yes
  • Room Features:Separate Shower17: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Walk-in Closet: Yes
  • Room Features:Gas Fireplace29: Yes
  • Laundry Room Amenities:Built-Ins13: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Built-Ins15: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Formal: Yes
  • Mud Room Amenities:Built-Ins17: Yes
  • Family Room Amenities:Built-Ins10: Yes
  • Laundry Room Amenities:Utility Sink: Yes
  • Room Features:Utility Sink2: Yes
  • Amenities:Irrigation System: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Built-Ins8: Yes
  • Room Features:Above Garage28: Yes
  • Sunroom Amenities:Heated2: Yes
  • Bonus Room Amenities:Above Garage6: Yes
  • Family Room Amenities:Gas Fireplace9: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Gas Fireplace4: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 4
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Generator, Cable, Air Radon Mitigation System
  • Has Basement: Interior, Finished, Full, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 302.0
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-in Closets, Attic, Bathtub, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Neighborhood, Subdivided, Suburban, Irrigation System
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Shingle Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 5.0
  • Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Inside Entrance

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Built-Ins, Utility Sink, Upper Level
  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Radiant, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 2250.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 67082.4
  • Parcel #: FMTH-000014U-000007-000011
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 20351.0
  • Tax Book Number: 16636, 22770
  • Tax Lot: 7-11
  • Tax Map Number: U14
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2025
Closed on
Jul 18, 2025
Sold by
Rich Joanne L and Rich John H
Bought by
Walsh Robert and Ashern Colleen
Seller's Agent
Alexa Oestreicher
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
William Fuller
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,250,000
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-6.67%
Views
80

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
53.66%
Original Mortgage
$1,770,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,768,494
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$461,680

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2016
Sold by
Rich John H Jr Est
Bought by
Casco Degama Llc
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,100,000 --
Personal Reps Deed -- --
Personal Reps Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,770,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $437,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $500,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $293,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $369,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $200,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $450,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $20,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Sold $2,100,000 -6.7% $524 / Sq Ft
05/10/2025 05/10/25 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2025 04/15/25 For Sale $2,250,000 -- $562 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $20,685 $1,546,000 $667,600 $878,400
2023 $19,496 $1,542,400 $667,600 $874,800
2022 $18,385 $1,542,400 $667,600 $874,800
2021 $16,728 $959,700 $373,700 $586,000
2020 $16,363 $959,700 $373,700 $586,000
2019 $16,190 $959,700 $373,700 $586,000
2018 $15,806 $959,700 $373,700 $586,000
2017 $14,991 $959,700 $373,700 $586,000
2016 $14,482 $959,700 $373,700 $586,000
2015 $14,040 $959,700 $373,700 $586,000
2014 $13,391 $959,700 $373,700 $586,000
2012 -- $959,700 $373,700 $586,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1619139

Maine Listings

APN: FMTH-000014U-000007-000011