Where history, land, and water converge, Salmon Falls Farm is a remarkable legacy estate where timeless New England character meets modern luxury. Originally built circa 1800 for Lieutenant Samuel Merrill, this beautifully restored country estate is privately sited on approximately 86 acres with nearly 1,700 feet of frontage on the Saco River, offering an extraordinary blend of history, recreation, and rural living just 20 minutes from Portland. Designed to embrace its exceptional setting, the home is filled with natural light and sweeping views of rolling fields, perennial gardens, and the river beyond. A thoughtfully designed chef's kitchen opens to inviting gathering spaces, while the library, sunroom, screened porch, and gracious living areas create an ideal setting for both everyday living and entertaining. The serene primary suite with fireplace is complemented by three additional bedrooms, seamlessly blending historic character with modern comfort. Once an equestrian property, the estate now serves as a versatile country retreat with infrastructure suited to a variety of pursuits. Amenities include a five-stall barn with heated tack room and hay loft, paddocks, cattle and tractor sheds, multiple agricultural outbuildings, and a separate one-bedroom caretaker's cottage tucked away from the main residence. The recently added custom Post & Beam carriage house features a two-bay heated garage and an exceptional second-floor retreat with a full kitchen, full bath, fireplace, and expansive gathering space, ideal as a studio, home office, recreation room, or guest overflow. Launch a boat, fish or swim off your private dock on the Saco River, stroll through perennial gardens, or relax by the pond. Offering exceptional privacy, remarkable natural beauty, and endless opportunities for recreation, Salmon Falls Farm is a rare Maine estate where history, stewardship, and an extraordinary lifestyle come together.
Single-familyProperty Type
1800Year Built
86 acresLot Size
$447Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Marika Clark• Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Perched on a knoll overlooking the picturesque Saco River, this exquisitely updated four bedroom farmhouse style home offers a stunning blend of old world charm & modern amenities. Originally build for Lt Samuel Merrill c 1800, this property has been impeccably maintained & offers something for everyone. Salmon Falls Farm was used for years as an equestrians dream; with cross country courses, paddocks, heated tack room, 5 stall barn with hayloft & water. Surrounded by 86 acres of rolling hills, fields, pastures & woods, you'll feel the serenity of this special place the minute you arrive. With 1696 feet on the Saco River, you'll never run out of water activities. Enjoy fishing, kayaking, tubing & swimming from your private dock. Lush perennial gardens provide excellent bird watching from your screened in porch or enjoy a book in the shade by the spring fed pond. This home was built to take full advantage of the idyllic land that surrounds it. A multitude of windows on the 1st floor provide amazing natural light throughout. The kitchen offers an 8 burner Viking stove & Sub-Zero refrigerator, double soapstone sinks & opens to a sitting area & butler's pantry with wet bar. A large office & living room, both with built-ins & a sunroom overlook the river. A family room opens to a covered porch & deck overlooking the fields & gardens. An alfresco dining area is located just off the screened in porch. The master en-suite with built in sitting area & fireplace is a tranquil getaway. Three other bedrooms & a guest bath finish off the 2nd floor along with a foyer & hallway of closet & storage space. Also on the property is a workshop with kitchen, bathroom & oversized 2 bay garage. An electric fence surrounds 20+/-acres with two 3-sided outbuildings with year round waterer, served by a separate well & recently used for livestock. This property abuts Rt 202 allowing for future access. 20 minutes to Portland International Jetport & downtown Portland.
MREIS #1227438
Sep 15, 2015
Sold
$1,075,000
$160/sq ft
Jul 14, 2015
Listed
$1,125,000
$168/sq ft
+30
Historic Salmon Falls Farm c. 1796, built for Lt. Samuel Merrill presents rolling fields and woodlands. Rail and board fencing, a 5-stall barn, extensive cross country course, pond and 1,700+/- feet of waterfront on the Saco River. Elegant interiors, views over the Saco River, bucolic fields and woodlands define this special place in Maine. A 2 bedroom, 2 bath guest cottage with garage is on offer. The cultural and transportation amenities of Portland are 20 minutes away.
MREIS #1059540
Jun 25, 2012
Listed
$1,495,000
$223/sq ft
MREIS #944070
Jul 15, 2009
Listed
$2,150,000
$321/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,350 (+3.7%)
$240,000 + $1,281,900
$1,521,900
2024
$16,726 (+31.8%)
$240,000 + $1,281,900
$1,521,900
2023
$12,690 (+1.9%)
$242,400 + $974,300
$1,216,700
2022
$12,459 (+42.0%)
$242,400 + $974,300
$1,216,700
2021
$8,772 (−0.8%)
$163,800 + $442,833
$606,633
2020
$8,845 (+10.8%)
$163,800 + $442,833
$606,633
2019
$7,986 (+4.8%)
$163,800 + $375,100
$538,900
2018
$7,620 (+4.0%)
$163,800 + $375,100
$538,900
2017
$7,329 (+4.2%)
$163,800 + $375,100
$538,900
2016
$7,033 (+0.8%)
$163,800 + $375,100
$538,900
2015
$6,979 (+2.0%)
$163,800 + $375,100
$538,900
2014
$6,844
$163,800 + $375,100
$538,900
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
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Lot size
60 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,248
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,248
Year built
1800
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
York County
APN
199052
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
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