Set against 110 acres of the Falmouth Nature Preserve, this distinctive shingle-style home on coveted Foreside Road offers a rare combination of privacy, craftsmanship, and convenience, just minutes from the best of Falmouth and Portland. Thoughtful architectural details give the home a rich sense of character, with custom built-ins, detailed moldings, vintage hand-hewn floors, and exposed beams creating the warmth of an older home, complemented by modern systems designed for everyday comfort. The first floor is anchored by a spacious primary suite and includes a well-appointed kitchen with breakfast nook, dining room, living room, and inviting den, with seasonal glimpses of Casco Bay. Upstairs, two generously sized bedrooms share a spacious bath, alongside a comfortable lounge and dedicated office space. The home's setting is equally compelling. Mature landscaping creates remarkable privacy, while the level, open backyard offers ample room to gather, play, or simply enjoy the surroundings. A welcoming front porch, stone patio, and stone fire pit provide distinct spaces for outdoor living throughout the seasons. From the backyard, enjoy direct access to miles of trails within the Falmouth Nature Preserve. Just a short walk from Falmouth's waterfront, anchorages, and Dockside Restaurant, the home also offers easy access to schools, shopping, downtown Portland, and the Portland International Jetport.
Single-familyProperty Type
2007Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$828Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mary {Beth} Taylor• Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Linda MacDonald• Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Est. $4,257 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 172 Foreside Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1682612
Sep 30, 2026
Sold
$2,400,000
$828/sq ft
Sep 1, 2026
Listed
$2,400,000
$828/sq ft
MREIS #1521671
Mar 11, 2022
Sold
$1,750,000
$603/sq ft
+27
Distinctive Foreside Shingle-Style home abutting 80 acres of the Falmouth Nature Preserve! This pristine home has been appointed with only the finest amenities including a beautiful white kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances, and a breakfast nook. Throughout the home, there are beautiful moldings and built-ins, hand-hewn beams and floors, and top-of-the-line systems. The floor plan offers a first-floor primary suite, two additional bedrooms, and a large bonus room. The exterior spaces are as warm and inviting as the interior with a covered front porch, a side pergola, mature landscaping, exquisite stonework, and a backyard stone fire pit. Minutes to shopping, commuting, the Portland Yacht Club, and Portland Country Club.
MREIS #1218873
Sep 16, 2015
Sold
$1,065,000
$367/sq ft
Jun 8, 2015
Price Changed
$1,095,000
$378/sq ft
May 28, 2015
Listed
$1,195,000
$412/sq ft
+21
Architecturally distinctive and beautifully refined, this Foreside Shingle-style home has an attention to detail that is beyond compare with warm & inviting spaces throughout and an impressive reproduction of period detail. It includes state of the art systems and abuts an 80 acre Nature Preserve!