Gracious country cape situated on beautifully landscaped grounds with lovely carriage house style apartment. Impeccably and newly renovated, this sparkling updated and inviting home, with two ensuite bedrooms, offers a flexible floor plan perfect for family and guests. Outdoor spaces include an inviting wrap-around porch and spacious deck, both overlooking professionally landscaped perennial gardens and both with direct access to the fully equipped chefs kitchen, also included is a private patio off the lower level guest suite. All offering exceptional entertaining and relaxation experiences. The carriage house style apartment offers a sunny bright studio space with full kitchen, bath, and laundry. Improvement Details: Upgraded heating system to natural gas. Whole home Generac generator. New lower level LVP flooring. All new kitchen appliances, new custom pantry with walnut counter tops, new laundry room. Bathrooms renovated. Regraded driveways. Added heat to garage, new garage doors, and auto openers. * See Property Disclosure for full list of extensive improvements and updates. With an outstanding location, close to amenities, marinas, and shopping, this thoughtfully curated home combines unparalleled convenience and tranquil outdoor spaces. - A retreat setting thirteen minutes from the city Portland.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.71 acresLot Size
$409Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Michele Perejda• Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Heather Shields• Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
This stunningly renovated home on Falmouth's coveted Foreside Road combines casual elegance with classic charm. The expanded Cape Cod style welcomes you right from the get go with a beautifully landscaped circular drive and open front porch. Once inside you are enveloped in comfort with architectural elements of warm woods, brick and exposed beams. The gourmet eat-in kitchen includes a center island with beverage refrigerator, a pantry area with plenty of storage and built-in seating at the breakfast table. A sunken great room with cathedral ceiling, exposed beams and a cozy fireplace is the perfect place to unwind. A formal living room and dining room round out the first floor, with a spacious deck marrying indoors with outdoors. The second level includes a primary suite with separate sitting room, and two additional bedrooms and bathroom. A beautifully finished lower level is a surprise and has myriad options with a rec room, study/office, bedroom, gym space, bathroom and French doors opening to the private, sunny backyard. A carriage house/garage out back includes luxe guest quarters with a living room, bedroom and full bathroom - your guests will never want to leave. The location can't be beat - close to all of Falmouth's amenities and just a few minutes to Falmouth's waterfront, and 2 miles to downtown Portland. This is a one-of-a-kind home!
MREIS #1493426
Jun 21, 2021
Sold
$1,735,000
$398/sq ft
May 26, 2021
Listed
$1,475,000
$338/sq ft
+75
This classic property is located along Route 88, one of Southern Maine's highly coveted locations in Falmouth Foreside. Extensively renovated in 2019-2020, this property is perfect for entertaining and offers many living possibilities. Plenty of New England charm along with modern updates in the gourmet kitchen, a fireplace, cathedral ceilings and exposed beams in the great room, a formal living room and dining room. A beautifully finished lower level offers French doors that open to the well manicured backyard. The main house features four bedrooms and 4 full baths and there is an additional guest area over the separate garage with one bedroom and full bath. Opportunities like this do not come around often! Just a few minutes from Falmouth's convenient shopping areas, waterfront and only 2 miles to downtown Portland.
MREIS #1470666
Feb 12, 2021
Price Changed
$1,650,000
$379/sq ft
Sep 28, 2020
Listed
$1,495,000
$343/sq ft
MREIS #1303510
Jan 5, 2018
Sold
$700,000
$161/sq ft
Sep 6, 2017
Price Changed
$495,000
$114/sq ft
Jul 26, 2017
Price Changed
$529,000
$121/sq ft
Jun 5, 2017
Price Changed
$549,000
$126/sq ft
Apr 27, 2017
Listed
$569,000
$131/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,232 (+3.5%)
$354,700 + $745,100
$1,099,800
2024
$14,710 (+15.2%)
$354,700 + $744,700
$1,099,400
2023
$12,765 (+2.3%)
$354,700 + $655,200
$1,009,900
2022
$12,479 (+27.2%)
$354,700 + $692,200
$1,046,900
2021
$9,808 (+2.2%)
$194,100 + $368,600
$562,700
2020
$9,594 (+33.5%)
$194,100 + $368,600
$562,700
2019
$7,187 (+2.4%)
$194,100 + $231,900
$426,000
2018
$7,016 (+5.4%)
$194,100 + $231,900
$426,000
2017
$6,654 (−2.5%)
$194,100 + $231,900
$426,000
2016
$6,824 (+3.1%)
$220,300 + $231,900
$452,200
2015
$6,616 (+3.8%)
$220,300 + $231,900
$452,200
2014
$6,376 (+4.9%)
$220,300 + $231,900
$452,200
2012
$6,077
$220,600 + $231,900
$452,500
Tax history for 72 Foreside Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,232 (+3.5%)
$354,700 + $745,100
$1,099,800
2024
$14,710 (+15.2%)
$354,700 + $744,700
$1,099,400
2023
$12,765 (+2.3%)
$354,700 + $655,200
$1,009,900
2022
$12,479 (+27.2%)
$354,700 + $692,200
$1,046,900
2021
$9,808 (+2.2%)
$194,100 + $368,600
$562,700
2020
$9,594 (+33.5%)
$194,100 + $368,600
$562,700
2019
$7,187 (+2.4%)
$194,100 + $231,900
$426,000
2018
$7,016 (+5.4%)
$194,100 + $231,900
$426,000
2017
$6,654 (−2.5%)
$194,100 + $231,900
$426,000
2016
$6,824 (+3.1%)
$220,300 + $231,900
$452,200
2015
$6,616 (+3.8%)
$220,300 + $231,900
$452,200
2014
$6,376 (+4.9%)
$220,300 + $231,900
$452,200
2012
$6,077
$220,600 + $231,900
$452,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
0.71 Acres
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Style
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County
Cumberland County
APN
101601
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Heated, Auto Door Opener, 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, Detached
Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Auto Door Opener, Detached, Heated
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 4
Room 1 Information
Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Room 2 Information
Type: Other Room 2
Level: Second
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 4 Information
Type: Other Room
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Basement
Features: Full Bath
Room 7 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Room 8 Information
Type: Other Room 3
Level: Basement
Room 9 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Breakfast Nook, Eat-In Kitchen, Kitchen Island
Room 10 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 11 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Features: Closet, Full Bath, Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 12 Information
Type: Great Room
Level: First
Features: Gas Fireplace, Sunken/Raised, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Finished, Full