Falmouth Real Estate

Falmouth is a northern suburb of Portland, located in Cumberland County on the coast of Maine.

Falmouth is home to the Portland Yacht Club, three golf courses, several parks, ice skating facilities, a medical center, a harbor and town landing.  It is also home to the Falmouth Shopping Center.

Originally, Falmouth was first settled at Mackworth Island as early as 1632 by Arthur Mackworth, who soon afterwards obtained a grant of 500 acres (2.0 km²) from Sir Ferdinando Gorges, the Lord Proprietor of Maine. In 1658, Falmouth was recognized as the province's 7th town, which then encompassed the present day cities of Portland, South Portland, Westbrook and Cape Elizabeth. Incorporated by the Massachusetts General Court on November 12, 1718, it was named for Falmouth in Cornwall, United Kingdom.

According to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau, Falmouth was home to 11,185 residents.  This included 4,334 households and 3,063 families.

Falmouth Real Estate and Homes:  In 2000, there were 4,169 Falmouth homes and an average of 141 homes per square mile.  Seventeen percent of Falmouth homes are occupied by renters.   The town is comprised of 29.6 square miles of land and 7.8 square miles of water.

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