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Falmouth is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts; Barnstable County is coextensive with Cape Cod.  Today, Falmouth is well known as the terminal for the Steamship Authority ferries to Martha’s Vineyard and as the home of several scientific organizations such as the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, (WHOI), The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) and the Woods Hole Research Center, (WHRC).  
 
Falmouth was first settled by English colonists in 1660 and was officially incorporated in 1686, and named by Bartholomew Gosnold for Falmouth, Cornwall, England. Early principal activities were farming, salt works, whaling, shipping, and sheep. Sheep husbandry was very popular due to the introduction of Merino sheep and the beginnings of water-powered mills that could process the wool. In 1837, Falmouth averaged about 50 sheep per sq. mile.
Falmouth saw brief action in the War of 1812 when the area around Falmouth Heights, on its southern coast, was bombarded by several British frigates and ships of the line, and Massachusetts militia hastily entrenched themselves on the beaches to repulse a possible British landing which never came. By 1872 the train had come to Falmouth and Woods Hole and some of the first summer homes were established. By the late 1800s cranberries were being cultivated and strawberries were being raised for the Boston market. Large scale dairying was tried in the early 1900s in interior regions. After the improvement in highways, and thanks in part to the heavy use of neighboring Otis Air National Guard Base during WWII, population growth increased significantly. There were large home building booms in the 1970s followed by others in the 1980s and 1990s.
 
Most of Falmouth, like the rest of Cape Cod, sits on sands composed of glacial outwash and moraine deposits. However the soil in the southern part of the town is more rocky and dense, like the rest of New England, and many glacial erratics are scattered about, dropped by the retreating glaciers. The climate is temperate marine. There is no exposed bedrock. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year and averages 2 to 3 inches per month.
 
Falmouth lies on the southwestern tip of Cape Cod. It is bordered by Bourne and Sandwich to the north, Mashpee to the east, Vineyard Sound to the south, and Buzzards Bay to the west. At its closest point, Falmouth is approximately 560 yards from Nonamesset Island, the easternmost island of the town of Gosnold and the Elizabeth Islands. It is also approximately 3-1/3 miles north-northwest of Martha’s Vineyard, the closest land to the island. Falmouth is approximately fourteen miles south of the Bourne Bridge, twenty miles west of Barnstable, and seventy miles south-southeast of Boston.
 
Falmouth's topography is similar to the rest of Cape Cod's, with many small ponds, creeks and inlets surrounded by the pines and oaks of the Cape and often rocky beachfront. Falmouth's southern shore is notable for a series of ponds and rivers spaced very closely together, all of which travel some distance into the town. These include, from west to east, Falmouth Inner Harbor, Little Pond, Great Pond (which leads to the Dexter and Coonamessett Rivers), Green Pond, Bourne's Pond, Eel Pond (which leads to Childs River) and Waquoit Bay, which lies along the Mashpee town line. The Buzzards Bay side of the town is similar, with the largest inlet being Megansett Cove along the Bourne town line.
 
Falmouth's main route is Route 28, which arcs through the town from the northwest corner to the southeast. From the Bourne town line until just south of its junction with Route 28A (which until that point runs parallel), Route 28 is a divided, limited-access highway. For the rest of its distance, it is a surface road, snaking its way through the town. As it is one of the two major east-west routes on the Cape, Route 28 is extremely busy. However, due to its passage through congested and built-up parts of town, it would be extremely challenging to widen the route.
Also important is Route 151, which runs from a point near the northwest corner of the town (where it connects with 28, which is still limited-access), and follows just south of the town line until crossing the eastern line into Mashpee (where it ends in a junction with 28).
 
Falmouth is also home to The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority.  Daily ferry service brings tourists, residents and businesses alike from the mainland to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. It is the main ferry line between the Vineyard and the mainland (as Nantucket is further west, its main line leaves Hyannis).
The Massachusetts Coastal Railroad provides rail freight service to North Falmouth, where a spur runs into Otis Air Base to serve a trash transfer station. Also, as of a June 25, 2009 capecodonline.com article, the company plans to re-extend passenger railroad service to the town, complete with dinner and tourist trains, though this will also be only in North Falmouth, due to the fact that the other 8 miles of railroad track had been replaced with the current Shining Sea Bikeway.  The nearest inter-city (Amtrak) passenger rail stations are Providence and Boston’s South Station. The Middleborough/Lakeville and Kingston / Route 3 stations of the MBTA’s commuter rail system provide the closest service to Boston. There is a private air park in East Falmouth, and the nearest national and international air service can be reached at Logan International Airport in Boston. There is a regional airport in nearby Hyannis.
 
Falmouth is represented in the Massachusetts House of Representatives as a part of two districts, the Third Barnstable (which also includes portions of Barnstable, Bourne and Mashpee), and the Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket District, which includes all of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. The town is represented in the Massachusetts Senate as a part of the Plymouth and Barnstable district, which includes Bourne, Kingston, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Sandwich and portions of Barnstable. The town is patrolled by the Seventh (Bourne) Barracks of Troop D of the Massachusetts State Police.  
 
Falmouth is governed by the representative town meeting form of government, led by a board of selectmen. The town operates its own police and fire departments, with a central police station and five fire stations. The town's central library, recently reopened after renovations, is located downtown, and there are also four branches located throughout town. There are seven post offices in town for the seven ZIP codes, although several overlap and the main office handles the majority of the work. Falmouth is also the site of Falmouth Hospital, which serves the Upper Cape region.
 
Falmouth's public school system serves about 4,500 students yearly. There are four schools, East Falmouth, Mullen-Hall, North Falmouth, and Teaticket, which serve the elementary school population, from pre-kindergarten to fourth grade. The Morse Pond Middle School serves grades five and six, while the Lawrence Junior High School serves grades seven and eight. Falmouth High School covers grades 9-12. (Prior to 1974 the 9-12 grades were in the Lawrence building and known as Lawrence High School.) FHS's athletics teams are nicknamed the Clippers, and their colors are maroon and white. They compete in the Atlantic Coast League, having moved recently from the Old Colony League. Their chief rival is nearby Barnstable High School. The public schools are supported in part by the Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS), various PTO associations, the Falmouth Scholarship Association, the newly created Falmouth Educatio Foundation (FEF), and the Woods Hole Science Technology Partnership.  
Falmouth is also the home of two private schools: Falmouth Academy, a private school which serves grades 7 through 12; and Heritage Christian Academy, a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade school which is affiliated with the Assemblies of God. Falmouth high school students may also choose to attend the Upper Cape Regional Technical School in Bourne free of charge, or Sturgis Charter Public School in Hyannis, also free of charge, pending academic acceptance.
 
The Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League play at Arnie Allen Diamond at Guv Fuller Field from mid-June to early August. Falmouth is the home of its namesake Falmouth Road Race, an annual race started in 1973 that draws over 10,000 runners from all over the world.
 
The Falmouth High School football team is very popular amongst residents. In 2003, the team surged back to relevance with an 8-3 record culminated with a win over Thanksgiving rival Barnstable after a 7 year losing streak. The 2004 team had even greater success as it went 9-1 and posted 8 shutouts. They defeated Barnstable 7-0 on Thanksgiving. Since the 2004 team, the Clippers, as they are known, have had mixed success. They had traded wins with Barnstable for the last 4 years, and the Thanksgiving series currently stands at 39-39-8. Lawrence Jr. High also has a variety of sports like football, field hockey, and basketball. All teams are called The Bulldogs.
 
Falmouth is also home to The College Light Opera Company, which performs 9 shows every summer at the historic Highfield Theatre. Productions began in 1969 and have become a staple of the Falmouth Summer Season.
Pop Warner football and cheerleading is for children aged 7 to 13. All Falmouth players will be on the Falmouth Hurricanes.
 
The Falmouth Skatepark is where skateboarders, BMXers, and rollerbladers can do their thing.
 
Source: Wikipedia.org

636 Properties Found (limited to 200 results)

21003247_1 Schedule a ShowingSchedule a Showing
$475 - Active
29 Simpson Ln Falmouth, MA
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There are currently one office available to rent. Approx 230-250 sq feet.Can be flexible with rent and terms.

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$750 - Active
49 Locust St Falmouth, MA
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FOR LEASE - 49 Locust Street is an 18th century structure that was at one time a private home. In recent years, the building has been enlarged and renovated, including a kitchen, which is shared by tenants. Other common areas include; restrooms, conference room and plentiful parking. Both available units of 49 Locust Street have their own separate entrance and hallway/foyer. The units offer fresh paint, sunlit rooms and carpeting in a very well cared for structure. Perfect for small business office or sole practitioner. One 750+/- SF unit for $900, or both 750+/- SF units for $1700

21003293_1 Schedule a ShowingSchedule a Showing
$900 - Active
417 Palmer Ave Falmouth, MA
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This is a LEASE PROPERTY. Unit #11 is a 1,285 +/- SF unit, with three bright rooms, two on the first floor and one large second floor room. Currently in use as a Gallery and previously used as a real estate office. The unit comes equipped with two closets and a private bath. The unit has two entrances, front and back and offers ample parking. Perfect for office or retail use.

21005592_1 Schedule a ShowingSchedule a Showing
$900 - Active
24 Spring Bars Rd, 2A Falmouth, MA
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Building #2 features two Retail or Office units, each with 700 +/- SF each. Unit 2A shares a common bath with Unit 2B and there is basement storage. Tenant pays gas and electric utilities and space is currently configurable. Unit 2B is currently occupied by an antique dealer.

21005584_1 Schedule a ShowingSchedule a Showing
$1,800 - Active
24 Spring Bars Rd Falmouth, MA
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Unit 1B, 3A & 3B features three Retail or Office units, each with 1,250 +/- SF each. All units share a common bath and there is basement storage. Tenant pays gas and electric utilities and the brand new construction space is currently configurable.

21005591_1 Schedule a ShowingSchedule a Showing
$2,000 - Active
24 Spring Bars Rd, 1A Falmouth, MA
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Unit #1A features a prime Retail or Office units, with 1,250 +/- SF and large, picture windows facing the street. Ideal for retail with the visibility and high traffic counts this area receives. Complementary area businesses. The unit shares a common bath and there is basement storage. Tenant pays gas and electric utilities and the new construction space is currently configurable.

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$3,000 - Active
68 Bernard E. St. Jean Rd Falmouth, MA
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FOR LEASE - Falmouth Technology Park - To Be Built - Two 21,060 SF buildings divisible from 1,000 SF to the full 21,060 SF each. Lease or own your unit. Build to suit, potential for 30+ foot ceilings. Lease Rate $12/SF NNN. Inquire about purchase.

21008445_1 Schedule a ShowingSchedule a Showing
$4,542 - Active
20 Village Common Dr, A Falmouth, MA:East Falmouth
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For Lease 4,360 SF of Showroom and mill work shop. Formily the Chestnut Bay Cabinet Company. Across the street from Falmouth Lumber. Neighbors include Aubuchon Hardware, Sherwin Williams Paint and Ideal Floor Covering 10 + parking spaces

21002036_1 Schedule a ShowingSchedule a Showing
$49,900 - Active
35 Parker Rd, 23 Falmouth, MA:East Falmouth
1 Bed | 1.0 Bath
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Lowest Priced Condo in Falmouth- BUILD INSTANT Equity- Private beach on Flax Pond- great for swimming, boating, fishing and kayaking. Condo fee include hot water, cold water, master insurance, grounds and pool maintenance, snow removal, use of game room, sand volleyball court, and beach area with canoe & row boat. Unit may be rented on a yearly or weekly basis. Now is your chance to own a piece of beautiful Cape Cod. Not a short sale - quick close is available. Why rent - You Can Own!

20906541_1 Schedule a ShowingSchedule a Showing
$65,000 - Active
14 Melyssa Anne Rd Falmouth, MA:East Falmouth
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One of three remaining fully permitted lots in Fresh Pond Estates,1/3 acre, with septic designs permitted and building plans in place for a ranch, cape or colonial. Qualified builder(per permit) must be used.($65,000 per lot). You need only apply for the final building permit. This is a private subdivision ideal for a first time buyer.Suitable for 40B affordable housing.

21008047_1 Schedule a ShowingSchedule a Showing
$69,900 - Active
35 Parker Rd, 9 Falmouth, MA:East Falmouth
2 Beds | 1.0 Bath
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Beachfront For Under $80k! Cozy Unit W/Updated Kitchen On Private Beach On Serene Flax Pond Minutes From Downtown Falmouth. In-ground Pool, Game-room, Boating, Swimming, Fishing Just Steps Away. Only 15 Minutes From Ocean Beaches.

21000841_1 Schedule a ShowingSchedule a Showing
$74,996 - Active
35 Parker Rd, 17 Falmouth, MA:East Falmouth
1 Bed | 1.0 Bath
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Pastoral setting for a very special condo--conoe on Flax Pond, picnic by the pool and Flax Pond--swim--all in one setting. Exquisitely furnished and ready to move right in.

20906540_1 Schedule a ShowingSchedule a Showing
$75,000 - Active
6 Melyssa Anne Rd Falmouth, MA:East Falmouth
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One of three remaining fully permitted lots in Fresh Pond Estates, 1/3 acre, with septic designs permitted and building plans in place for a ranch, cape or colonial. Qualified builder(per permit) must be used.($75,000 per lot). You need only apply for the final building permit. This is a well planned subdivision.

20906539_1 Schedule a ShowingSchedule a Showing
$75,000 - Active
0 Luke Rd Falmouth, MA:East Falmouth
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The last of three fully permitted lots in Fresh Pond Estates,1/3 acre, with septic designs permitted and building plans in place for a ranch, cape or colonial. Qualified builder(per permit) must be used. You need only apply for the final building permit. This is a private subdivision ideal for a first time buyer.Suitable for 40B affordable housing.

21008150_1 Schedule a ShowingSchedule a Showing
$79,000 - Active
35 Parker Rd, 8 Falmouth, MA:East Falmouth
2 Beds | 1.0 Bath
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Beachfront For Under $80k! Cozy Unit On Private Beach On Serene Flax Pond Minutes From Downtown Falmouth. In-ground Pool, Game-room, Boating, Swimming, Fishing Just Steps Away. Only 15 Minutes From Ocean Beaches.

20709224_1 Schedule a ShowingSchedule a Showing
$79,900 - Active
630 Waquoit Hwy Falmouth, MA:East Falmouth
3 Beds | 2.0 Baths

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Located on almost 2.5 acres This house is a tear down and is being sold as is with all engineering and plans for a 3 bedroom home. Subject to lender approval. see attached site plan under external documents link.

21000184_1 Schedule a ShowingSchedule a Showing
$95,000 - Active
165 Pinecrest Beach Dr Falmouth, MA
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VERY nice piece of level land located 1/10 mile from Jenkins Pond Association Beach. Quiet neighborhood. Build to suit. Priced right. Perc Test and Letter of Buildability on file. (See All office Remarks)

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$96,900 - Active
183 Kompass Drive Falmouth, MA:East Falmouth
4 Beds | 1.5 Baths

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This property is being sold in AS IS condition.House is stripped. Perfect opportunity for Builder/Investor. On .47 Acres, nice level lot....plenty of room to extend existing building. Needs Title V. Close to Mashpee Commons

20901053_1 Schedule a ShowingSchedule a Showing
$99,900 - Active
35 Parker Rd, 11 Falmouth, MA:East Falmouth
2 Beds | 1.0 Bath
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Cute and affordable condominium living with desirable extras in a friendly community atmosphere. This condo has access to association pool and pond with a small private beach. Great for canoeing and kayaking, and you can fish here, too!

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$99,900 - Active
460 Waquoit Hwy Falmouth, MA:East Falmouth
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Great Foot Traffic at the Waquoit Village Shopping Center. Located Between Moonakis Cafe and H&R Block. 800 SF of Commercial Space - EXPANSION TO BUILDING IS POSSIBLE. Divided by Two Entrances Into Building (Can Be Used as One Or Two Businesses) Two Large Display Windows. Freshly Painted with Three Private Parking Lots and Plenty of Space for Customers. For Lease or For Sale. Seller will consider all reasonable offers. RENT at $900.00 a Month for BOTH Sides- Plus Utilities

20903336_1 Schedule a ShowingSchedule a Showing
$119,900 - Active
35 Parker Rd, 12 Falmouth, MA:East Falmouth
2 Beds | 1.0 Bath
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Cute and affordable Condominium living with desirable extras in a friendly community atmosphere. This Condo has access to the association pool and a pond with a beach. Great for canoing, kayaking and paddleboats. You can also fish there! Very comfortable, close to town beaches and shopping. This is the largest unit in the association with a 4 season sun room.

21007541_1 Schedule a ShowingSchedule a Showing
$120,000 - Active
0 Edgewater Dr Falmouth, MA:East Falmouth
0 Beds | 0 Baths

Deeded beach and access point to all areas as shown on Plan 78-98 Lot 50 Sec E by Fredrick Hahn May 1947

21004656_1 Schedule a ShowingSchedule a Showing
$125,000 - Active
0 Santos Way Falmouth, MA:East Falmouth
0 Beds | 0 Baths

This is a great piece of property. It has been staked, we have a plan with a proposed home that is 75' x 50'. ou need to walk this lot to appreciate the privacy of this 3 home street. Lovely neighborhood that has side walks and is a walk to Great Bay or Perch Pond. Don't wait this is a nice piece of land.

20910456_1 Schedule a ShowingSchedule a Showing
$129,000 - Active
746 Carriage Shop Rd Falmouth, MA:East Falmouth
0 Beds | 0 Baths

0.373 Acres of flat wooded land, located in East Falmouth MA. on 746 Carriage Shop Rd. Near Falmouth Country Club, Shopping and Major Highways.

21002985_1 Schedule a ShowingSchedule a Showing
$129,900 - Active
1055 East Falmouth Hwy Falmouth, MA:East Falmouth
0 Beds | 0 Baths

Nice lot at a super price on Route 28. Motivated Seller.

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