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Listing broker remarks

Lovingly cared for by the same owner for over 30 years, this inviting Gambrel-style post-and-beam home blends timeless character with a coveted West Falmouth Village setting. Offering three bedrooms and 2.5 baths, the home features a welcoming living room, dining area, and a bright kitchen with granite countertops and generous cabinet storage. A screened porch creates the perfect place to unwind on warm summer evenings. Two bedrooms on the second level share a full bath, while the primary suite includes a walk-in closet and additional storage and full bathroom. The second floor also offers a separate office and sitting room--ideal for remote work, reading, or a quiet retreat. An attached two-car garage with 11 ft ceilings, outdoor shower, and storage shed add convenience for year-round or seasonal living. Perfectly situated just 0.2 miles from the Shining Sea Bike Path and less than 0.5 miles to Chapoquoit Beach.— Sotheby's International Realty

Key details

  • 2,177 sq ft
  • 1.22 acres
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1981 built
  • $548 / sq ft
  • $5,571 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠8⁠7⁠0⁠4⁠6⁠
Last updated
Address
537 W Falmouth Hwy
Town
Falmouth, MA
ZIP
02540
Deed (Bk/Pg)
32330 / 171

Historic designations

National Register
West Falmouth Village Historic District
MACRIS Inventory
West Falmouth Highway Area

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Neighborhood: Falmouth

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.