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17 Bowles Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Hancock County

Key Facts

2Beds
1Baths
1,100Sq Ft
1885Year Built
0.07Lot (acres)

Description

Motivated seller! Tucked away on a quiet dead-end road in downtown Bar Harbor, this cozy 1885 home offers character, convenience, and exciting potential. The main home features two comfortable bedrooms, making it ideal for a small residence, vacation getaway, or work-from-home retreat. Inside, you'll find warm pine tongue-and-groove throughout much of the home, creating a classic Maine cottage feel. Laminate and carpeted floors add comfort, while the overall space maintains a relaxed charm. Metal roof. The property also includes a second 480-square-foot house that was once occupied. While it now requires a full renovation, it retains beautiful hardwood floors and original trim that could be restored or repurposed, offering excellent potential for a guest space, studio, or rental income. Two houses for the price of one! Located just steps from Bar Harbor's vibrant downtown, you'll enjoy easy access to local shops, restaurants, and waterfront attractions. Plus, Acadia National Park is right nearby, making this a perfect base for exploring one of Maine's most beloved destinations. A unique opportunity to own a piece of Bar Harbor history with room to create something special.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

New Englander

Year Built

1885

Living Area

1,100 sq ft

Lot Size

0.07 acres

Zoning

Downtown Residential

Days on Market

34

MLS® Listing#

1653585

Property Features

Cooling

None

Heating

OilBaseboardHot Water

Flooring

CarpetLaminate

Basement

Crawl Space

Parking

Paved

Lot Features

Other

Construction

Vinyl SidingFrame

Foundation

BlockPillar/Post/Pier

Roof

Metal

Utilities

Propane

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Rooms

  • Bedroom 1Second
  • Dining RoomFirst
  • KitchenFirst
  • Living RoomFirst
  • OfficeSecond

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual Taxes

$4,396

Tax year 2024

Parcel Number

BARH-000104-000000-000211

Directions

Off ME-3E turn left onto Bowles Ave. Property is the last one on the right. Deadend Road.

Affordability Calculator

$121,600

Estimated monthly payment

$3,236/mo

Principal $486,400 · Est. interest $678,571 over 30 yrs

Location

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Nearby Schools

  • Conners-Emerson School

    Elementary · 0.2 mi away

  • Mount Desert Island Regional High School

    Secondary · 0.2 mi away

  • Mount Desert Island High School

    Secondary · 4.5 mi away

  • The Community School

    School · 5.8 mi away

  • Acadia Institute of Oceanography

    School · 5.9 mi away

  • Mount Desert Elementary School

    Elementary · 7.6 mi away

  • Sumner Memorial High School

    Secondary · 8.9 mi away

  • Lamoine Consolidated School

    Elementary · 8.9 mi away

  • Trenton Elementary School

    Elementary · 9.0 mi away

  • Peninsula School

    Elementary · 9.0 mi away

  • Regional School Unit No. 24

    School · 9.2 mi away

  • Pemetic Elementary School

    Elementary · 9.2 mi away

  • Great Cranberry School

    Elementary · 9.9 mi away

  • Hancock Grammar School

    Elementary · 10.1 mi away

  • Tremont Consolidated School

    Elementary · 11.5 mi away

  • Mountain View School

    Elementary · 11.6 mi away

  • Ella Lewis School

    Elementary · 15.1 mi away

  • Ellsworth Elementary Middle School

    Elementary · 15.6 mi away

  • Ellsworth High School

    Secondary · 15.8 mi away

  • Surry Elementary School

    Elementary · 16.3 mi away

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