17 Bowles Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Hancock County
Key Facts
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
Heating
Flooring
Basement
Parking
Lot Features
Construction
Foundation
Roof
Utilities
Sewer
Water Source
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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