MLS# 1653585 - 17 Bowles Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group 207-667-7423
Status:
Active
Property Type:
Single Family Residence
Year Built:
1885
Days On Website:
59
Property Details for 17 Bowles Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Description
Tucked away on a quiet dead-end road in downtown Bar Harbor, this cozy 1885 home offers character, convenience, and exciting potential. The 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.
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Features
Property Access
- Road Surface Type: "Paved"
Basement
- Basement: "Crawl Space", "Bulkhead"
Bathrooms
- 1 full bathroom
- 1 total bathroom
Bedrooms
- 2 total bedrooms
Building
- Architectural Style: "New Englander"
- Building Area Source: Measured
- Building Area Total: 1,100
- Construction Materials: "Vinyl Siding", "Wood Frame"
- Year Built: 1885
Cooling
- Cooling: "None"
Floors
- Flooring: "Laminate", "Carpet"
Foundation
- Foundation Details: "Block", "Pillar/Post/Pier"
Heating
- Heating: "Hot Water", "Baseboard"
- Heating Included
Listing
- Contract Status Change Date: 2026-03-06
- Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing Contract Date: 2026-03-06
- Listing Id: 1653585
- Mls Status: Active
- Modification Timestamp: 2026-05-01 21:08:27
- On Market Date: 2026-03-06
- Original Entry Timestamp: 2026-03-06 23:56:57
- Original List Price: $625,000
- Previous List Price: 625000
- Price Change Timestamp: 2026-05-01 21:07:59
- Standard Status: Active
- Status Change Timestamp: 2026-03-06 23:56:57
- 59 days on market
Location
- City: Bar Harbor
- State Or Province: ME
- County Or Parish: Hancock
- Postal Code: 04609
Lot
- Features: "Intown", "Neighborhood"
- 0.07 acres
- Area: 0.07
- 3,049 square feet
Parking
- Features: "1 - 4 Spaces", "Paved"
Property
- Parcel Number: BARH-000104-000000-000211
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Zoning: Downtown Residential
Roof
- Roof: "Metal"
Additional Rooms
- Rooms Total: 5
Sewer
- Sewer: "Public Sewer"
Taxes
- Annual Amount: $4,396
- Tax Lot: 211
Utilities
- Electric: "Circuit Breakers"
- Water Source: "Public"
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$610,000 - 17 Bowles Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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17 Bowles Avenue
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
City: Bar Harbor