17 Bowles Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
$610,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
2
Baths:
1
Square Footage:
1,100
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
3,049
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$610,000
List Date:
3/06/2026
Last Modified:
5/01/2026
Overview
Description
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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.
Listing Details MLS# 1653585
Property Sub-Type
- Property Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
Location Information
- Street #
- 17
- Street Name
- Bowles
- Street Type
- Avenue
- County
- Hancock
- Town
- Bar Harbor
- State/Province
- ME
- Zip Code
- 04609
- Zip +4
- 1402
- Leased Land
- No
- Book
- 1631, 5516
- Page
- 0169, 0349
- Map
- 104
- Lot
- 211
- Zoning
- Downtown Residential
- Zoning Overlay
- Unknown
- Association
- No
- Full Tax Amount $
- 4396
- Tax Year
- 2024
- Tree Growth Y/N
- No
Contract Information
- Original List Price
- 625000
Property Information
- Surveyed
- No
- Seasonal
- No
- # Rooms
- 5
- # Bedrooms
- 2
- Total Full Baths
- Yes
- Total Baths
- Yes
- Furniture
- Partially
- Year Built
- 1885
- SqFt Finished Above Grade
- 1100
- SqFt Finished Total
- 1100
- SqFt Source
- Measured
- Garage
- No
- Lot Size Acres +/-
- 0.07
- Source of Acreage
- Public Records
- Total Half Baths
- 0
- # Fireplaces
- 0
- SqFt Finished Below Grade
- 0
Water Info
- Water Frontage
- No
- Water View
- No
Site
- Other Site
- Yes
More Information
Location
- Intown
- Yes
- Neighborhood
- Yes
Roads
- Paved
- Yes
- Public
- Yes
Recreational Water
- Nearby
- Yes
Construction
- Wood Frame
- Yes
Basement
- Crawl Space
- Yes
Foundation Materials
- Block
- Yes
- Pillar/Post/Pier
- Yes
Exterior
- Vinyl Siding
- Yes
Roof
- Metal
- Yes
Heat System
- Baseboard
- Yes
- Hot Water
- Yes
Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Yes
Cooling
- None
- Yes
Floors
- Carpet
- Yes
- Laminate
- Yes
Parking
- 1 - 4 Spaces
- Yes
Style
- New Englander
- Yes
Electric
- Circuit Breakers
- Yes
Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 1
- Yes
- Bedroom 1 Level
- Second
Gas
- Bottled
- Yes
Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Yes
Water
- Public
- Yes
Driveway
- Paved
- Yes
Basement Entry
- Bulkhead
- Yes
Water Heater
- Off Heating System
- Yes
Vehicle Storage
- No Vehicle Storage
- Yes
Dining Room
- Dining Room
- Yes
- Dining Room Level
- First
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Yes
- Kitchen Level
- First
Living Room
- Living Room
- Yes
- Living Room Level
- First
Office
- Office
- Yes
- Office Level
- Second
Property Features
Site:
Other Site
Location:
Intown; Neighborhood
Roads:
Paved; Public
Recreational Water:
Nearby
Style:
New Englander
Construction:
Wood Frame
Basement:
Crawl Space
Basement Entry:
Bulkhead
Foundation Materials:
Block; Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof:
Metal
Exterior:
Vinyl Siding
Heat System:
Baseboard; Hot Water
Heat Fuel:
Oil
Water Heater:
Off Heating System
Cooling:
None
Floors:
Carpet; Laminate
Driveway:
Paved
Parking:
1 - 4 Spaces
Vehicle Storage:
No Vehicle Storage
Electric:
Circuit Breakers
Gas:
Bottled
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Water:
Public
Room Information
| Room Name | Level |
|---|---|
| Bedroom 1 | Second |
| Office | Second |
| Kitchen | First |
| Dining Room | First |
| Living Room | First |
Documents
IDX
Listing Office:
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Last Updated: May - 01 - 2026
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