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

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 t ...

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
IDX
Listing Office: Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Last Updated: May - 01 - 2026
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