17 Bowles Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
$625,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
1
Baths:
1
Square Footage:
912
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
3,049
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$625,000
List Date:
3/06/2026
Last Modified:
3/07/2026
Description
Charming 1885 Home in the Heart of Bar Harbor
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 one comfortable bedroom plus a second room currently used as an office, 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.
The property also includes a second 980-square-foot building 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 workshop.
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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More Information MLS# 1653585
Property Sub-Type
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Location Information
Book: 1631, 5516
Leased Land: No
Page: 0169, 0349
Map: 104
Lot: 211
Zoning Overlay: Unknown
Association: No
Tree Growth Y/N: No
Street #: 17
Street Name: Bowles
Street Type: Avenue
County: Hancock
Town: Bar Harbor
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04609
Zip +4: 1402
Zoning: Downtown Residential
Full Tax Amount $: 4396
Tax Year: 2024
Geo Lat: 44.387274
Geo Lon: -68.212237
Property Information
Surveyed: No
Seasonal: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.07
# Rooms: 5
Total Baths: 1
Total Half Baths: 0
# Fireplaces: 0
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 912
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0
SqFt Source: Public Records
Furniture: Partially
Garage: No
# Bedrooms: 1
Total Full Baths: 1
Year Built: 1885
SqFt Finished Total: 912
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Site
Other Site: 1
Location
Intown: 1
Neighborhood: 1
Roads
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Water Info
Water Frontage: No
Water View: No
Recreational Water
Nearby: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Basement
Crawl Space: 1
Foundation Materials
Block: 1
Pillar/Post/Pier: 1
Exterior
Vinyl Siding: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Heat System
Baseboard: 1
Hot Water: 1
Heat Fuel
Oil: 1
Cooling
None: 1
Floors
Carpet: 1
Laminate: 1
Parking
1 - 4 Spaces: 1
Style
New Englander: 1
Electric
Circuit Breakers: 1
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1: 1
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Gas
Bottled: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Driveway
Paved: 1
Basement Entry
Bulkhead: 1
Water Heater
Off Heating System: 1
Vehicle Storage
No Vehicle Storage: 1
Dining Room
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: First
Office
Office: 1
Office Level: Second
Contract Information
Status: Active
Original List Price: 625000
List Price: $625,000
Current Price: $625,000
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
Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Office
Level: Second
Kitchen
Level: First
Dining Room
Level: First
Living Room
Level: First
Documents
Listing Office:
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
IDX
Last Updated: March - 07 - 2026
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