47 Island View Lane, Bowdoinham, ME 04008

$1,300,000

Land of the Dawn - 47 Island View Lane in Bowdoinham

Virtual Tour

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Kennebec River with the most Beautiful views of Swan Island

Welcome to 47 Island View Lane - Once a Sportel built in 1958

Swan Island facing the Northern end of Merrymeeting Bay

Here's the Cottage at 47 Island View Lane in Bowdoinham

Cottage - Full Basement with views of the Kennebec River

Old Garage - Which is now a beloved workspace for all projects and the land

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,107 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 251,341 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,300,000 List Date: 7/18/2025 Last Modified: 9/15/2025

Overview

Description

Located where the Kennebec River opens into Merrymeeting Bay's rare and storied waters, 47 Island View Lane in Bowdoinham offers more than a view. Nestled at the end of a quiet private lane in one of Maine's most beloved small towns, it offers a connection to the land, the rhythm of the river, and echoes of a deep ancestral past. With over 900 feet of deep-water frontage and 5.7 acres overlooking the southern tip of Swan Island, this rare property sits on land long revered for its beauty, abundance, and spirit. For thousands of years, Wabanaki people gathered here to hunt waterfowl, fish, and hold seasonal ceremonies along the freshwater tides of Merrymeeting Bay - A confluence of six rivers and one of the world's only freshwater tidal ecosystems. Their footsteps and stories remain woven into the fabric of this land, a living testament to centuries of care and connection. In 1958, local outdoorsman Spear Sedgley built a Sportel here - a long ranch-style lodge with four motel-style gues ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1629855

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 47
Street Name: Island View
Street Type: Lane
County: Sagadahoc
Town: Bowdoinham
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04008
Zip +4: 5627
Leased Land: No
Book: 1495
Page: 216
Map: R11
Lot: 009
Zoning: Agri & Shoreland
Zoning Overlay: Yes
Neighborhood Association: Kennebec, Swan Island & Merrymeeting Bay
Association: No
School District: RSU 75/MSAD 75
Full Tax Amount $: 13215
Tax Year: 2024
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 1275000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
Deed: All
# Rooms: 11
# Bedrooms: 3
# Fireplaces: Yes
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 4
Color: Sand w/Dark trim
Year Built: 1958
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3107
SqFt Finished Total: 3107
SqFt Source: Other
Other Source of Square Footage: Lidar Scan
Garage: Yes
Lot Size Acres +/-: 5.77
Source of Acreage: Survey
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0
Garage Spaces: 0

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2025-07-23
Closed Date: 2025-09-15
Closed Price: 1300000

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 900
Water Frontage Owned: 900
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Kennebec River & Merrymeeting Bay
Water Frontage Shared: 0

More Information

Site

Level: Yes
Open: Yes
Rolling/Sloping: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Location

Abuts Conservation: Yes
Rural: Yes

Roads

Dirt: Yes
Gravel: Yes
Private Road: Yes
Right of Way: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Survey: Yes

Water Body Type

Bay: Yes
River: Yes

Recreational Water

Deeded: Yes
River/Brook/Stream: Yes
Waterfront Deep: Yes
Waterfront Tidal: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding: Yes
Shed(s): Yes

Basement

Bulkhead: Yes
Full: Yes
Partial: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes
Unfinished: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

View

Fields: Yes
Scenic: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Foundation Materials

Block: Yes
Poured Concrete: Yes

Exterior

Clapboard: Yes
Vertical Siding: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Baseboard: Yes
Direct Vent Heater: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Wood Stove: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Energy Efficiency

Ceiling Fans: Yes
Dehumidifier: Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric: Yes
Gas Bottled: Yes
Oil: Yes
Propane: Yes
Wood: Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes
Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Formica: Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: Yes
Off Street: Yes

Style

Cottage: Yes
Ranch: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes
Generator Hookup: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: First

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Suite: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes
Septic Design Available: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: First

Water

Private: Yes
Well: Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Suite: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: First

Bedroom Amenities 3

Closet: Yes

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Restrictions

No Restrictions: Yes

Basement Entry

Bulkhead: Yes
Exterior Only: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes
Off Heating System: Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom: Yes
1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Bathtub: Yes
Clubhouse: Yes
In-Law Apartment: Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
One-Floor Living: Yes
Other Amenities: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Pool-Above Ground: Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Shower: Yes
Storage: Yes
Walk-in Closets: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes

Equipment

Cable: Yes
Internet Access Available: Yes

Vehicle Storage

Detached: Yes
No Vehicle Storage: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities

Pantry: Yes
Skylight: Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry: Yes
Laundry Room Level: First

Laundry Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Utility Sink: Yes

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Other Room 1

Other Room 1: Yes
Other Room 1 Level: Basement

Other Room Amenities 1

Rec Room: Yes

Room Features

Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Rec Room: Yes
Skylight: Yes
Suite: Yes
Utility Sink: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped; Wooded Location: Abuts Conservation; Rural Roads: Dirt; Gravel; Private Road; Right of Way Source of Water Frontage: Survey Water Body Type: Bay; River Recreational Water: Deeded; River/Brook/Stream; Waterfront Deep; Waterfront Tidal View: Fields; Scenic; Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Cottage; Ranch Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Bulkhead; Full; Partial; Sump Pump; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Bulkhead; Exterior Only Foundation Materials: Block; Poured Concrete Roof: Shingle Exterior: Clapboard; Vertical Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Direct Vent Heater; Heat Pump; Hot Water; Wood Stove; Zoned Heat Fuel: Gas Bottled; Oil; Propane; Wood Water Heater: Electric; Off Heating System Cooling: Heat Pump Floors: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile; Vinyl; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Bathtub; Clubhouse; In-Law Apartment; Laundry - 1st Floor; One-Floor Living; Other Amenities; Pantry; Pool-Above Ground; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Shower; Storage; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch Equipment: Cable; Internet Access Available Energy Efficiency: Ceiling Fans; Dehumidifier Driveway: Gravel Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; Off Street Vehicle Storage: Detached; No Vehicle Storage Other Structures: Outbuilding; Shed(s) Restrictions: No Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers; Generator Hookup Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Kitchen	First
Dining Room	First
Living Room	First
Laundry	First
Bedroom 1	First
Bedroom 2	First
Kitchen	First
Dining Room	First
Living Room	First
Bedroom 3	First
Other Room	Basement

Documents

47 Island View - Disclosure - House ›

47 Island View - Disclosure - Cottage ›

47 Island - Lead Addendum ›

47 Island View - Deed ›

47 Island View - Tax Map R11-9 ›

47 Island View-Latest Survey. (7.22.25) ›

47 Island View -Old Survey (+1.9ac) ›

47 Island View - Arsenic W/W ›

Listing Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

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Last Updated: September - 15 - 2025

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