5 Bowles Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

$599,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 540 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 871 Status: Active
Current Price: $599,000 List Date: 3/27/2025 Last Modified: 9/05/2025

Description

This charming Bungalow Cottage is a delightful gem nestled in the heart of Downtown Bar Harbor, making it an ideal retreat for those wanting to experience the beauty of Acadia National Park just minutes away. With its prime location, you'll have easy access to shopping, dining, parks, and all the exciting activities in Bar Harbor. Step inside to discover the spacious feel created by the tall ceilings, enhancing the cozy atmosphere of this adorable home. The small fenced-in patio provides a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the fresh air, whether you're sipping your morning coffee or enjoying a glass of wine in the evening. This cottage is not just a perfect summer getaway; it's also a wonderful option for year-round living - the best of both worlds in a picturesque setting. Escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy all the charm and convenience this sweet little package has to offer. Don't miss out on the chance to call this darling bungalow your own!

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More Information MLS# 1617232

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Book: 3985 Leased Land: No Page: 134 Map: 104 Lot: 206 Zoning Overlay: Unknown Association: No School District: Bar Harbor Public Schools Tree Growth Y/N: No Street #: 5 Street Name: Bowles Street Type: Avenue County: Hancock Town: Bar Harbor State/Province: ME Zip Code: 04609 Zip +4: 1402 Zoning: Neighborhood Full Tax Amount $: 3262 Tax Year: 2024 Geo Lat: 44.387155 Geo Lon: -68.213064

Property Information

Surveyed: Unknown Seasonal: No Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.02 # Rooms: 4 Total Baths: 1 Total Half Baths: 0 Color: Natural Cedar # Fireplaces: 0 SqFt Finished Above Grade: 540 SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0 SqFt Source: Public Records Garage: No Garage Spaces: 0 # Bedrooms: 1 Total Full Baths: 1 Year Built: 1920 SqFt Finished Total: 540 Source of Acreage: Public Records

Site

Level: 1 Open: 1

Location

Intown: 1 Near Golf Course: 1 Near Public Beach: 1 Near Shopping: 1 Neighborhood: 1

Roads

Dead End: 1 Paved: 1 Public: 1

Transportation

Major Road Access: 1 Near Airport: 1

Water Info

Water Frontage: No Water View: No

Recreational Water

Nearby: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Basement

Crawl Space: 1

View

Scenic: 1

Foundation Materials

Pillar/Post/Pier: 1

Exterior

Shingle Siding: 1 Wood Siding: 1

Roof

Fiberglass: 1 Shingle: 1

Heat System

Direct Vent Furnace: 1 Space Heater: 1

Appliances Included

Dryer: 1 Gas Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Heat Fuel

Gas Bottled: 1 Propane: 1

Cooling

None: 1

Floors

Wood: 1

Kitchen Countertop

Formica: 1

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: 1 On Street: 1

Style

Bungalow: 1 Cottage: 1

Electric

Unknown: 1

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: 1 Bedroom 1 Level: First

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Vaulted Ceiling: 1

Gas

Bottled: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Water

Public: 1

Driveway

No Driveway: 1 Other: 1

Basement Entry

Interior: 1

Water Heater

Electric: 1

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom: 1 Bathtub: 1 Laundry - 1st Floor: 1 One-Floor Living: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: 1

Equipment

Internet Access Available: 1

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage: 1

Kitchen

Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: First

Living Room

Living Room: 1 Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities

Vaulted Ceiling: 1

Other Room 1

Other Room 1: 1 Other Room 1 Level: First

Room Features

Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1

Contract Information

Status: Active Original List Price: 599000 List Price: $599,000 Current Price: $599,000

Property Features

Site: Level; Open Location: Intown; Near Golf Course; Near Public Beach; Near Shopping; Neighborhood Roads: Dead End; Paved; Public Transportation: Major Road Access; Near Airport Recreational Water: Nearby View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Bungalow; Cottage Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Crawl Space Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier Roof: Fiberglass; Shingle Exterior: Shingle Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Direct Vent Furnace; Space Heater Heat Fuel: Gas Bottled; Propane Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Bathtub; Laundry - 1st Floor; One-Floor Living Patio and Porch Features: Patio Equipment: Internet Access Available Driveway: No Driveway; Other Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; On Street Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Electric: Unknown Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Living Room Level: First Kitchen Level: First Other Room Level: First Bedroom 1 Level: First
Listing Office: Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
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Last Updated: September - 05 - 2025
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