About This Home

This 6-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 1085 Main Street in Bowdoin, ME is listed for $499,900 ($152 per sqft). Built in 1860, the home offers 3,294 sqft of living space on a 1.50 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1860
  • 1.50 acre lot
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 full, 1 half
1860

Amenities

Fireplace
Listing Description

NEW PRICE - exceptional space, history and opportunity in Bowdoin Center. Set on 2 open acres along a scenic stretch of Bowdoin's countryside, this antique Greek Revival farmhouse offers nearly 3,300 finished square feet, an oversized detached garage and a flexible 11-room layout with 6± bedrooms (6 BR) and 2.5 baths (2.5 BA).

The home blends period character with meaningful updates, including wood floors, crown molding, medallions, built-ins, wood-burning fireplaces and generous gathering spaces. A refreshed kitchen features granite and soapstone counters, a bakery station, Candlelight cabinetry, high-capacity exhaust and a new 36-inch Forno propane range.

The unfinished third-floor attic, measuring approximately 30' x 36', adds excellent potential for future finished space, studio, hobby area or storage. Seller-reported improvements include a 2018 Navien propane heating system with on-demand hot water, extensive wall insulation completed in 2019, Silver Line replacement windows, wiring upgraded prio

r to 2000, predominantly copper plumbing with some PEX, updated 2023 septic system, and new well jet pump and pressure tank in 2025/2026. Outside, enjoy open lawn, garden space and a striking 28-foot-wide detached 2-car garage with storage above. Convenient to Route 125, I-295 and Brunswick-area amenities, this distinctive Bowdoin property offers rare size, character, updates and value in one of the area's most recognizable village settings.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,674/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$362
Interest$2,166
Insurance$146

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1085 Main Street

Bowdoin, ME 04287

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

1st Floor BedroomAtticBathtubPantryShowerStorage

Property Details

Flooring

WoodTileVinyl

Construction

Wood Frame Clapboard Wood Siding

Outdoor Features

Deck

Heating

Propane (Heating)Hot Water(Heating)Natural GasOther (Heating)

Questions & Answers

This 6-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 1085 Main Street is listed at $499,900 ($152/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,674 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1860, 1.50 acre lot, Fireplace. Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub.

This property is listed by Timothy Dunham and can be reached at 2074079707.

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Timothy Dunham

Agent at Tim Dunham Realty

(207) 407-9707
Agent website

Listed by Tim Dunham Realty · Broker phone: (207) 729-7297 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 1667833· Source: Maine Listings· 83 days on PropertySimple

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1085 Main Street, Bowdoin, ME 04287

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