About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 17 Bowles Avenue in Bar Harbor, ME is listed for $589,000 ($535 per sqft). Built in 1885, the home offers 1,100 sqft of living space on a N/A lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1885

Property Details

1 full
1885
Listing Description

Two houses. Motivated seller! Tucked away on a quiet dead-end road in downtown Bar Harbor, this cozy 1885 home offers character, convenience, and exciting potential. The main 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 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.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$3,150/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$426
Interest$2,552
Insurance$172

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

17 Bowles Avenue

Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 17 Bowles Avenue is listed at $589,000 ($535/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $3,150 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1885.

This property is listed by Katie Blackwell Miles.

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Katie Blackwell Miles

Agent at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group

Listed by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group · Broker phone: (800) 741-1540 · Broker website

MLS# 1653585· Source: Better Homes and Gardens-The Masiello Group· 49 days on PropertySimple

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17 Bowles Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

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