Step into this charming 4-bedroom, 1-bath home offering the perfect blend of historic character and modern updates. Built in 1910, this classic Bar Harbor residence has been thoughtfully improved since 2008 with updates including a renovated kitchen and bath, new sheetrock, insulation, and windows.
Enjoy hardwood floors and built-ins that add warmth and functionality to the living room. The kitchen is spacious with an adjacent dining room. The fenced-in backyard provides privacy and a blank canvas—ideal for gardens, a patio, or outdoor entertaining.
This property would serve well for an investor, employee housing, student housing, or a large family, offering both flexibility and convenience. Located on a dead-end road, you're just minutes from downtown Bar Harbor with it's shopping, restaurants and local services. Acadia National Park is of course the main attraction in the area with its hiking and views! Close proximity to MDI Hospital, Jackson Laboratory, College of the Atlantic and local schools makes this an exceptional location for work, education, and recreation alike.
Active
Price cut: $40K (11/30)
$549,000
2 Bowles Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
4beds
1,555sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
2,613.6 Square Feet Lot
$543,300 Zestimate®
$353/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 46 days |
- 1,269 |
- 62 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 30, 2025 at 03:37am
Listed by:
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1642047
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Mud room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Third
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,555
- Total interior livable area: 1,555 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,555
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Lot
- Size: 2,613.6 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: BARHM104L216
- Zoning: Downtown Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: New Englander
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Bar Harbor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $353/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $484,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,863
- Date on market: 11/1/2025
Estimated market value
$543,300
$516,000 - $570,000
$1,899/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2025 | Price change | $549,000-6.8%$353/sqft |
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| 11/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $589,000$379/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,863 +15.6% | $484,400 |
| 2023 | $4,205 +10.1% | $484,400 +18.2% |
| 2022 | $3,820 +5.3% | $409,900 +10% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,269/mo
Principal & interest
$2674
Property taxes
$403
Home insurance
$192
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 04609
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Conners-Emerson SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Mt Desert Island High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.4 mi
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