Tucked along Bay Road just 0.7 miles from the Topsham line, this thoughtfully developed Bowdoinham homestead blends country living, sustainability, and community connection. Set on approximately 3+/- acres to be split at closing, the property has been cultivated over decades with extensive perennial plantings, productive garden beds, greenhouse space, chicken coops, and room to truly live from the land.
The 1984 Cape offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and approximately 1,570 square feet with cork and hickory floors, custom farmhouse kitchen cabinetry, a sun-filled country kitchen, and passive solar features throughout. Designed as an envelope house, the home benefits from passive heat gain during shoulder seasons, complemented by heat pumps, wood stove heat, HRV air exchange system, and generator hookup. No fossil fuels currently in use.
Outside, seven established 4' x 30' annual beds have produced vegetables, flowers, melons, squash, beans, garlic, greens, and extensive tomato harvests. Mature perennial plantings include blueberries, raspberries, black raspberries, grapes, peach, Asian pear, hazelnut, chestnut, rhubarb, sage, thyme, mint, strawberries, chives, and green onions.
Located minutes from public waterfront access for kayaking, boating, and fishing on the Cathance River and Merrymeeting Bay, and close to Bowdoinham's farmers market, creative arts community, and local food culture, this is a rare opportunity for buyers seeking a slower, more intentional Maine lifestyle.
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$517,500
426 Bay Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
3beds
1,570sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
3 Acres Lot
$519,300 Zestimate®
$330/sqft
$2,498 Estimated rent
Home value
$519,300
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Listed by:
RE/MAX Shoreline 2074498685
Bought with:
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1664068
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Sunroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Attic, Bathtub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Combination, Hardwood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,570
- Total interior livable area: 1,570 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,570
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, 5 - 10 Spaces, Garage Door Opener, Storage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Fields, Scenic, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 3 Acres
- Features: Near Town, Rural, Agricultural, Harvestable Crops, Level, Open Lot, Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: BOWNMR09L010A
- Zoning: Res/Agricultural
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Clapboard, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator Hookup
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
- Water: Private, Well
Green energy
- Water conservation: Air Exchanger
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Bowdoinham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $330/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $285,700
- Annual tax amount: $6,317
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2026 | Sold | $517,500+3.5%$330/sqft |
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| 6/17/2026 | Pending sale | $499,999$318/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Contingent | $499,999$318/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,999$318/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,000 +7.7% | $285,700 |
| 2023 | $5,571 +32.6% | $285,700 +23% |
| 2022 | $4,202 +6.6% | $232,300 |
| 2021 | $3,942 +0.6% | $232,300 |
| 2020 | $3,919 +2.4% | $232,300 |
| 2019 | $3,826 +9% | $232,300 +13.5% |
| 2018 | $3,509 +1.8% | $204,600 |
| 2017 | $3,448 +1.8% | $204,600 |
| 2016 | $3,386 +0.6% | $204,600 |
| 2015 | $3,366 +1.2% | $204,600 |
| 2014 | $3,325 +5.5% | $204,600 |
| 2013 | $3,151 +2% | $204,600 0% |
| 2012 | $3,090 +1.1% | $204,609 -0.9% |
| 2011 | $3,055 | $206,400 |
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Neighborhood: 04008
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