Located where the Kennebec River opens into Merrymeeting Bay's rare and storied waters, 47 Island View Lane in Bowdoinham offers more than a view. Nestled at the end of a quiet private lane in one of Maine's most beloved small towns, it offers a connection to the land, the rhythm of the river, and echoes of a deep ancestral past. With over 900 feet of deep-water frontage and 5.7 acres overlooking the southern tip of Swan Island, this rare property sits on land long revered for its beauty, abundance, and spirit. For thousands of years, Wabanaki people gathered here to hunt waterfowl, fish, and hold seasonal ceremonies along the freshwater tides of Merrymeeting Bay - A confluence of six rivers and one of the world's only freshwater tidal ecosystems. Their footsteps and stories remain woven into the fabric of this land, a living testament to centuries of care and connection. In 1958, local outdoorsman Spear Sedgley built a Sportel here - a long ranch-style lodge with four motel-style guest rooms, a clubhouse, and a skeet and trap shooting range on the north end of the property. The site became a seasonal hub for anglers and duck hunters alike. Located along the Atlantic Flyway, the Kennebec and Merrymeeting Bay remain vital stopovers for migrating birds - part of a rich living corridor where creatures great and small have thrived for generations. On the market for the first time in 33 years, the land includes a flexible one-level main house, the former clubhouse converted into a well-loved cottage with a strong vacation rental history, and an additional outbuilding currently used as a workshop.
The river offers true deep-water access, with potential for a floating dock - an ideal launching point for boating adventures and exploring all the wonders of the Kennebec and Merrymeeting Bay. The land now stands ready to welcome its next steward to this sacred place where rivers meet, tides turn, and the rising sun brings light across the Kennebec River.
Active under contract
$1,275,000
47 Island View Lane, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
3beds
3,107sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
5.77 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$410/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 25 days
- on Zillow |
- 1,374 |
- 95 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 28, 2025 at 11:32am
Listed by:
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1629855

Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Features: Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Skylight
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry
- Level: First
Laundry
- Features: Built-in Features, Utility Sink
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Other
- Features: Rec Room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Zoned, Wood Stove, Hot Water, Heat Pump, Direct Vent Heater, Baseboard
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Built-Ins, Sink, Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Features
- In-Law Apartment, Walk-In Closet(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Other, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile, Carpet
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Bulkhead,Full,Partial,Sump Pump,Exterior Only,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,107
- Total interior livable area: 3,107 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,107
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Detached, Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Fields, Scenic, Trees/Woods
- Body of water: Kennebec River & Merrymeeting Bay
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 900,Waterfrontage Owned: 900
Lot
- Size: 5.77 Acres
- Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Open Lot, Level, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: BOWNMR11L009
- Zoning: Agri & Shoreland
- Other equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Vertical Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
- Water: Well, Private
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Dehumidifier
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse
- Subdivision: Kennebec, Swan Island & Merrymeeting Bay
Location
- Region: Bowdoinham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $410/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $629,300
- Annual tax amount: $13,215
- Date on market: 7/18/2025
- Road surface type: Gravel, Dirt
- Loading