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  • $1,275,000

    47 Island View Lane, Bowdoinham, ME 04008

    3beds
    3,107sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1958
    5.77 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $410/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    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.
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    Listing updated: July 28, 2025 at 11:32am

    Listed by:

    Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

    Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1629855MLS Logo
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    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
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    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
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