Envision a classic example of an in-town Bar Harbor home and 12 Bowles Avenue comes to mind. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath property sits on a peaceful, dead-end street that is just a few blocks away from the heart of downtown Bar Harbor, made up of unique restaurants, shops, and entertainment. The location is a short distance to Conners Emerson Elementary School, College of the Atlantic and Mount Desert Island Hospital, too. It also allows for a quick connection to Acadia National Park, Jackson Laboratory and the seasonal Island Explorer bus. The interior of the home needs a fresh start but the spacious lot opens up expansion possibilities for its next owner. With up to 75 percent lot coverage based on downtown residential code, that includes the potential for an accessory dwelling unit or even a duplex. Bring your vision to 12 Bowles Avenue and all it can offer.
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$350,000
12 Bowles Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
3beds
1,206sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$351,800 Zestimate®
$290/sqft
$1,853 Estimated rent
Home value
$351,800
Estimated sales range
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Spacious lotDead-end street
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Listed by:
ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
Bought with:
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1638958
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiator
Cooling
- None
Features
- Bathtub, Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,206
- Total interior livable area: 1,206 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,206
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Screened
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Features: City Lot, Near Golf Course, Neighborhood, Level, Open Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: BARHM104L214
- Zoning: F-Downtown Res.
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: New Englander
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Granite
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Fuses
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Bar Harbor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $290/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $497,600
- Annual tax amount: $5,492
- Date on market: 9/26/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Sold | $350,000-6.7%$290/sqft |
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| 3/3/2026 | Pending sale | $375,000$311/sqft |
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| 2/13/2026 | Price change | $375,000-6%$311/sqft |
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| 1/29/2026 | Price change | $399,000-20%$331/sqft |
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| 9/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,000$414/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,996 +15.7% | $497,600 |
| 2023 | $4,319 +10.1% | $497,600 +18.2% |
| 2022 | $3,924 +5.3% | $421,000 +10% |
| 2021 | $3,727 | $382,700 |
| 2020 | $3,727 +52.8% | $382,700 +86% |
| 2019 | $2,439 +2.5% | $205,800 |
| 2018 | $2,379 +5.5% | $205,800 |
| 2017 | $2,256 +2.2% | $205,800 |
| 2016 | $2,208 +1.3% | $205,800 |
| 2015 | $2,179 +7.6% | $205,800 |
| 2012 | $2,025 +2.5% | $205,800 |
| 2011 | $1,976 +8.1% | $205,800 |
| 2009 | $1,828 | $205,800 |
| 2008 | $1,828 | $205,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $205,800 |
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Neighborhood: 04609
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Conners-Emerson SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Mt Desert Island High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.5 mi
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