Two houses. Motivated seller! Tucked away on a quiet dead-end road in downtown Bar Harbor, this cozy 1885 home offers character, convenience, and exciting potential. The main home features two comfortable bedrooms, making it ideal for a small residence, vacation getaway, or work-from-home retreat.
Inside, you'll find warm pine tongue-and-groove throughout much of the home, creating a classic Maine cottage feel. Laminate and carpeted floors add comfort, while the overall space maintains a relaxed charm. Metal roof.
The property also includes a second 480-square-foot house that was once occupied. While it now requires a full renovation, it retains beautiful hardwood floors and original trim that could be restored or repurposed, offering excellent potential for a guest space, studio, or rental income. Two houses for the price of one!
Located just steps from Bar Harbor's vibrant downtown, you'll enjoy easy access to local shops, restaurants, and waterfront attractions. Plus, Acadia National Park is right nearby, making this a perfect base for exploring one of Maine's most beloved destinations.
A unique opportunity to own a piece of Bar Harbor history with room to create something special.
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Price cut: $9K (7/29)
$599,000
17 Bowles Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
2beds
1,100sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1885
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$584,100 Zestimate®
$545/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful hardwood floorsLaminate and carpeted floorsMetal roofClassic maine cottage feelOriginal trim
- 175 days
- 1,964
- 53
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Listed by:
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1653585
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Second
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Bulkhead,Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,100
- Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,100
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Features: City Lot, Neighborhood, Other
Details
- Parcel number: BARHM104L211
- Zoning: Downtown Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: New Englander
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Bar Harbor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $545/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $419,900
- Annual tax amount: $4,396
- Date on market: 3/6/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$584,100
$555,000 - $613,000
$1,658/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2026 | Price change | $599,000-1.5%$545/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Price change | $608,000-0.3%$553/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $610,000-2.4%$555/sqft |
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| 3/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $625,000$568/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,216 +15.7% | $419,900 |
| 2023 | $3,645 +10.1% | $419,900 +18.2% |
| 2022 | $3,311 +5.2% | $355,300 +10% |
| 2021 | $3,146 | $323,000 |
| 2020 | $3,146 +68% | $323,000 +104.3% |
| 2019 | $1,873 +2.5% | $158,100 |
| 2018 | $1,828 +36.2% | $158,100 |
| 2017 | $1,342 -20.9% | $158,100 |
| 2016 | $1,696 +1.3% | $158,100 |
| 2015 | $1,674 +7.6% | $158,100 |
| 2012 | $1,556 | $158,100 |
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