Rare historic jewel proudly perched on a sun drenched in town lot. Recognized as being one of the oldest homes in the village, this lovely home boasts of original architectural details and the benefit of having been completely updated in 2001. Open kitchen features tile flooring & hand rubbed custom cherry cabinets. Adjacent dining area with pine flooring. Full bath with pedestal sink. Spacious living room with wide pine flooring, exposed beams and lots of natural sunlight. Original interior staircase leads up to two comfortable bedrooms with beautiful wood flooring and another full bath. Interior access to a full usable basement for workshop, storage or possible expansion. You'll love the large sun deck and the mature landscaping. Plumbing, electrical, foundation, waste disposal systems - all updated in 2001. Easy stroll to the waterfront park and all that the village offers.
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$395,000
4 Back Hill Street, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
2beds
1,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1790
0.25 Acres Lot
$386,700 Zestimate®
$329/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Lots of natural sunlightOriginal interior staircaseMature landscapingTwo comfortable bedroomsLarge sun deckTile flooringWide pine flooring
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RE/MAX Shoreline
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1669718
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 8
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Living room
- Features: Heat Stove, Heat Stove Hookup
- Level: First
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood, Hardwood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,200
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, No Driveway, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: City Lot, Other, Rolling Slope
Details
- Parcel number: BOWNMU01L090
- Zoning: 11
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,New Englander
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Wood Frame, Clapboard, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1790
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Bowdoinham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $329/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $196,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,351
- Date on market: 7/1/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$386,700
$367,000 - $406,000
$2,209/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $395,000$329/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,133 +7.7% | $196,800 |
| 2023 | $3,838 +29.4% | $196,800 +20.1% |
| 2022 | $2,965 +6.6% | $163,900 |
| 2021 | $2,781 +1.4% | $163,900 +0.8% |
| 2020 | $2,743 +2.4% | $162,600 |
| 2019 | $2,678 +11.4% | $162,600 +16.1% |
| 2018 | $2,403 +1.8% | $140,100 |
| 2017 | $2,361 +1.8% | $140,100 |
| 2016 | $2,319 +0.6% | $140,100 |
| 2015 | $2,305 +1.2% | $140,100 |
| 2014 | $2,277 +5.5% | $140,100 |
| 2013 | $2,158 +2% | $140,100 +0% |
| 2012 | $2,115 +2% | $140,098 0% |
| 2011 | $2,073 | $140,100 -0.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $140,200 -1% |
| 2006 | -- | $141,600 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 04008
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Bowdoinham Community SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Mt Ararat Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.4 mi
- 4/10Mt Ararat High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.7 mi
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- Maine
- Sagadahoc County
- Bowdoinham
- 04008
- 4 Back Hill Street







