12 Bowles Ave

Bar Harbor, ME 04609

$499,000
Price
3
Beds
1,206 Sq. Ft.
$414 / Sq. Ft.
1,206
Sq. Ft.
$414
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Catherine Solari • ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.

Property Details for 12 Bowles Avenue

Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyle
New Englander
Garage
No
Zoning
F-Downtown Res.
LISTING UPDATED: 10/20/2025 04:11 PM

Property Details for 12 Bowles Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #1638958
Days on Market78
Taxes$5,492 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
CountyHancock County

Location

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Building Information for 12 Bowles Avenue

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,923 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,466

Property Taxes

$458

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12 Bowles Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Zip Code: 1403
  • Directions: GPS to Eden Street in Bar Harbor. Turn off Eden Street onto Bowles Avenue. House is near the dead end on the left.
  • Town: Bar Harbor
  • State/Province: ME
  • Zip Code: 04609
  • County: Hancock
  • Geo Latitude: 44.38739
  • Geo Longitude: -68.212753
  • Tax Lot: 214
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Location:Intown: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Location:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Location:Neighborhood: Yes
  • Transportation:Deep Water Access: Yes
  • Transportation:Major Road Access: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Lake/Fresh Water: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Public: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, On Site
  • Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 1715
  • Tax Map Number: 104
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Parcel Number: BARH-000104-000000-000214
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,492.00
Property
Heating and Cooling
  • Water Heater:Electric: Yes
Lot Information
  • SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1206.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Source of Acreage: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1206.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5662.8
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Street Number: 12
  • Property Information:Surveyed: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:# Rooms: 7.00
  • Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 1.00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 3: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 3: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Upper: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Upper: .00
Parking
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Leased Land: No
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Building Area Source: Measured
  • Year Built: 1920
Utilities
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Gas:Bottled: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch-Screened: Yes
Interior Features
  • Basement: Interior, Full, Unfinished
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, Shower
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Radiator, Hot Water
  • Foundation Details: Granite
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Room Total: 7
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.00
  • Cooling YN: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Second
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Second
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Second

Property History for 12 Bowles Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1638958

$499,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/15/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1638958

$499,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12 Bowles Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$340,500Additions$157,100Total$497,600
Tax Record2024$4,996 ($416 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,256 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,256 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,663 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920CountyHANCOCKAPNBARH M:104 L:214

Schools near 12 Bowles Avenue

This home is within Bar Harbor Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Conners-Emerson School
Public - K to 8
Mt Desert Island High School
Public - 9 to 12
Acadia School
Private - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Conners-Emerson School
PublicK to 8

Mt Desert Island High School
Public9 to 12

Acadia School
PrivatePK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 12 Bowles Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

12 Bowles Avenue is a single family home for sale in Bar Harbor, ME 04609. This property was listed for sale on September 15, 2025 by ERA Dawson-Bradford Co., it's currently listed at $499,000. This listing's school districts are Mt Desert Community School District, Bar Harbor Public Schools. Nearby schools include Conners-Emerson School, Mt Desert Island High School and Acadia School. 12 Bowles Avenue is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,206 sqft single family home built in 1920.

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