2 Bowles Ave

Bar Harbor, ME 04609

$549,000
Price
4
Beds
1,555 Sq. Ft.
$353 / Sq. Ft.
1,555
Sq. Ft.
$353
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Step into this charming 4-bedroom, 1-bath home offering the perfect blend of historic character and modern updates. Built in 1910, this classic Bar Harbor residence has been thoughtfully improved since 2008 with updates including a renovated kitchen and bath, new sheetrock, insulation, and windows. Enjoy hardwood floors and built-ins that add warmth and functionality to the living room. The kitchen is spacious with an adjacent dining room. The fenced-in backyard provides privacy and a blank canvas—ideal...Step into this charming 4-bedroom, 1-bath home offering the perfect blend of historic character and modern updates. Built in 1910, this classic Bar Harbor residence has been thoughtfully improved since 2008 with updates including a renovated kitchen and bath, new sheetrock, insulation, and windows. Enjoy hardwood floors and built-ins that add warmth and functionality to the living room. The kitchen is spacious with an adjacent dining room. The fenced-in backyard provides privacy and a blank canvas—ideal for gardens, a patio, or outdoor entertaining. This property would serve well for an investor, employee housing, student housing, or a large family, offering both flexibility and convenience. Located on a dead-end road, you're just minutes from downtown Bar Harbor with it's shopping, restaurants and local services. Acadia National Park is of course the main attraction in the area with its hiking and views! Close proximity to MDI Hospital, Jackson Laboratory, College of the Atlantic and local schools makes this an exceptional location for work, education, and recreation alike.
  1. Listed by Katie Blackwell Miles • Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Property Details for 2 Bowles Avenue

Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyle
New Englander
Garage
No
Zoning
Downtown Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 11/30/2025 06:37 AM

Property Details for 2 Bowles Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #1642047
Days on Market41
Taxes$4,863 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1910
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,613 SF
CountyHancock County

Location

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Building Information for 2 Bowles Avenue

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,613 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,118 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,713

Property Taxes

$405

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2 Bowles Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Zip Code: 1403
  • Directions: From Route 3 House is second on left on Bowles Ave.
  • Town: Bar Harbor
  • State/Province: ME
  • Zip Code: 04609
  • County: Hancock
  • Geo Latitude: 44.387292
  • Geo Longitude: -68.213408
  • Tax Lot: 216
  • Site:Other Site: Yes
  • Location:Intown: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Other
  • Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 4961
  • Tax Map Number: 104
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Parcel Number: BARH-000104-000000-000216
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,863.00
Property
Heating and Cooling
  • Water Heater:Off Heating System: Yes
Lot Information
  • SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1555.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Source of Acreage: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1555.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.06
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2613.6
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Street Number: 2
  • Property Information:Surveyed: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:# Rooms: 9.00
  • 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:Other: 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: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1910
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Gas:Bottled: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Not Applicable
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Room Total: 9
  • 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: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • 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
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Third
Room 9
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Third

Property History for 2 Bowles Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1642047

$589,000—
Mar 28, 2008

Sold

Maine Listings #706842

$166,300—
Mar 21, 2008

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #706842

—
May 24, 2004

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #706842

$246,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/28/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1642047

$589,000
03/28/2008

Sold

Maine Listings #706842

$166,300
03/21/2008

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #706842

—
05/24/2004

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #706842

$246,000

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

Public Records for 2 Bowles Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$314,600Additions$169,800Total$484,400
Tax Record2024$4,863 ($405 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,555 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,555 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,614 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910CountyHANCOCKAPNBARH M:104 L:216

Schools near 2 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 2 Bowles Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

2 Bowles Avenue is a single family home for sale in Bar Harbor, ME 04609. This property was listed for sale on October 28, 2025 by Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group, it's currently listed at $549,000. It has been on the market for a total of 41 days and was last sold on March 28, 2008. 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. 2 Bowles Avenue is a 4-bed, 1-bath, 1,555 sqft single family home built in 1910.

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