23 Bowen Road
Closed 9/15/22Virtual Tour
Closed 9/15/22Virtual Tour
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.85 acresLot Size
1790Year Built
$1,761/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces
Description
Saltwater breezes blow across a lupine-painted meadow and out to sea. An artist pauses his brush to let the clouds pass over Whaleback Light, as a tiny white boat sails across the river. The Isles of Shoals hovers on the horizon in the summer sun while fox kits play in the grass. These are stolen moments in time, captured, at the historic Maine home and studio of the late painter Russell Cheney and his partner, F. O. Mathiessen. For the first time in over 100 years, this quintessential 1790 Maine...Saltwater breezes blow across a lupine-painted meadow and out to sea. An artist pauses his brush to let the clouds pass over Whaleback Light, as a tiny white boat sails across the river. The Isles of Shoals hovers on the horizon in the summer sun while fox kits play in the grass. These are stolen moments in time, captured, at the historic Maine home and studio of the late painter Russell Cheney and his partner, F. O. Mathiessen. For the first time in over 100 years, this quintessential 1790 Maine Coast Cottage is available to the public, having been lovingly cared for by family and friends since the turn of the Century. This truly special home retains almost all of it's original charm in cozy rooms, with original mantles, doors, wide plank floors, a perfect screen porch, and views of the water from every room. The first floor includes 2 bedrooms with a joined full bath and laundry, and sitting room with a woodstove and unobstructed views out to sea. The cottage kitchen has plenty of storage, and the dining room provides an intimate gathering space for a candlelight dinner. The library offers a quiet office nook. Tucked into the second floor are 2 more bedrooms with waterviews, a full bath with clawfoot tub and a den. The detached artist studio is flooded with light, and retains a stunning hearth with a woodstove and plenty of space to create, host guests, have game night and more. The landscape has been kept as a natural meadow, with mature fruit trees & mowed paths down to the waters edge. There is a small beach at lower tides, perfect for launching a kayak or your dingy to your boat mooring. A dock may be possible with town approval. While this 18th Century home would likely benefit from 21st Century updates, its past deserves a future steward with a preservationist heart that appreciates the simple pleasures to be found here, just as artists and writers have delighted in her spirit for Centuries with pure inspiration that can only be felt in such a magical place.
- Listed by: Alicia Goodwin 603.610.8500 ndickey@kw.com • Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Listing closed: 09/15/2022 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1532539
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Median sold price
$632,000
Avg days on market
40
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
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Location
Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Sold By Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty
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1Property Information for 23 Bowen Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $21,217 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: York County
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Style: Cape Cod
- View: Scenic
- Has Waterfront: Yes
- Zoning: R-U
Building Information
- Year Built: 1790
- Lot Size: 0.85 AC / 37,026 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water View: Yes
- Location: Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood
- Page: 858
- Zoning Overlay: No
- Directions: From Shapleigh Rd, Take Whipple Rd to Old Ferry Ln.. Follow Old Ferry Ln to Bowen Rd. towards Kittery Point Yacht Yard. Sign on Property.
- Latitude: 43.082794
- Longitude: -$70.72
- Water Frontage Owned: 200.0
- Source of Water Frontage: Public Records
- Waterfront Amount: $200.00
- Water Body Type: River
- Water Body Name: Piscataqua River
Taxes and HOA
- Association: No
- Parcel Number: KITT-000017-000000-000006
- Tax Lot: 6
- Tax Book Number: 19043
- Tax Map Number: 17
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax Annual Amount: $21,217.30
Parking
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
- Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
- Vehicle Storage: 1 Car
- Has Attached Garage: No
- Garage Spaces: 1.0
- Has Garage: Yes
School Information
- High School District: Kittery Public Schools
Virtual Tour
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://youriguide.com/23_bowen_rd_kittery_me
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood
- Lot Size Acres: 0.85
- Lot Size Area: 0.85
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Size Square Feet: 37026.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Roads: Paved, Public
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Site: Level, Open, Rolling/Sloping
Property and Assessments
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1704.0
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1704.0
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Year Built: 1790
Building Features
- Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
- Foundation Materials: Stone, Poured Concrete
- Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
- Other Structures: Outbuilding, Barn(s)
Financial Information
- List Price/SqFt: $1,698.94
Green Features
- HERS Certified: No
Utilities
- Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: No Gas
- Recreational Water: Boat Mooring, Nearby, Waterfront Tidal
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Water Heater: Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior: Clapboard
- Roof: Shingle
- Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
- Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, Shower, Storage
- Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Equipment: Internet Access Available
- Fireplaces Total: 2
- Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
- Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
- # Full Baths Level 1: 1
- # Full Baths Level 2: 1
- Rooms Total: 9
- Basement: Interior, Unfinished
- Basement: Unfinished
- Basement Entry: Interior
- Has Fireplace: Yes
- Patio And Porch Features: Screened
- Has Cooling: No
- Heating: Stove, Forced Air
- Has Heating: Yes
- Flooring: Wood
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, Shower, Storage
Room Information
Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Den
- Den: Den
- Den Level: Second
Dining Room
- Dining Room: Dining Room
- Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
- Kitchen: Kitchen
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
- Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Laundry
- Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Library
- Library: Library
- Library Level: First
- Library Amenities: Built-Ins
Living Room
- Living Room: Living Room
- Living Room Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
- Land Lease: No
Property History for 23 Bowen Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2022 | Sold Maine Listings #1532539 | $3,000,000 | — |
| Sep 7, 2022 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1497873905 | $3,000,000 | — |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Pending Maine Listings #1532539 | — | |
| Jun 13, 2022 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1532539 | $2,895,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2022 | Sold Maine Listings #1532539 | $3,000,000 |
| 09/07/2022 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1497873905 | $3,000,000 |
| 06/24/2022 | Pending Maine Listings #1532539 | — |
| 06/13/2022 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1532539 | $2,895,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 23 Bowen Road
Taxable ValueLand$2,005,900Additions$380,300Total$2,386,200
Tax Record2025$22,168 ($1,847 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,704 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,704 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt475 SqFtStories1Lot Size37,026 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated1956ZoningR-UCountyYORKAPNKITT M:017 L:006
Schools near 23 Bowen Road
This home is within Kittery Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 3 | |||
| Public - | 4 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Horace Mitchell Primary School PublicPK to 3 | ||
Shapleigh School Public4 to 8 | ||
Robert W Traip Academy Public9 to 12 |
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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 23 Bowen Road, Kittery, ME 03904 | $3,000,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,704 | 37,026 |
$2,150,000 | 3 | 5 | 4,183 | 23,958 | |
– | 3 | 1.5 | 1,772 | 10,019 | |
$1,680,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,144 | 38,768 | |
– | – | 1 | 4,809 | 19,602 | |
– | 3 | 1.5 | 1,560 | 22,216 | |
$1,180,000 | – | 3 | 2,635 | 13,068 | |
$2,000,000 | – | – | 2,788 | 39,204 | |
– | 4 | 1 | 1,518 | 6,534 | |
$640,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,244 | 13,068 | |
– | 3 | 1.5 | 1,527 | 30,492 | |
– | 4 | 3 | 2,992 | 17,424 | |
– | 3 | 2.5 | 3,725 | 98,010 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,725 | 6,534 | |
$925,000 | 3 | 5 | 3,166 | 98,010 | |
– | 1 | 1 | 630 | 8,712 |
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