47 Bay Road

Closed 7/16/21
Closed 7/16/21
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Last Sold Price
$310,000
3 beds1,800 sqft$172/sqft
47 Bay Rd, Bowdoinham, ME 04008

Description

This home sits in one of the most sought after locations in Bowdoinham! Locally known as ''Brooklyn''. The current owner lovingly completed many updates and remodels while keeping the charm and unique features of the home. Just a moments walk to the heart of Bowdoinham and all it has to offer - Arts and Music Center, Waterfront Park, Merrymeeting Bay. Conservation land abuts this wonderful property. Easy access to all major cities. Come living in one of the most inclusive and charming towns in Maine.This home sits in one of the most sought after locations in Bowdoinham! Locally known as ''Brooklyn''. The current owner lovingly completed many updates and remodels while keeping the charm and unique features of the home. Just a moments walk to the heart of Bowdoinham and all it has to offer - Arts and Music Center, Waterfront Park, Merrymeeting Bay. Conservation land abuts this wonderful property. Easy access to all major cities. Come living in one of the most inclusive and charming towns in Maine.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/16/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Helen Fox • Bean Group
    P: (207) 582-4600 frontdesk@beangroup.com
  2. Listed by Donna Guiggey • Bean Group
    P: (207) 582-4600 frontdesk@beangroup.com

Property Details for 47 Bay Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
1491899
Days on Market
4
Taxes
$2,094 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1890
Lot Size
0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
County
Sagadahoc County
Architectural Style
New Englander
Style
New Englander
View
Scenic, Trees/Woods
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
Res/Agri

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$450,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

99.1%

Bowdoinham, ME

9 comparable properties found

$450,000 | 93 Bay Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
1/49
1

$450,000

Sold 08/15/25

3
Bedrooms
1,582
Square Feet
1.39
Acres

93 Bay Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008

$315,000 | 205 River Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
1/51
2

$315,000

Sold 09/08/25

3
Bedrooms
1,008
Square Feet
1.13
Acres

205 River Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008

$550,000 | 1 Cairn Hill Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
1/84
3

$550,000

Sold 07/10/26

3
Bedrooms
1,600
Square Feet
1.38
Acres

1 Cairn Hill Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008

$380,000 | 175 Main Street, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
1/52
4

$380,000

Sold 11/05/25

3
Bedrooms
1,144
Square Feet
2.88
Acres

175 Main Street, Bowdoinham, ME 04008

$517,500 | 426 Bay Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
1/93
5

$517,500

Sold 07/08/26

3
Bedrooms
1,570
Square Feet
3
Acres

426 Bay Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008

$690,000 | 42 Pond Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
1/57
6

$690,000

Sold 05/28/25

3
Bedrooms
2,020
Square Feet
7.14
Acres

42 Pond Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008

$695,000 | 364 Main Street, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
1/48
7

$695,000

Sold 03/27/25

3
Bedrooms
1,935
Square Feet
51
Acres

364 Main Street, Bowdoinham, ME 04008

$377,500 | 53 Main Street, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
1/40
8

$377,500

Sold 03/19/26

4
Bedrooms
1,452
Square Feet
1.16
Acres

53 Main Street, Bowdoinham, ME 04008

$425,000 | 589 Post Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
1/27
9

$425,000

Sold 03/28/25

3
Bedrooms
1,694
Square Feet
2
Acres

589 Post Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008

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Listing Courtesy of Bean Group

Sold By Gallant Real Estate

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Building Information for 47 Bay Road

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF

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Property Information for 47 Bay Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Abuts Conservation, Near Town, Rural
  • Page: 07954
  • Directions: From the intersection of Main Street and Route 24 (at blinking light) right onto Route 24 (River Road) across bridge (becomes Bay Road) to #47 on right.
  • Latitude: 44.004544
  • Longitude: -$69.89
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: BOWN-000002-000000-000007U
  • Tax Lot: 007
  • Tax Book Number: 2017R
  • Tax Map Number: U2
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,094.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Off Street
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site, Off Street
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
School Information
  • High School District: RSU 75/MSAD 75
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Abuts Conservation, Near Town, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Size Area: 0.5
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21780.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Front Other Source: Measured via Maine Geolibrary Parcel Viewer
  • Road Frontage: 100.0
  • Site: Rolling/Sloping, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1800.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1800.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Personal Rep
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1890
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Clapboard, Asbestos, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $158.33
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Propane
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Nearby, Public, River/Brook/Stream, Waterfront Deep, Waterfront Tidal
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Asbestos, Clapboard, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Laundry - 1st Floor, Shower, Storage
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer
  • Appliances Included: Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Equipment: Internet Access Available
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Half Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Basement: Bulkhead, Full
  • Basement: Bulkhead, Full
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Stove, Forced Air, Hot Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Shower, Storage
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Closet
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities: Built-Ins
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Amenities: Built-Ins, Dining Area
Family Room
  • Family Room: Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Amenities: Heat Stove
  • Kitchen Countertop: Other
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1: Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History for 47 Bay Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 16, 2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1491899

$310,000—
May 21, 2021

Pending

Maine Listings #1491899

—
May 13, 2021

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1491899

$285,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/16/2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1491899

$310,000
05/21/2021

Pending

Maine Listings #1491899

—
05/13/2021

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1491899

$285,000

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

Public Records for 47 Bay Road

Taxable ValueLand$46,900Additions$100,900Total$147,800
Tax Record2025$3,268 ($272 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,760 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,760 SqFtStories4Lot Size21,780 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated1890CountySAGADAHOCAPNBOWN M:U02 L:007

Schools near 47 Bay Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 75 Msad 75.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bowdoinham Community School
Public - K to 5
Mt Ararat Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Mt Ararat High School
Public - 9 to 12
Bowdoin Central School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Bowdoinham Community School
PublicK to 5

Mt Ararat Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mt Ararat High School
Public9 to 12

Bowdoin Central School
PublicPK 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 47 Bay Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
$310,000
3
1,800
21,780
48 Bay Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
–
4
1.5
1,449
30,056
55 Bay Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
$325,000
3
–
1,383
10,454
43 Bay Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
$250,000
3
1,556
33,976
38 Bay Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
$148,900
3
1,338
21,780
34 Bay Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
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3
1.5
1,893
21,780

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