2 Bowles Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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SOLD
FEB 26, 2026

2 Bowles Avenue
Bar Harbor, ME 04609

  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,555 sqft

$509,000

Last Sold: Feb 26, 2026
$327/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,076/mo*
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$509,000

Last Sold: Feb 26, 2026
$327/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,076/mo*
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4 Beds
1 Bath
1,555 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1910
Living Area
1,555 sqft
Price/Sqft
$327/sqft
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Listed by Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Bought with: Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Source: Maine Listings, MLS#1642047

About this House

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.
2 Bowles Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,555 sqft single-family home built in 1910. It last sold for the $509,000 asking price on Feb 26, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $521,100, with a rent estimate of $1,816/month.

Home Details for 2 Bowles Avenue

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Mud Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1555 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Hot WaterNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1555 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: New Englander

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $509,000Price Per Sqft: $327/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Jan 10 2026

Location

Direction & Address
City: Bar Harbor

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1555 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2613.6 sqft

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 1642047Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1555

Price History for 2 Bowles Avenue

DatePriceEventSource
02/26/2026$509,000Sold
Maine Listings #1642047
02/26/2026$509,000PendingMaine Listings #1642047
01/11/2026$509,000ContingentMaine Listings #1642047
12/17/2025$509,000PriceChange
Maine Listings #1642047
11/30/2025$549,000PriceChange
Maine Listings #1642047
11/01/2025$589,000Listed For SaleMaine Listings #1642047

Market trends in Bar Harbor

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Available listings
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$4,863
Assessment$484,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2 Bowles Avenue

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
12 Bowles Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME
0.03
Single-Family Home
$350,000
05/22/26
3
1
1,206
22 Ledgelawn Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME
0.31
Single-Family Home
$560,000
08/29/25
4
2
1,730
7 Wayman Lane, Bar Harbor, ME
0.59
Single-Family Home
$839,000
12/01/25
4
2
1,750
7 A Shannon Road, Bar Harbor, ME
0.27
Single-Family Home
$575,000
10/07/25
2
2
1,296
27 Eagle Lake Road, Bar Harbor, ME
0.24
Single-Family Home
$615,000
12/01/25
2
2
1,304
22 Hancock Street, Bar Harbor, ME
0.55
Single-Family Home
$800,000
10/31/25
3
2.5
1,812
35 Prospect Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME
0.31
Single-Family Home
$960,000
11/03/25
4
3
1,734
2 Rockwood Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME
0.69
Single-Family Home
$650,000
03/19/26
6
3.5
2,378

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What Locals Say about Bar Harbor

At least 16 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 79 % Say kids play outside

  • 76 % Say it's quiet

  • 74 % Say car is needed

  • 74 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say there's wildlife

  • 69 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 68 % Say there are community events

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 58 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 50 % Say parking is easy

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say there are sidewalks

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  • B765
    "Lobster themes and whale watching are spectacular. Group hikes are also a lot of fun and hope to more in the future?"
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  • Melissawheat
    "This area is a beautiful place to live and raise my two wonderful children! It is peaceful, safe And a really beautiful place being right in the national Park"
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    "There are many beautiful outdoor places to walk your dog! We have so many great places to walk with a leash."
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    "The area is absolutely beautiful and people are very friendly, not a lot of traffic, the fresh air with beautiful weather makes this a wonderful neighborhood and a great experience."
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  • Bruce V.
    "Just on vacation mostly walking very nice and convenient as a town should be. People who work here probably have a hard time if they don’t live locally "
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  • Christina
    "Bar Harbor music festival, choral events, opera, great restaurants, active library, good schools, Acadia National Park"
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    "Acadia National Park access at my doorstep and peace and serenity during the winter. Also I work here so short commute"
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  • Hannah M.
    "I was born and raised in Bar Harbor. It is a beautiful place to live and raise a family. In town bar harbor is VERY busy in the summer months. "
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  • Lytien77
    "Great parks, friendly neighborhood, walking to it all, but during off season not much around, great public schools, nice small library in town, Arcadia Park is awesome! Tons to do and see"
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  • TRF
    "Schools are closing and consolidating due to shrinking number of children. Great place to retire, but hardly sustainable for families."
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  • Madison U.
    "This area is a great family area. The schools are all excellent, and are great at tailoring programs to students needs to help them succeed. Its an active town in the summer, great for riding your bike and exploring the town. In the winter and spring its fairly quiet and sleepy, but it's very cozy and great for playing in the snow."
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