Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/26/2025
Listed
$499,000
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MLS
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Property 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 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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12 Bowles Ave
General
- Price: $499,000
- Taxes: $5,492 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MREIS
- MLS ID: 1638958
- Updated: 10/20/2025
- Added to Site: 112 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Bathtub, Shower
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Laminate, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Screened
Parking
- Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, On-Site Parking
Location
- County: Hancock
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Radiator, Hot Water
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: New Englander
- Construction: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Shingle
- Building Size: 1206
- Square Feet: 1,206
- Sq. Ft. Source: Measured
- Living Area: 1,206 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Total: 1,206 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,206 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,662.8
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Zoning: F-Downtown Res.
- Lot Description: Open, Level, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Neighborhood
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $5,492
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Lot Number: 214
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Schools
Schools serving 12 Bowles Ave
School Districts:Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Community School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Conners-Emerson School 11 Eagle Lake Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 | K-8 | 0.1 mi |
Mt Desert Island High School 1081 Eagle Lake Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 | 9-12 | 4.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 12 Bowles Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 12 Bowles Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,996
16%
$497,600
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2023
$4,319
10%
$497,600
18%
2022
$3,924
5%
$421,000
10%
2021
$3,727
51%
$382,700
84%
2020
$2,473
1%
$207,800
1%
2019
$2,439
8%
$205,800
—
2017
$2,256
2%
$205,800
—
2016
$2,208
1%
$205,800
—
2015
$2,179
4%
$205,800
—
2014
$2,103
4%
$205,800
—
2012
$2,025
—
$205,800
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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12 Bowles Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 (MLS# 1638958) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 12 Bowles Avenue is currently listed for $499,000 and was received on September 26, 2025. Want to learn more about 12 Bowles Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Bar Harbor? You can browse all Bar Harbor real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.