About this home
Two houses. Motivated seller! Tucked away on a quiet dead-end road in downtown Bar Harbor, this cozy 1885 home offers character, convenience, and exciting potential. The main home features two comfortable bedrooms, making it ideal for a small residence, vacation getaway, or work-from-home retreat. Inside, you'll find warm pine tongue-and-groove throughout much of the home, creating a classic Maine cottage feel. Laminate and carpeted floors add comfort, while the overall space maintains a relaxed charm. Metal roof. The property also includes a second 480-square-foot house that was once occupied. While it now requires a full renovation, it retains beautiful hardwood floors and original trim that could be restored or repurposed, offering excellent potential for a guest space, studio, or rental income. Two houses for the price of one! Located just steps from Bar Harbor's vibrant downtown, you'll enjoy easy access to local shops, restaurants, and waterfront attractions. Plus, Acadia National Park is right nearby, making this a perfect base for exploring one of Maine's most beloved destinations. A unique opportunity to own a piece of Bar Harbor history with room to create something special.
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Listed by Listing Agent · Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group · MLS #1653585
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Details at a glance
Interior5 property facts
- Rooms
- 5
- Heating
- Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate
- Fireplaces
- 0
Building4 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1885
- Foundation
- Block, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof
- Metal
Land & utilities4 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.07 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Zoning
- Downtown Residential
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $4,396
- Assessment year
- 2024
Location
Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$3,345 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $2,978
- Property tax
- $366
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $4,396. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
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