$801,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2025

15 Federal St Bar Harbor, ME 04609

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,642 Sq Ft
3,920 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$488 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Public Beach
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Conners-Emerson School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Village Green

About This Home

As of June 2025

Discover this charming 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Dutch Colonial nestled on a picturesque side street in downtown Bar Harbor. Featuring rich, warm wood floors and original woodwork throughout, this home blends timeless character with cozy comforts. The inviting living area has large windows, french doors, and a propane woodstove—perfect for cool coastal evenings. Seasonal ocean views from 2nd floor and back deck. New windows, roof and many other updates within the last 3 years. An ideal blend of classic design and central location, this property is a true Bar Harbor gem.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erica Brooks

Portside Real Estate Group Listed on: 05/23/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Erica Brooks

The Swan Agency Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,578

Year Built

  • Built in 1931

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Public Beach
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned DT Residential

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Common or Shared Parking
  • Shared Driveway

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Gambrel Roof
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,642 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access

Location

  • Property is near golf course
  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 79
  • Assessor Parcel Number BARH-000104-000000-000079

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,578

Year Built

Built in 1931

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Frenchmans Bay
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Cottage Street to Federal Street.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1642.0
  • Architectural Style: Dutch Colonial, Cottage
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 456.15
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.09
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 3.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1642.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: Seasonal
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Exterior:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Propane: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Driveway:Common2: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Roof:Composition2: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Style:Cottage: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Style:Gambrel: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: Discover this charming 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Dutch Colonial nestled on a picturesque side street in downtown Bar Harbor. Featuring rich, warm wood floors and original woodwork throughout, this home blends timeless character with cozy comforts. The inviting living area has large windows, french doors, and a propane woodstove—perfect for cool coastal evenings. Seasonal ocean views from 2nd floor primary suite. An ideal blend of classic design and central location, this property is a true Bar Harbor gem.
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Interior, Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Level, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Neighborhood
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Common, On Site, Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Other, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3920.4
  • Parcel #: BARH-000104-000000-000079
  • Zoning: DT Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5578.0
  • Tax Lot: 79
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2025
Closed on
Jun 30, 2025
Sold by
Steckel Amy
Bought by
Bengel Christopher B and Bengel Lisa I
Seller's Agent
Erica Brooks
Portside Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Erica Brooks
The Swan Agency Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$801,000
Premium/Discount to List
$52,000
6.94%
Views
32
Current Estimated Value
$782,914

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$18,086
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.30%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2022
Sold by
Steckel Amy and Farhangi Edward
Bought by
Steckel Amy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$359,000
Interest Rate
5.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2015
Closed on
Jul 24, 2015
Sold by
Carlson Bruce H and Carlson April B
Bought by
Steckel Amy and Farhangi Edward
Seller's Agent
Jon Hubbard
Eden Realty
Buyer's Agent
Erica Brooks
The Swan Agency Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$360,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.71%
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- First American Title
Quit Claim Deed -- First American Title
Quit Claim Deed -- First American Title
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $359,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $288,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $801,000 +6.9% $488 / Sq Ft
05/26/2025 05/26/25 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $749,000 +108.1% $456 / Sq Ft
07/24/2015 07/24/15 Sold $360,000 -4.0% $217 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/17/2015 05/17/15 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2015 04/17/15 For Sale $375,000 -- $226 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,578 $555,600 $369,200 $186,400
2023 $4,823 $555,600 $369,200 $186,400
2022 $4,381 $470,100 $312,400 $157,700
2021 $4,163 $427,400 $284,000 $143,400
2020 $2,846 $239,200 $110,700 $128,500
2019 $2,807 $236,900 $109,600 $127,300
2018 $2,739 $236,900 $109,600 $127,300
2017 $2,596 $236,900 $109,600 $127,300
2016 $2,542 $236,900 $109,600 $127,300
2015 $2,509 $236,900 $109,600 $127,300
2014 $2,421 $236,900 $109,600 $127,300
2012 $2,331 $236,900 $109,600 $127,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1623883

Maine Listings

APN: BARH-000104-000000-000079