426 Bay Rd Bowdoinham, ME 04008
Estimated payment $3,235/month
Highlights
- Hot Property
- 3 Acre Lot
- Deck
- Scenic Views
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Wood Burning Stove
About This Home
Tucked along Bay Road just 0.7 miles from the Topsham line, this thoughtfully developed Bowdoinham homestead blends country living, sustainability, and community connection. Set on approximately 3+/- acres to be split at closing, the property has been cultivated over decades with extensive perennial plantings, productive garden beds, greenhouse space, chicken coops, and room to truly live from the land.
The 1984 Cape offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and approximately 1,570 square feet with cork and hickory floors, custom farmhouse kitchen cabinetry, a sun-filled country kitchen, and passive solar features throughout. Designed as an envelope house, the home benefits from passive heat gain during shoulder seasons, complemented by heat pumps, wood stove heat, HRV air exchange system, and generator hookup. No fossil fuels currently in use.
Outside, seven established 4' x 30' annual beds have produced vegetables, flowers, melons, squash, beans, garlic, greens, and extensive tomato harvests. Mature perennial plantings include blueberries, raspberries, black raspberries, grapes, peach, Asian pear, hazelnut, chestnut, rhubarb, sage, thyme, mint, strawberries, chives, and green onions.
Located minutes from public waterfront access for kayaking, boating, and fishing on the Cathance River and Merrymeeting Bay, and close to Bowdoinham's farmers market, creative arts community, and local food culture, this is a rare opportunity for buyers seeking a slower, more intentional Maine lifestyle.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,317
Year Built
- Built in 1984
Lot Details
- 3 Acre Lot
- Rural Setting
- Fenced
- Landscaped
- Level Lot
- Open Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Property is zoned Res/Agricultural
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
- Garage Door Opener
Property Views
- Scenic Vista
- Woods
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Poured Concrete
- Wood Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
- Clapboard
Interior Spaces
- 1,570 Sq Ft Home
- Wood Burning Stove
- Storage
- Attic
Kitchen
- Electric Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
Eco-Friendly Details
- Air Exchanger
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Shed
- Outbuilding
Farming
- Crops
- Agricultural
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heat Pump System
- Baseboard Heating
- Generator Hookup
- Private Water Source
- Well
- Septic Design Available
- Private Sewer
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 10A
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,317 | $285,700 | $79,600 | $206,100 |
| 2024 | $6,000 | $285,700 | $79,600 | $206,100 |
| 2023 | $5,571 | $285,700 | $79,600 | $206,100 |
| 2022 | $4,202 | $232,300 | $66,300 | $166,000 |
| 2021 | $3,942 | $232,300 | $66,300 | $166,000 |
| 2020 | $3,919 | $232,300 | $66,300 | $166,000 |
| 2019 | $3,826 | $232,300 | $66,300 | $166,000 |
| 2018 | $3,509 | $204,600 | $66,300 | $138,300 |
| 2017 | $3,448 | $204,600 | $66,300 | $138,300 |
| 2016 | $3,386 | $204,600 | $66,300 | $138,300 |
| 2015 | $3,366 | $204,600 | $66,300 | $138,300 |
| 2014 | $3,325 | $204,600 | $66,300 | $138,300 |
| 2013 | $3,151 | $204,600 | $66,300 | $138,300 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2026 05/28/26 | For Sale | $499,999 | -- | $318 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | -- | None Available |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $378,250 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Maine Listings
MLS Number: 1664068
APN: BOWN-000009-000000-000010-AR000000
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