$499,999
UNDER CONTRACT

426 Bay Rd Bowdoinham, ME 04008

Estimated payment $3,235/month

Total Views 1,324
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,570 Sq Ft
$318 Price per Sq Ft

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.

Listing Agent

Peter Bettinger

RE/MAX Riverside Brokerage Phone: 2074498685 Listed on: 05/28/2026

RE/MAX Riverside

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,317

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

3 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Active Under Contract
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1570.00
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Attribution Contact: 2074498685
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Living Room:Living Room: Living Room
  • Sunroom:Sunroom: Sunroom
  • Special Features: UnderContract

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Tile, Combination, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Bathtub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • 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

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Near Town, Rural, Agricultural, Harvestable Crops, Level, Open Lot, Landscaped, Wooded
  • View: Fields, Scenic, Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront Features: Nearby, Public, River/Brook/Stream
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Clapboard, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Paved, 5 - 10 Spaces, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Storage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Wood, Baseboard, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator Hookup
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: RSU 75/MSAD 75

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 130680.00
  • Zoning: Res/Agricultural

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Air Exchanger

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6317.00
  • Tax Lot: 10A
  • Tax Year: 2025

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Home Values in the Area

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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
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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
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed -- None Available
Deed -- None Available
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $378,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
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Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1664068

Maine Listings

APN: BOWN-000009-000000-000010-AR000000

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