Wonderful 2-3 Bedroom Country Farmhouse on 2+ acres with 2 car garage offers spacious open floor plan on first floor, large kitchen with breakfast bar open to dining area with gorgeous built ins, new boiler and bright large living room with warm woodstove with beautiful stone surround. Potential first floor bedroom currently used as an extension of the living room, and 2 nice tiled bathrooms, one with soaking tub and dual vanities. You'll appreciate the woodwork and character throughout. Great private setting close to both I-95 and I-295 access for commuting.
This recently updated and efficient cape with hardwood and tile floors throughout, sits in the country and is conveniently located just 3 miles from I-295 and only 15 minutes from Topsham, and close to Brunswick and Augusta. Motivated Seller.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,890 (+9.8%)
$91,800 + $273,500
$365,300
2024
$3,543 (+36.0%)
$91,800 + $273,500
$365,300
2023
$2,606 (+3.5%)
$49,100 + $94,100
$143,200
2022
$2,519 (−2.4%)
$49,080 + $99,980
$149,060
2021
$2,582 (+3.8%)
$49,080 + $106,450
$155,530
2020
$2,488 (+1.3%)
$49,080 + $106,450
$155,530
2019
$2,457 (+4.6%)
$49,080 + $106,450
$155,530
2018
$2,349 (+0.7%)
$49,080 + $106,450
$155,530
2017
$2,333 (+2.1%)
$49,080 + $106,450
$155,530
2016
$2,286 (+0.7%)
$49,080 + $106,450
$155,530
2015
$2,271 (+5.0%)
$49,080 + $106,450
$155,530
2014
$2,162
$49,080 + $106,450
$155,530
Tax history for 285 John Tarr Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,890 (+9.8%)
$91,800 + $273,500
$365,300
2024
$3,543 (+36.0%)
$91,800 + $273,500
$365,300
2023
$2,606 (+3.5%)
$49,100 + $94,100
$143,200
2022
$2,519 (−2.4%)
$49,080 + $99,980
$149,060
2021
$2,582 (+3.8%)
$49,080 + $106,450
$155,530
2020
$2,488 (+1.3%)
$49,080 + $106,450
$155,530
2019
$2,457 (+4.6%)
$49,080 + $106,450
$155,530
2018
$2,349 (+0.7%)
$49,080 + $106,450
$155,530
2017
$2,333 (+2.1%)
$49,080 + $106,450
$155,530
2016
$2,286 (+0.7%)
$49,080 + $106,450
$155,530
2015
$2,271 (+5.0%)
$49,080 + $106,450
$155,530
2014
$2,162
$49,080 + $106,450
$155,530
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.13 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,424
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sagadahoc County
APN
394676
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Attached Garage: Yes
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Gravel, Inside Entrance
Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Attached, Direct Entry to Living
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Dirt Floor, Partial, Bulkhead
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,754
Building Area Source: Seller
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1900
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,754
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $92,782.80
Lot Size (Acres): 2.13
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open, Level, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Res
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,457
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Off Heating System, Oil
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 285 John Tarr Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287
Directions: Augusta Rd (Rt 201) to Richmond Rd (Rt 197) to John Tarr Rd
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,424
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.13 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Sagadahoc County
APN: 394676
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Bowdoin Central School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.9mi
8/10
Mt Ararat Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.8mi
6/10
Mt Ararat High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.2mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
13% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bowdoin, ME • 04287
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8 hours in
June and 3.7 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$362,000 – $438,000
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