Opportunity awaits! This home is in need of some TLC but has lots of potential. It features a spacious deck, a large yard and a pond all situated on 20 acres. Located only minutes from in town Bowdoinham and I-295. A must see!
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
20 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,086
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sagadahoc County
APN
225699
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Eat-In Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Basement
Features: Closet
Room 4 Information
Type: Bonus Room
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Basement
Features: Closet
Room 6 Information
Type: Laundry
Level: First
Room 7 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Basement
Features: Closet
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Daylight, Finished, Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer
Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Composition, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Slab
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,940
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1977
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,050
Below-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 890
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $871,200
Lot Size (Acres): 20
Lot Size Source: Deed
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open, Wooded, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Rural
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Zoning: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Stove, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Electric
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 297 River Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
Directions: From I-295 North take exit 37 ME-125/ ME-138 for Bowdoinham/Bowdoin. Turn right onto ME-125 N/ ME-138 N. Turn right onto Back Hill Rd. Turn left onto ME-24 N, continue for 1.3 miles 297 River Road will be on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,086
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 20 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: —
County: Sagadahoc County
APN: 225699
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bowdoinham Community School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Mt Ararat Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.6mi
6/10
Mt Ararat High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.8mi
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% 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
Bowdoinham, ME • 04008
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8 hrs
3.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$340,000 – $412,000
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