Portland
$1,200,000
62 Bowdoin Street
mls: 1676905
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Year Built: 1883
Sq Footage: 3,270
Lot Size: 0.14
Taxes: $22,412
Status: Active

An exceptional piece of Portland's architectural history, the 1883 John H. Davis House at 62 Bowdoin Street is a rare restoration opportunity in the coveted West End.

Listed by: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

An exceptional piece of Portland's architectural history, the 1883 John H. Davis House at 62 Bowdoin Street is a rare restoration opportunity in the coveted West End. Designed by renowned Maine architect John Calvin Stevens; this residence is historically significant as his first Shingle Style design. The home captures his transition from Queen Anne to Shingle Style, featuring distinctive jigsaw-patterned shingles and a unique exterior mosaic of brick and abstract stone. Set high on a hill along one of the West End's most distinguished streets, the 0.14-acre lot overlooks Western Cemetery and offers winter water views. Located within the Western Promenade National Register Historic District, the home was designed just one year before Stevens built his own residence at 52 Bowdoin Street. Public water, sewer and natural gas serve the property, which also includes a one-car garage. Approximately 3,270 square feet of living space offers a thoughtful blend of late-19th-century craftsmanship and surprisingly modern flow. The first floor includes a generous entry, a living room with a fireplace and library alcove, a dining room with a second fireplace, and a den with built-in bookshelves opening to the back patio. A powder room and dedicated laundry room add convenience, while the eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances opens to a large deck and backyard. The second floor offers three bedrooms, an office and two full bathrooms. The third floor includes two additional bedrooms and a third full bathroom. The home's historic character and proportions remain beautifully intact, while restoration work is needed to return this important residence to its full splendor. An exceptional canvas for modern living, it is just steps from neighborhood cafés, the Western Promenade park and downtown Portland.

Listed by: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Above Grade Finished Area
3270.00
Accessibility Features
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Architectural Style
Shingle
Basement
Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Full, Partial, Unfinished
Bathrooms Full
3
Bathrooms Half
1
Bathrooms Total Integer
4
Bedrooms Total
5
Below Grade Finished Area
0.00
Body Type
Building Area Total
3270.00
Construction Materials
Wood Frame, Brick, Other, Shingle Siding
Cooling
None
Electric
On Site
Exterior Features
Fireplaces Total
2
Flooring
Other, Tile, Wood
Foundation Details
Granite, Poured Concrete, Brick/Mortar
Garage Spaces
1.00
Garage Yes/No
1
Green Energy Efficient
Heating
Gas Natural, Baseboard, Radiator
Heating Yes/No
1
Interior Features
Bathtub, Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Laundry Features
Main Level, Built-Ins, Utility Sink
Lot Features
Historic District, Intown, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Sidewalks
Lot Size Acres
0.1400
Other Equipment
Internet Access Available
Other Structures
Parking Features
Other, 1 - 4 Spaces
Patio And Porch Features
Pets Allowed
Property Condition
Roof
Membrane, Shingle
Rooms Total
12
Sewer
Public Sewer
Tax Annual Amount
22412.00
Utilities
Water Body Name
Casco Bay
Water Source
Public
Waterfront Features
Nearby, Oceanfront, Public
Year Built
1883
Zoning
RN-2