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Restaurant and Ice Cream Business
For Sale
$849,000

156 W Bethel Road, Bethel, ME 04217

Commercial Sale, Bethel, ME

Property Size1,480 SF
Lot Size1.10 Acres
Price / SF$573.65
Days on Market22

Property Features for 156 W Bethel Road

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning Commercial
Rooms Basement
Basement Unfinished, Partial
Lot features Near Airport, Business District, Near Shopping, Rural, Ski Resort
Standard status Active
Size 1,480 SF
Lot size 1.10 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Annual Amount 2981

Utilities

Sewer type Private Sewer, Septic Tank
Heating system Natural Gas, Oil, Forced Air
Cooling system Wall Unit(s)
Water source Private, Well

Building Details

Year built 1970
Building materials Wood Frame
Roof type Shingle
Listing Agency: Mahoosuc Realty, Inc.
Listed By: Cynthia Hiebert
Added: Aug 10 Changed: Aug 29 Last Checked: Aug 31 at 12:06PM
MLS# 1675465

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This conventional restaurant property includes a 1,480-square-foot building on 1.1 acres, with both indoor and outdoor seating. The established operation serves burgers, sandwiches, pizza, wraps, ice cream, and specialty treats. Built in 1970, the wood-frame building has a shingle roof, basement, wall-unit cooling, and forced-air heating supported by natural gas and oil. Commercial zoning applies to the property.

Located at 156 W Bethel Road in Bethel, the restaurant fronts US Route 2 and offers direct access from the route. Water service is provided by a private well, while wastewater is handled through a septic tank and private sewer system.

Key Highlights

  • 1,480‑square‑foot restaurant building on 1.1 acres
  • Established restaurant and ice cream operation
  • Indoor and outdoor seating areas

Property Analytics

Current Use

The Bethel Sugar Shack Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Auto Repair Shop (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Nail Salon Real Estate Agency Food Market

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Turnkey business
Opportunity
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

13
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 04217, ME

3,283
Population
2,579
Households
1.3
Avg Household Size
48
Median Age
37%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
184.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
18
Density / Sq Mi
$58,152
Median Household Income
$34,764
Median Earnings
$878
Median Rent
$276,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Established restaurant and ice cream operation with indoor and outdoor seating on US Route 2.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 156 W Bethel Road Bethel, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $849,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,480‑square‑foot restaurant building on 1.1 acres; Established restaurant and ice cream operation; Indoor and outdoor seating areas
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