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    1 Water Street, Sandwich, MA 02563

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    For Sale
    $750,000

    Restaurant for sale in a desirable New England community.

    Type:Commercial/Industrial
    Lot size:
    0.50 Acres
    Added:
    Mar 11, 2026
    Days on Market:
    68
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 6 at 2:03 am

    Property Features for 1 Water Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.50 Acres
    Property subtype
    Commercial/Industrial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1740

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    Listing Contact
    John E. Ciluzzi
    John E. Ciluzzi

    Listing agent John E. Ciluzzi License #9516768

    Listing office Premier Commercial

    Listing date Mar 11, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Turnkey restaurant business opportunity in a desirable Cape Cod location.
    • Prime location overlooking Shawme Pond and the Gristmill.
    • Includes land, building, business, equipment, and recent renovations.
    • Licensed for 99 seats, suitable for events, celebrations, and weddings.
    • Spacious, chef‑friendly kitchen.
    • Strong financials, ample parking, and prominent signage.

    Overview

    For the first time in over 19 years, The Dunbar Tea Room of Sandwich, Cape Cod, MA, is available for sale. This turnkey business opportunity includes the land, building, business, equipment, and improvements. The restaurant is situated in a local village setting overlooking Shawme Pond and the Gristmill. The restaurant has been recently renovated and is licensed for 99 seats. The spacious kitchen is designed to accommodate special functions, events, celebrations, and weddings. The property features parking and signage. The owner may entertain a business-only sale for qualified buyers.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Dunbar House Tea ... Restaurant

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Sandwich
    County
    Barnstable
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -70.4996
    Latitude
    41.7574

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Conventional restaurant - Restaurant for sale in a desirable New England community.
    Where is this conventional restaurant located?
    The property is located at 1 Water Street Sandwich, MA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $750,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Turnkey restaurant business opportunity in a desirable Cape Cod location.; Prime location overlooking Shawme Pond and the Gristmill.; Includes land, building, business, equipment, and recent renovations.
    (508) 815-5701
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    John E. Ciluzzi
    John E. Ciluzzi
    Real Estate License ID: 9516768
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

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    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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