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    56 Water Street, Falmouth, MA 02543

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    $1,050,000

    Three-floor waterfront restaurant building overlooking Great Harbor with established full-service dining capacity.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    2,681 SF
    Price / SF:
    $391/SF
    Added:
    Apr 4, 2025
    Days on Market:
    429
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 6 at 4:48 am

    Property Features for 56 Water Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,681 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1916

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    Listing Contact
    Tracey Spellman

    Listing agent Tracey Spellman

    Listing office Rand Atlantic,Inc.

    Listing date Apr 4, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Waterfront restaurant building built in 1916, spanning 3 floors with views of Great Harbor and the Channel.
    • Total building size is 2,681 SF with harbor and Channel views extending toward Eel Pond and the Drawbridge.
    • Established full‑service restaurant currently operating with 70 to 90 seats.
    • Restaurant has had strong tenancy for the past 10 years.
    • Building is described as currently housing only the third restaurant in over 100 years of the ownership history.

    Overview

    Built in 1916, this waterfront restaurant property is located along the Channel overlooking Great Harbor. The building spans three floors and currently operates as a full-service restaurant, with seating reported at approximately 70 to 90 guests. Ownership history notes this is only the third restaurant in over 100 years, and the current operation has had strong tenancy for the past 10 years, with plans indicated for continued success under an updated lease.

    The setting features views across Great Harbor and the Channel into Eel Pond, along with sightlines to the Drawbridge. The combination of water and drawbridge views supports a distinctive dining experience within a longstanding village setting.

    For buyers or operators seeking an operating restaurant asset, this property offers an established food-and-beverage platform in a historic waterfront building with multi-level capacity. Its existing full-service concept and demonstrated continuity over the past decade may appeal to parties looking to continue the current restaurant use, subject to an updated lease and standard due diligence for the sale.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Water Street Kitchen Restaurant

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Dental Office Gym & Fitness Center Hotel & Motel Department Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom Bar & Pub Garden Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Falmouth
    County
    Barnstable
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -70.6701546
    Latitude
    41.5241263

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Conventional restaurant - Three-floor waterfront restaurant building overlooking Great Harbor with established full-service dining capacity.
    Where is this conventional restaurant located?
    The property is located at 56 Water Street Falmouth, MA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,050,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Waterfront restaurant building built in 1916, spanning 3 floors with views of Great Harbor and the Channel.; Total building size is 2,681 SF with harbor and Channel views extending toward Eel Pond and the Drawbridge.; Established full‑service restaurant currently operating with 70 to 90 seats.
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    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
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