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Restaurant and Ice Cream Business
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For Sale
$849,000

156 W Bethel Road, Bethel, ME 04217

COMMERCIAL - Bethel, ME

Property Size1,480 SF
Lot Size1.10 Acres
Price / SF$573.65
Days on Market2

Property Features for 156 W Bethel Road

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning Commercial
Rooms Basement
Basement Partial, Unfinished
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 Forced Air, Oil, Natural Gas
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 11 Last Checked: Aug 11 at 5:06PM
MLS# 1675465

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located at 156 W Bethel Road in Bethel, Maine, this 1,480-square-foot restaurant and ice cream property sits on 1.1 acres. The existing operation includes indoor and outdoor seating and serves burgers, sandwiches, pizza, wraps, ice cream, and specialty treats. The property is suited to continued restaurant and dessert-service use, with a casual dining format and a broad food offering.

The site fronts US Route 2, providing direct highway access and visibility for local and visitor traffic. Built in 1970, the wood-frame building has a shingle roof, forced-air heating supported by oil and natural gas, and wall-unit cooling. Private well water and a private septic system serve the property, and the building includes a basement.

Key Highlights

  • 1.1‑acre restaurant and ice cream property
  • 1,480 SF building with indoor and outdoor seating
  • Situated on US Route 2 at 156 W Bethel Road

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 food-service property with indoor and outdoor seating, a broad menu, and commercial zoning.
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: 1.1‑acre restaurant and ice cream property; 1,480 SF building with indoor and outdoor seating; Situated on US Route 2 at 156 W Bethel Road
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