Historic Inn with Recreational
For Sale
$679,900
20 High Street, Dexter, ME 04930
Charming 1915 inn in Dexter, Maine, near outdoor attractions.
Property Size4,155 SF
Price / SF$163.63
Days on Market339
Property Features for 20 High Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
4,155 SF
Property subtype
Full Service
Building Details
Building Size
4,155 SF
Year Built
1915
Listing Agency:
RE/MAX
(207) 270-1659
Listed By:
James Quimby · License #DB919227
(207) 270-1659
Source:
Remaxcommercial
Added: Sep 25, 2025
Changed: Aug 20
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 5:46AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
The Taylor Edes Inn, constructed in 1915, is located in Dexter, Maine, offering convenient access to local attractions. The inn features decorated rooms equipped with amenities, including robes and access to a hot tub. Additional amenities include a gym, WiFi, and cable TV. The property also includes a recreation room with a flat screen TV, pool table, dart board, and poker table. Situated approximately one mile from Lake Wassookeag and less than an hour's drive from Moosehead Lake, the location is suitable for outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and ATV riding. The property is also within driving distance of Acadia National Park, Mt Katahdin, and Peaks Kenny State Park. The 4,155 square foot inn offers the opportunity to be purchased and converted into a private residence. Most furnishings are included. Dexter provides access to outdoor recreational opportunities, including the nearby Lake Wassookeag and Dexter Municipal Golf Course. The area offers local retail and dining options.
Key Highlights
- Historic Inn built in 1915, offering the potential to convert back to a private residence.
- Central location in Dexter, Maine, providing easy access to Lake Wassookeag, Moosehead Lake, and other outdoor attractions like Acadia National Park.
- Enjoy the Man Cave, complete with flat screen TV, pool table, dart board, and poker table.
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$25,010
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
3.68%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$500,200
$500.2K
Cap Rate 7%
$357,286
$357.3K
Cap Rate 9%
$277,889
$277.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,155 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$59.8K $14.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$7.2K −$1.73/SF
EGI
$52.7K $12.67/SF
− OpEx
−$27.6K −$6.65/SF
NOI
$25.0K $6.02/SF
Area
Penobscot County, ME
Vacancy
12.00%
Lease Rate
$14.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
52.50%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$500,200
Cap Rate 7%
$357,286
Cap Rate 9%
$277,889
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Hotel Hospitality
$357.3K
$312.6K – $416.8K
NOI $25,010 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.68%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.34M
$1.17M – $1.57M
NOI $93,936 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.82%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
218
Businesses Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Demographics for 04930, ME
4,287
Population
2,463
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
48
Median Age
17%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
60.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
71
Density / Sq Mi
$53,537
Median Household Income
$38,085
Median Earnings
$891
Median Rent
$159,200
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Bed & breakfast - Charming 1915 inn in Dexter, Maine, near outdoor attractions.
Where is this bed & breakfast located?
The property is located at 20 High Street Dexter, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $679,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historic Inn built in 1915, offering the potential to convert back to a private residence.; Central location in Dexter, Maine, providing easy access to Lake Wassookeag, Moosehead Lake, and other outdoor attractions like Acadia National Park.; Enjoy the Man Cave, complete with flat screen TV, pool table, dart board, and poker table.
