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Historic Train Station Restaurant
For Sale
$999,900

237 E Main Street, Searsport, ME 04974

Commercial Sale, Searsport, ME

Property Size4,000 SF
Lot Size1.50 Acres
Price / SF$249.98
Days on Market47

Property Features for 237 E Main Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Retail
Rooms Basement
Basement Full, Walk-Out Access, Finished
Lot features Business District, Near Shopping
Standard status Active
Size 4,000 SF
Lot size 1.50 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Annual Amount 4429

Utilities

Sewer type Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Heating system Electric (Heating), Forced Air, Heat Pump (Heating), Oil
Cooling system Heat Pump
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1910
Flooring type Wood
Building materials Steel Frame, Wood Frame, Clapboard, Wood Siding, Other Exterior
Roof type Composition, Shingle
Listing Agency: Maine Country and Coast Real Estate
Listed By: Judson Colby · License #923128
Added: Jul 7 Changed: Aug 19 Last Checked: Aug 22 at 5:06PM
MLS# 1670573

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This restaurant property is housed in a renovated historic train station building and is designed for food and hospitality uses, including restaurant and dining experiences, a bakery, a gourmet market, and culinary event programming. The layout includes a commercial kitchen plus dedicated retail areas and a private studio for chef’s tables, workshops, tastings, and intimate dinners.

The custom culinary studio features an Italian chef’s station with a marble work surface, induction cooking, and a modular design intended to support demonstrations, retail displays, or hands-on instruction. The property is located at 237 E Main Street in Searsport, ME.

With 1.5 acres and a 4,000 SF building, the facility was built in 1910. Construction materials include steel frame and wood frame with clapboard and wood siding. The building has wood flooring, shingle and composition roofing, and is served by public water with private sewer and a septic tank. Heating includes oil, heat pump, forced air, and electric heating, with cooling provided by a heat pump.

Key Highlights

  • Renovated historic train station restaurant concept with bakery, gourmet market, and culinary event space
  • Italian chef’s station with marble work surface and induction cooking; modular for demos, retail, or instruction
  • 1.5 acres with a 4,000 SF building

Property Analytics

Current Use

Massimo's Restaurant Studio ... Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Storage Facility Furniture & Home Goods Grocery & Convenience Store Carpet & Flooring Store

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

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

38
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 04974, ME

2,649
Population
1,628
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
50
Median Age
28%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
28.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
92
Density / Sq Mi
$61,283
Median Household Income
$42,955
Median Earnings
$891
Median Rent
$242,200
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 - Restaurant, bakery, gourmet market, and culinary event space in a renovated historic train station building.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 237 E Main Street Searsport, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $999,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Renovated historic train station restaurant concept with bakery, gourmet market, and culinary event space; Italian chef’s station with marble work surface and induction cooking; modular for demos, retail, or instruction; 1.5 acres with a 4,000 SF building
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