Historic Bar & Pub with Live
For Sale
$679,000
56 Main Street, Harrison, ME 04040
COMMERCIAL - Harrison, ME
Property Size4,485 SF
Lot Size2.58 Acres
Price / SF$151.39
Days on Market31
Property Features for 56 Main Street
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
Res & Lim. comm
Rooms
Basement
Parking features
Offsite
Interior features
Storage
Basement
Full, Walk-Out Access
Accessibility
Accessible Approach with Ramp
Lot features
Downtown, Business District, Historic District, Near Shopping
Standard status
Active
Size
4,485 SF
Lot size
2.58 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
6650
Utilities
Sewer type
Private Sewer
Heating system
Pellet Stove, Forced Air, Zoned, Propane (Heating)
Cooling system
Central Air
Water source
Public
Amenities
full bar
live music
fireplace lounge
direct trail access
town boat docks
three-phase power
central air conditioning
wheelchair accessible
Building Details
Flooring type
Wood, Tile
Building materials
Wood Frame, Wood Siding
Roof type
Metal
Additional Structures
Storage
Listing Agency:
Oberg Insurance & Real Estate Agency, Inc.
(207) 647-5551
Listed By:
Jaime Rolfe
(207) 228-4903
Added: Jul 7
Changed: Aug 4
Last Checked: Aug 6 at 2:06AM
MLS# 1660395
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
A beloved Harrison Village landmark, this historic wood-frame bar and pub is set up for active restaurant and bar service with 125 seats, a full bar, a cozy fireplace lounge, and live music. The building was extensively renovated in 1996 and features a metal roof, hardwood and tile floors, and a granite/block and poured concrete foundation with a full walk-out basement. Indoor storage is available, and wheelchair accessibility includes an accessible approach with a ramp.
The property sits at 56 Main Street in Harrison and is between Long Lake and Crystal Lake. Direct trail access behind the building connects to snowmobiling and related four-season recreation, and town boat docks are across the street, supporting year-round draw from lake boaters and winter trail traffic.
Commercial-grade systems include three-phase power, zoned forced-air heating with a pellet stove and propane heat, central air conditioning, public water, and private sewer. Offsite parking supports guest access, with zoning noted as Res & Lim. comm.
The property sits at 56 Main Street in Harrison and is between Long Lake and Crystal Lake. Direct trail access behind the building connects to snowmobiling and related four-season recreation, and town boat docks are across the street, supporting year-round draw from lake boaters and winter trail traffic.
Commercial-grade systems include three-phase power, zoned forced-air heating with a pellet stove and propane heat, central air conditioning, public water, and private sewer. Offsite parking supports guest access, with zoning noted as Res & Lim. comm.
Key Highlights
- 2.58‑acre property on Main Street in Harrison, ME
- 4,485 SF wood‑frame bar and pub with full walk‑out basement
- 125‑seat capacity with full bar and live music
Financial Insights For Specialty Retail
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
NOI Build-Up
- 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.
| Component | $ | $/SF |
|---|---|---|
| Gross rent | $80.7k | $18.00 |
| − Vacancy | −$13.7k | −$3.06 |
| EGI | $67.0k | $14.94 |
| − OpEx | −$16.8k | −$3.74 |
| NOI | $50.3k | $11.21 |
4,485 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 17.00% · expense 25.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$717.9K
$628.2K – $837.6K
NOI $50,254 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.40%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.23M
$1.08M – $1.44M
NOI $86,289 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.71%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Yes
Utilities to site
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
59
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Demographics for 04040, ME
2,853
Population
2,128
Households
1.3
Avg Household Size
52
Median Age
32%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
62.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
46
Density / Sq Mi
$58,267
Median Household Income
$40,176
Median Earnings
$795
Median Rent
$243,600
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Bar & Pub - Historic bar and pub with 125-seat capacity, full bar, and live music plus direct trail access.
Where is this bar & pub located?
The property is located at 56 Main Street Harrison, ME.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $679,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2.58‑acre property on Main Street in Harrison, ME; 4,485 SF wood‑frame bar and pub with full walk‑out basement; 125‑seat capacity with full bar and live music
