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Established Restaurant and Bar
For Sale
$1,200,000

85 Macarthur Dr, New Bedford, MA 02740

Commercial Sale, New Bedford, MA

Property Size2,856 SF
Lot Size0.63 Acres
Price / SF$420.17
Days on Market271

Property Features for 85 Macarthur Dr

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning MUB
Zoning description Legal Conforming
Bathrooms 4
Full bathrooms 4
Rooms Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 4
Directions Please Use GPS
Standard status Active
APN M:0037 L:0323,2888484
Size 2,856 SF
Lot size 0.63 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Annual Amount 10337

Building Details

Year built 1984
Listing Agency: RE/MAX Vantage · RE/MAX International
Listed By: Eddie Lopez
Added: Jan 26 Changed: Oct 19 Last Checked: Oct 24 at 10:06PM
MLS# 73471763

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Investment Insights

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The offering combines an operating restaurant business with its underlying real estate at 85 Macarthur Dr in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The 2,856-square-foot property was built in 1984 and is equipped for restaurant and bar operations, with four bathrooms identified in the room schedule. The sale also includes the business and liquor license.

The parcel contains 0.63 acres and carries MUB zoning. The combined real estate and business format provides a single acquisition for an owner seeking an existing food-and-beverage operation with the physical property included.

Key Highlights

  • Operating restaurant business and underlying real estate offered together
  • Liquor license included in the sale
  • 2,856 square feet on a 0.63‑acre parcel

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$42,797
Cap Rate
3.57%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$855,940 $855.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$611,386 $611.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$475,522 $475.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,856 SF
Gross rent
$61.7K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.6K −$1.62/SF
EGI
$57.1K $19.98/SF
− OpEx
−$14.3K −$5.00/SF
NOI
$42.8K $14.99/SF
Area
New Bedford, MA
Vacancy
7.50%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$855,940
Cap Rate 7%
$611,386
Cap Rate 9%
$475,522

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$611.4K
$535.0K – $713.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $42,797 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.57%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$842.1K
$736.9K – $982.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $58,948 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.91%
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Current Use

Knuckle Heads Bar & Pub

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Building Supply Auto Parts Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom Spa & Massage Center HVAC Service

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
Liquor license

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

963
Businesses Nearby
32k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Groceries 54% Dining 28% Hotels & Casinos 16% Shops & Services 1%
Price Rite Groceries
17,468 visits/mo 0.0 miles
Dunkin' Donuts Dining
6,939 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Fairfield Inn Hotels & Casinos
5,110 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Honey Dew Donuts Dining
2,208 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Maaco Shops & Services
443 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 02740, MA

45,166
Population
20,532
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
18%
College-Educated
77%
High-School Grad
5.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,924
Density / Sq Mi
$54,563
Median Household Income
$39,310
Median Earnings
$1,052
Median Rent
$303,400
Median Home Value
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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

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Business and underlying property are included with restaurant equipment and a liquor license.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 85 Macarthur Dr New Bedford, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,200,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Operating restaurant business and underlying real estate offered together; Liquor license included in the sale; 2,856 square feet on a 0.63‑acre parcel
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