26 W Main Street, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
$419,000
Property Type:
Commercial
Square Footage:
2,658
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
2,614
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$419,000
List Date:
6/12/2025
Last Modified:
7/12/2025
Overview
Description
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Here's a rare chance to bring one of Vinalhaven's most treasured waterfront properties back to life. Located in the center of town and perched directly over Carver's Harbor Pond, this is one of the few true waterfront dining opportunities on the island. Built in 1900, this historic building has long served as a gathering place for islanders and visitors alike. From 2017 to 2021, the previous owners thoughtfully renovated the space, transforming it from a beloved casual family eatery into a new concept with table service, locally inspired cuisine, craft cocktails, and live music. The revitalized restaurant was embraced by the community and praised by a Portland Press Herald food critic as the ''best renovation of 2019.'' Large picture windows in the back dining room offer beautiful water views, and the full bar adds to the inviting atmosphere. Although the restaurant has not been in active operation since 2021, the space remains well-maintained and full of potential ready for new ownership to carry the vision forward and bring fresh energy back to Main Street. With seating for 95 (75 inside and 20+ on the outdoor patio), plus a side-porch service window for ice cream or takeout. Above the restaurant is a fully winterized, 700+ sq ft studio apartment with radiant floor heat, Bosch appliances, white oak flooring, a gas fireplace, and sweeping pond views — perfect for an owner-operator or staff housing. The restaurant is being sold fully furnished and equipped for service, making this a turn key operation for a buyer looking to open a restaurant. Whether you're looking to bring back a beloved local spot or launch a new concept, this historic and beautifully located property offers unmatched potential — and a chance to reignite Main Street with food, music, and community once again.
Reference residential listing MLS #1625834
Listing Details MLS# 1626481
Location Information
- Street #
- 26
- Pre Direction
- W
- Street Name
- Main
- Street Type
- Street
- County
- Knox
- Town
- Vinalhaven
- State/Province
- ME
- Zip Code
- 04863
- Zip +4
- 3922
- Leased Land
- No
- Book
- 5767
- Page
- 215
- Map
- 18
- Lot
- 84
- Zoning
- RM1 shoreland
- Zoning Overlay
- No
- Tree Growth Y/N
- No
- Association Y/N
- No
Contract Information
- Original List Price
- 419000
Property Information
- Primary Use
- General Commercial
- Surveyed
- No
- Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
- Warranty
- Deed Restrictions
- Unknown
- Year Built
- 1900
- Year Renovated +/-
- 2
- SqFt Finished Total
- 2658
- Lot Size Acres +/-
- 0.06
- Total # Floors
- 0
Water Info
- Waterfront Amount
- 35
- Water Frontage Owned
- 35
- Water Body Name
- Carvers Pond
- Water Frontage Shared
- 0
Basement
- Other Description
- on piers
- Other
- Yes
Location
- Business District
- Yes
More Information
Source of Water Frontage
- Public Records
- Yes
Property Uses
- Restaurant
- Yes
Water Body Type
- Ocean
- Yes
Recreational Water
- Oceanfront
- Yes
Construction
- Wood Frame
- Yes
Foundation Materials
- Pillar/Post/Pier
- Yes
Exterior
- Clapboard
- Yes
Roof
- Shingle
- Yes
Heat System
- Radiant
- Yes
Heat Fuel
- Electric
- Yes
- K-1/Kerosene
- Yes
Cooling
- None
- Yes
Floors
- Laminate
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Parking
- On Street
- Yes
Electric
- Circuit Breakers
- Yes
Gas
- Bottled
- Yes
Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Yes
Water
- Public
- Yes
Property Features
Location:
Business District
Source of Water Frontage:
Public Records
Water Body Type:
Ocean
Recreational Water:
Oceanfront
Construction:
Wood Frame
Property Uses:
Restaurant
Basement:
Other
Foundation Materials:
Pillar/Post/Pier
Exterior:
Clapboard
Roof:
Shingle
Heat System:
Radiant
Heat Fuel:
K-1/Kerosene
Cooling:
None
Floors:
Laminate; Wood
Parking:
On Street
Electric:
Circuit Breakers
Gas:
Bottled
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Water:
Public
Listing Office:
Rock Coast Realty
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Last Updated: July - 12 - 2025
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