Discover an exciting investment opportunity with unlimited possibilities on the Machias River. This property features a 3-unit apartment building with a first-floor 2-bedroom unit, a second-floor 2-bedroom unit, and a spacious two-story 3-bedroom unit facing the river. The river unit has been completely redone from head to toe and is move-in ready, featuring all new appliances, flooring, paint, and vanities. Ample parking is available, along with a former commercial building and a small shed. A standout feature is the flexible zoning, allowing you to build within 25' of the water's edge. Whether you're considering cabins, a hotel, commercial enterprises, or residential development, this property caters to all. Situated on 1.91 acres of surveyed land, annual taxes are $3,418.62. Don't miss this unique opportunity to invest in a property with boundless potential.
Located in the heart of Machias, this property is perfectly located for your business venture, home, or both! The first floor is currently set up as a business with a half bath and kitchenette, but could also be joined with the newly renovated apartment on the second floor to be one large home, or both could be used separately. Only a short drive to local public beaches, boat landings, restaurants, and shopping. Don't miss out on this versatile property!
The centerpiece of this historic structure is a 1635 square foot two story high great room on the third floor. Spacious in its design, elegant in its execution, with intact tin ceilings and pendant lighting, it is awe inspiring. Below it a commercial kitchen and dining hall capable of seating up to 100 guests. And we've only accounted for a bout half of a total of over 8,000 usable square feet. For years this building has served as a meeting place, and served well. Today it awaits your new purpose, with potential for many uses. Events or wellness center? Corporate meeting place? Apartments? Cooperative for shops or vendors? The location lends to many uses. From a site just a few hundred feet from US Routes 1 and 1A., county buildings, courts, local commercial district, and the walkable downtown of Machias are all nearby. A jumping off point to coastal Washington County, Machias is the county seat and home of the University of Maine at Machias. Bar Harbor and Maritime Canada are all easy reach day trips. Some notice is appreciated, but scheduling is easy. Come walk though this historic structure today.
This centrally located commercial building sits within walking distance of all downtown amenities, and within 5 minutes of all public services. The 4,062 square foot 2 level building is especially well-built, spacious, and filled with light. There are multiple office spaces, 2 large gathering spaces, a huge well-equipped kitchen, and lots of accessible heated storage available for future use as a congregational facility, meeting hall, retail or office space. Other possibilities for future use might include a conversion into medical office suites, apartments, a recreational facility, catering business, restaurant, or a light manufacturing facility. The huge 1.14 acre lot is only currently half utilized. The added potential space might easily host a community gathering area, park, or additional parking for a converted facility. Very reasonably priced at only $77/square foot.
MAIN STREETS are vital centers of commerce and social connection, important fixtures in the landscape of towns small and large across America. This Main Street in this small town is no exception: when something is happening, it is often happening here. In Machias, Main Street and Route 1 are one and the same, the main artery locally through which traffic flows, from tourists seeking services while enjoying our great outdoors to local residents living their daily lives. 25 Main Street has been a part of that landscape for more than 100 years. During its life, many businesses have flourished inside its walls. Principally a hardware store, other businesses or occupants have included shops of all kinds taking advantage of the street level plate glass store fronts. A suite of second floor offices has included everything from a newspaper to private spaces for counselors and therapists. An unfinished third floor area would make the perfect owner's apartment, with elevated views possible over Bad Little Falls above and below. Unused spaces are fresh palettes, opportunities to add to the utility and revenue of this historic structure. The basement level opens to municipal parking at ground level on the river side of the building. Current ownership has made improvements and updates to heating and roofing systems. The wildly popular Machias River General can be part of the purchase, please inquire as to pricing/terms. Financials for all can be provided where there is serious interest and with a signed NDA. Investment is happening all along this Main Street, this coastal Maine town is growing, and your business and opportunity can too!
Machias is located in Maine. Machias, Maine has a population of 2,054. Machias is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 24.55% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 22.5%.
The median household income in Machias, Maine is $23,525. The median household income for the surrounding county is $46,689 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Machias is 40.7 years.
The average high temperature in July is 75.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 9.6 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 51.3 inches per year, with 65.1 inches of snow per year.