Courtesy: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
207-780-8900
At the entrance to MDI's Southwest Harbor and Acadia National Park, the recently renovated historic Wayside Inn awaits its next chapter. Once a favorite place for steamed lobsters, homemade meals, and rooms for tired hikers, the renovated, modernized space is ready to fill a need for more places to eat, sleep or shop for tourists, locals, and crew alike. With a new entrance off the DOT permitted parking area for 14 spaces, accessible ramp, enclosed wrap-around porch, large kitchen, four bedrooms and an unfinished third floor the possibilities are many. The beloved Milagro Coffee and Expresso shop with a two-bedroom apartment across the street is also for sale (MLS#1592481. The Wayside would be a perfect place to accommodate their growing crowds and loyal followers. Seal Cove Road leads to the beautiful trails of ANP's Quietside and biking off Western Mountain road. The Charlotte Rhoades Park and Butterfly Garden is directly across the street and sidewalks lead to a short stroll to the village and hikes off Fernald Point Road. A vibrant year-round community, Southwest Harbor welcomes what's next!
Courtesy: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
207-780-8900
Welcome to Milagro Coffee and Expresso! After opening their first coffee shop in Bar Harbor in 2002 and bringing gourmet coffee from the Seattle area to MDI, Milagro moved to their current location in Southwest Harbor in 2010. Now in their 22nd season, they expanded the shop in 2018 to better provide their loyal and growing customers with a larger kitchen to prepare get-there-first delicious baked goods and expanded flow for the line that starts early for tasty beverages. There is dedicated parking space for ten cars with outdoor seating to accommodate sun and shade seekers during the height of the season and an indoor cafe for patrons any time of year. Currently open from Memorial Day to when the leaves peak, the potential for longer hours, more days, and year-round customer desire and demand awaits the next stewards of this beloved island institution. Additionally, the bright, two-bedroom apartment above allows for a short commute for early baking, staff housing, or short term-rentals. Offered separately but at the same time as The Wayside (MLS 1592478) across the street, both properties are the first and last for visitors to and from the vibrant Quietside of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park.
Courtesy: Realty of Maine
207-667-2300
Fully operational and profitable business near Acadia National Park. This auto repair and car wash business has been around for about 30 years and enjoys a large loyal customer base. The buildings and lot are in very good condition and have great appeal. Currently operating with 6 full time employees this truly is a business you can step into and make money from day one. The garage has room for 6 cars at once with 4 lifts including an alignment bay. The car wash has one automatic bay and one self service bay. The lot has room for about 48 cars and can be used for a variety of businesses. Make an appointment today to check out this great business opportunity.
Courtesy: Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
207-338-3500
Discover a piece of Southwest Harbor's rich history with Sawyer Market, a cornerstone of this vibrant community. This business, situated in the heart of downtown Southwest Harbor, has undergone a complete renovation and is now turn-key, awaiting its next proud owners. Step into a fully upgraded space featuring a new walk-in cooler, a state-of-the-art kitchen with an induction stove and double ovens, 3-bay commercial stainless steel sink, separate vegetable wash sink, upgraded handwashing stations at every workstation, large walk in cooler, and refinished hardwood floors throughout. The interior showcases fresh paint throughout, beautiful tin ceilings, and modern touches like a brand new energy-efficient walk-in cooler with oversized subway tile walls and energy-efficient LED lighting. The wooden wine rack, capable of displaying approximately 500 bottles, adds a touch of elegance. Exterior enhancements include all-new siding, a durable metal roof, and wide double entry doors at the rear, providing access to a public parking area. With its prime location in Zone A, the retail possibilities for this building are virtually limitless. This could be a perfect way to support the local organic farms, breweries, and fishing community offering locally sourced goods to the community. Own a piece of Southwest Harbor's legacy and make your mark on this thriving community. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this historic establishment. Schedule a viewing today and envision the endless possibilities for your business in this prime Southwest Harbor location.
Courtesy: ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
207-947-6788
Successful high end restaurant with real estate available for sale in the center of Southwest Harbor. This business has enjoyed a loyal local and summer resident following for many years. Dining room seating for 44 guests, 8 guests at the charming bar, and recently updated outdoor seating area for 24-40 people. The property has been excellently maintained. Exterior terrace was completely overhauled in 2020. Attic has blown in insulation, new propane furnace was installed in 2023, roof was reshingled in 2021, and heat pump keeps the space cool on hot days. Continue operating as a restaurant or use the open floor plan for a new business venture. The building would be well suited for many future uses including professional offices and retail. The property has been beautifully maintained. Kitchen photos to come.
Courtesy: Swan Agency Real Estate
207-288-5818
Amazing opportunity to own one of the oldest running businesses on Mount Desert Island. This store has been a staple of Southwest Harbor for 77 years serving both locals and visitors year round. Currently featuring grocery, deli, produce, take-out, gas and diesel, this location continues to be a hot spot on the ''quiet side'' of Mount Desert Island year after year. Situated on 1.79 acres of land with a 996 sq ft, 3 bedroom 1 bath home on the property which could provide employee housing or additional rental income. Don't miss out on the chance to own this lucrative little piece of history in Southwest Harbor.
Southwest Harbor is located in Maine. Southwest Harbor, Maine has a population of 1,684. Southwest Harbor is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 26.52% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 24.5%.
The median household income in Southwest Harbor, Maine is $57,188. The median household income for the surrounding county is $51,438 compared to the national median of $57,652. The median age of people living in Southwest Harbor is 50.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 79.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 13.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 47.7 inches per year, with 71.8 inches of snow per year.
