30 Cottage St

Bar Harbor, ME 04609

$1,800,000
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4,167 Sq. Ft.
$432 / Sq. Ft.
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$432
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Description

Smack in the center of bustling downtown Bar Harbor, Finback Ale House presents a rare opportunity to own a thriving restaurant and bar paired with flexible living or rental space. The first floor features a beautifully handcrafted wooden bar with seating for 80+ guests, open-air dining along Cottage Street, a commercial kitchen, and two restrooms. Upstairs, a six-bedroom, two-bath apartment offers valuable options—owner occupancy, staff housing, or potential conversion into two units. With its prime...Smack in the center of bustling downtown Bar Harbor, Finback Ale House presents a rare opportunity to own a thriving restaurant and bar paired with flexible living or rental space. The first floor features a beautifully handcrafted wooden bar with seating for 80+ guests, open-air dining along Cottage Street, a commercial kitchen, and two restrooms. Upstairs, a six-bedroom, two-bath apartment offers valuable options—owner occupancy, staff housing, or potential conversion into two units. With its prime location in one of Maine's busiest coastal towns, this property sits at the crossroads of millions of visitors each year. Bar Harbor is the gateway to Acadia National Park, which welcomes nearly 4 million visitors annually, ensuring steady foot traffic and year-round demand. Whether you're looking to continue a successful operation, expand with your own concept, or invest in mixed-use real estate in a high-demand destination, Finback Ale House is a standout opportunity.
  1. Listed by Erica Brooks • Portside Real Estate Group

Property Details for 30 Cottage Street

Zoning
DT Village 1
LISTING UPDATED: 09/18/2025 10:57 AM

Property Details for 30 Cottage Street

StatusActive
MLS #1637811
Days on Market90
Taxes$9,524 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMixed Use
MLS TypeCommercial / Mixed Use
Year Built1895
Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,178 SF
CountyHancock County

Location

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Building Information for 30 Cottage Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1895Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,178 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,688 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,894

Property Taxes

$794

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 30 Cottage Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zip Code: 1810
  • Directions: Main Street or Route 3/Eden Street to Cottage Street.
  • Town: Bar Harbor
  • State/Province: ME
  • Zip Code: 04609
  • County: Hancock
  • Geo Latitude: 44.389495
  • Geo Longitude: -68.205652
  • Tax Lot: 369
  • Location:Business District: Yes
  • Location:Downtown: Yes
  • Location:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Location:Retail Strip: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Features: No Parking, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Street
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 7105
  • Tax Map Number: 104
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Parcel Number: BARH-000104-000000-000369
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $9,524.00
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Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Building Area Total: 4167.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.05
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2178.0
  • Street Number: 30
  • Property Information:Surveyed: Unknown
  • Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
  • Property Information:Total # Floors: 2.00
Property and Assessments
  • Leased Land: No
  • Property Type: Commercial
  • Property Type Label: Commercial
  • Property Sub-Type: Mixed Use
  • Year Built: 1895
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Gas:Bottled: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame
Interior Features
  • # Floors: 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 0
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): .00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): .00

Property History for 30 Cottage Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1637811

$1,800,000—
Mar 19, 2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1476619

$1,395,000—
Jan 13, 2021

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1476619

—
Nov 18, 2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1476619

$1,495,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/05/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1637811

$1,800,000
03/19/2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1476619

$1,395,000
01/13/2021

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1476619

—
11/18/2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1476619

$1,495,000

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Public Records for 30 Cottage Street

Taxable ValueLand$527,800Additions$420,800Total$948,600
Tax Record2024$9,524 ($794 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt3,542 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,542 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,178 SqFtStyleRestaurantYear Built1895CountyHANCOCKAPNBARH M:104 L:369

Schools near 30 Cottage Street

This home is within Bar Harbor Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Conners-Emerson School
Public - K to 8
Mt Desert Island High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Conners-Emerson School
PublicK to 8

Mt Desert Island High School
Public9 to 12

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More information about 30 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

30 Cottage Street is a mixed use property for sale in Bar Harbor, ME 04609. This property was listed for sale on September 5, 2025 by Portside Real Estate Group, it's currently listed at $1,800,000. It has been on the market for a total of 90 days and was last sold on March 19, 2021. This listing's school districts are Mt Desert Community School District, Bar Harbor Public Schools. Nearby schools include Conners-Emerson School and Mt Desert Island High School. 30 Cottage Street is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 4,167 sqft mixed use property built in 1895.

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