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Property 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 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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 30 Cottage St
General
- Price: $1,695,000
- Taxes: $9,524 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: MREIS
- MLS ID: 1637811
- Updated: 1/12/2026
- Added to Site: 122 day(s) ago
Business
- Business Type: Bar/Tavern/Lounge, Commercial, Retail, Restaurant
Parking
- Parking Features: No Parking, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Street
Location
- County: Hancock
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Building Size: 4167
- Square Feet: 4,167
- Living Area: 4,167 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1895
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,178
- Zoning: DT Village 1
- Lot Description: Downtown, Business District, Near Shopping, Retail Strip
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $9,524
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Lot Number: 369
Listed by Portside Real Estate Group (207) 288-5818
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Schools
Schools serving 30 Cottage St
School Districts:Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Community School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Conners-Emerson School 11 Eagle Lake Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 | K-8 | 0.5 mi |
Mt Desert Island High School 1081 Eagle Lake Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 | 9-12 | 4.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 30 Cottage St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/12/2026
Price Reduced
$1,695,000
-5.83%
MLS
9/16/2025
Listed
$1,800,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 30 Cottage St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$9,524
16%
$948,600
—
2023
$8,234
10%
$948,600
18%
2022
$7,481
5%
$802,700
10%
2021
$7,107
-14%
$729,700
5%
2020
$8,240
1%
$692,400
1%
2019
$8,123
16%
$685,500
8%
2017
$6,983
6%
$637,100
4%
2016
$6,596
1%
$614,700
—
2015
$6,510
4%
$614,700
—
2014
$6,282
4%
$614,700
—
2012
$6,049
—
$614,700
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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30 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 (MLS# 1637811) is a Commercial property. 30 Cottage Street is currently listed for $1,695,000 and was received on September 16, 2025. Want to learn more about 30 Cottage Street? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Bar Harbor? You can browse all Bar Harbor real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

