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Former home of Sandy's Purple Palace Diner, this is the first time offered for sale in 41 years! The 1,618 square foot freestanding, restaurant building is in a prime location within walking distance of Short Sands Beach. In the heart of the York Beach Commercial District, this property has fantastic visibility with heavy foot and car traffic. Across the street you'll find The Golden Rod, right next door is Molly O's and it is also surrounded by many other shops, restaurants and hotels.

Full Property Details for 1 Railroad Ave

General

  • Sold For: $500,000
  • Taxes: $3,936 (2024)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Retail
  • Source: MREIS
  • MLS ID: 1580544
  • Added to Site: 486 day(s) ago

Business

  • Business Type: Bar/Tavern/Lounge, Commercial, Retail, Restaurant

Parking

  • Parking Features: Paved, On Street

Location

  • County: York

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Roof: Flat
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Building Size: 1618
  • Square Feet: 1,618
  • Living Area: 1,618 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 2004

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 871.2
  • Zoning: YBVC
  • Lot Description: Near Turnpike/Interstate, Downtown, Near Shopping

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $3,936
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Lot Number: 6

Listed by The Boulos Company (207) 772-1333
Sold by The Boulos Company (207) 772-1333

Listing agents

— 1 Railroad Ave —

  • The Boulos Company

    207-772-1333

  • The Boulos Company

    207-772-1333

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NMLS#: 1598647

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Schools serving 1 Railroad Ave

School District:York
NameGradesDistance
Coastal Ridge Elementary School
1 Coastal Ridge Drive, York, ME 03909
2-42.2 mi
Village Elementary School-York
124 York Street, York, ME 03909
K-13 mi
York Middle School
30 Organug Road, York, ME 03909
5-83.3 mi
York High School
1 Robert Stevens Drive, York, ME 03909
9-121.7 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 1 Railroad Ave

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/14/2025
Sold
$500,000
-28.06%
MLS
5/23/2024
Price Reduced
$695,000
-13.02%
MLS
5/16/2024
Price Reduced
$799,000
-10.73%
MLS
1/17/2024
Listed
$895,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by The Boulos Company (207) 772-1333
Sold by The Boulos Company (207) 772-1333

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1 Railroad Avenue, York, ME 03909 (MLS# 1580544) is a Retail property that was sold at $500,000 on February 14, 2025. Want to learn more about 1 Railroad Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Retail real estate for sale in York? You can browse all York real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.