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Property Description
EXCEPTIONAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Turn-key investment and business opportunity in the heart of Bristol's vibrant downtown! Welcome to the home of the beloved Purple Pit Café, a well-established destination in the Newfound Lake Region known for award-winning coffee, espresso drinks, specialty lattes, fresh baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, salads, ice cream, gelato and more. This exceptional mixed-use property includes the business, real estate, furniture, fixtures, equipment and the Purple Pit name. The first-floor features inviting Cafe restaurant space with outdoor seating, Ice cream & Gelato counter plus the seasonal "Rib Room" serving mouth-watering Texas BBQ on weekends. Approved for 75 seats. Full basement offers abundant storage and expansion potential for catering, bakery production or creative studio space. Above, three fully rented apartments provide steady income to help offset expenses. Ideally located in bustling Bristol Square near shops, galleries, the Pemi River and the scenic Pemi-Path, this high-visibility location captures both local and tourist traffic along the gateway to beautiful Newfound Lake. Whether owner-operated or investor-owned with management in place, this thriving business offers tremendous opportunity with room to grow in one of New Hampshire's most charming lake communities. ASSET SALE TO INCLUDE REAL ESTATE, EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE, FIXTURES & PURPLE PIT NAME.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 28 Central Square
General
- Price: $649,900
- Taxes: $4,921 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Retail
- Source: PrimeMLS
- MLS ID: 5089327
- Updated: 5/16/2026
- Added to Site: Today
Additional Information
- Equipment: Smoke Detector
Parking
- Parking: On Street, Paved
Location
- County: Grafton
- Driving Directions: From I-93 Take Exit 23. Take NH-Route 104 WEST. Continue for 5.6 miles, LEFT onto Central Square, First LEFT to parking area.. Building is at the corner of Central Square & Spring Street.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Mini Split
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Hot Water, Propane
Utilities
- Sewer: Public
Structural Information
- Basement Entrance: Interior
- Basement Desc.: Basement Stairs, Concrete, Concrete Floor, Finished, Interior Access, Interior Stairs, Storage Space
- Roof: Membrane
- Square Feet: 5,773
- Finished Total: 5,773 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1930
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 4
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,485
- Frontage: Yes Road Frontage
- Frontage Feet: 145
- Zoning: Downtown Commercial
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Front Type: Lake
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $112.58
- Tax Amount: $4,921.84
- Tax Year: 2025
Timeshare
- Fractional Own: Adequate
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Deed, Property Disclosure, Tax Map, Town Permit
Listed by Old Mill Properties REALTORS, Lorna Platts Sirois
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Schools
Schools serving 28 Central Square
School District:Newfound Area School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bristol Elementary School 55 School Street, Bristol, NH 03222 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Newfound Memorial Middle School 155 North Main Street, Bristol, NH 03222 | 7-8 | 0.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 28 Central Square
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/16/2026
Listed
$649,900
62.48%
MLS
3/31/2026
Sold
$400,000
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Public Record
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 28 Central Square
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,922
15%
$374,000
106%
2024
$4,289
4%
$181,600
—
2023
$4,131
8%
$181,600
—
2022
$3,812
4%
$181,600
—
2021
$3,670
-2%
$181,600
—
2020
$3,757
-6%
$181,600
4%
2019
$3,995
5%
$175,200
—
2018
$3,819
-1%
$175,200
—
2017
$3,877
7%
$175,200
—
2016
$3,613
4%
$175,200
1%
2015
$3,482
8%
$173,000
8%
2014
$3,219
—
$159,900
—
2013
$3,227
—
$159,900
—
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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28 Central Square, Bristol, NH 03222 (MLS# 5089327) is a Retail property. 28 Central Square is currently listed for $649,900 and was received on May 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 28 Central Square? Do you have questions about finding other Retail real estate for sale in Bristol? You can browse all Bristol real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

