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Property Description
A rare development opportunity in the heart of Middletown. This unique offering includes two adjacent, fully operational businesses available together as a single package. Diego's Cantina is a turnkey, 5,500 sq. ft., 166-seat, pond-front Mexican restaurant and function venue long recognized as a Middletown staple. With beautiful west-facing Easton Pond views, the space is ideal for dining, private events, and year-round operations. Next door, Rejects Brewery offers 3,600 sq. ft. of versatile, LBA-zoned space suitable for a wide range of uses including food service, manufacturing, distribution, and more. Combined, the properties create a .57-acre parcel with strong potential for future hotel development or mixed-use projects, while also providing the option to operate two established businesses immediately. An exceptional investment opportunity with multiple paths for value creation.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 116 Aquidneck Ave
General
- Sold For: $3,725,000
- Taxes: $30,521 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Manufacturing
- Source: STWMLS
- MLS ID: 1401255
- Added to Site: 169 day(s) ago
Business
- Business Type: Commercial, Distribution, Food & Beverage, Hotel/Mote
- Year Established: 2018
- Seating Capacity: 300
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Fire Alarm
Parking
- Total Spaces: 44
Location
- County: Newport
- Subdivision: Eastons Beach
Community
- Units Assoc/Comm: 2
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Utilities
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Structural Information
- # Buildings: 2
- Detached/Attached: Attached
- Construction: Frame, Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partial
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Building Size: 9149
- Finished Total: 9,149 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 9,149 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1960
- Other Struct. Feat.: Public Restrooms
Lot Features
- Property View: Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.57
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 24,829
- Lot Size: 24829
- Frontage: City Street, Paved
- Sidewalks: Yes
- Potential Use: Investment, Mixed Use, Residential, Retail
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $30,521
- Tax Year: 2025
- Owner Pays: All Utilities
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Environmental Study, License(s), Site Plan, Survey, Water/Well Report
- Inclusions: All restaurant FF&E to convey with the sale.
- Property ID: 116124AQUIDNECKAVMDLT
- Lot Number: 135/137
Listed by Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
Sold by Hogan Associates Christie's
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Schools
Schools serving 116 Aquidneck Ave
School District:Middletown School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Middletown High School 130 Valley Road, Middletown, RI 02842 | 9-12 | 1.7 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 116 Aquidneck Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/26/2026
Sold
$3,725,000
-6.85%
MLS
2/18/2026
Price Reduced
$3,999,000
-4.79%
MLS
12/08/2025
Listed
$4,200,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
116 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842 (MLS# 1401255) is a Manufacturing property that was sold at $3,725,000 on May 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 116 Aquidneck Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Manufacturing real estate for sale in Middletown? You can browse all Middletown real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

