About this home
A LEGACY NEARLY 80 YEARS IN THE MAKING! Some businesses are built to make a living. Others are built to leave a legacy. For nearly 80 years, G.R. Porter & Sons and Porter's Family Restaurant have been part of the history and heart of Island Falls, Maine. What began as one man's vision has grown into a multigenerational family business built on hard work, dedication, and community. The story began with Galen R. Porter Sr., a World War II veteran who returned home after serving his country and founded G.R. Porter & Sons. His entrepreneurial spirit laid the foundation for generations of family ownership and a recognizable Aroostook County landmark. Now, nearly eight decades later, this remarkable legacy is ready for its next chapter! Strategically located just off Interstate 95 at Exit 276, the first interstate exit entering Aroostook County from the south, this property offers three established commercial business components: a gasoline and diesel fuel station, an automotive repair shop, and Porter's Family Restaurant. The fuel station serves local residents, commercial vehicles, and travelers heading north. The automotive shop offers opportunities for continued operations, with shop equipment and additional personal property potentially negotiable. The family restaurant provides another business component with an established community presence. Together, these businesses offer potential for multiple revenue streams, future growth, or a fresh entrepreneurial vision. Nearly 80 years of history, generations of dedication, and an established commercial location make this a rare investment opportunity. The Porter family built the foundation. Now, the next generation has the opportunity to carry the legacy forward. A historic location. Three business opportunities. One remarkable investment opportunity.
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Details at a glance
Interior1 property facts
- Flooring
- Laminate, Vinyl
Building4 property facts
- Style
- General Commercial
- Year built
- 1969
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Metal, Shingle
Land & utilities2 property facts
- Lot size
- 1.37 acres
- Zoning
- Commerical
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $4,327
- Assessment year
- 2025
Location
Estimated monthly cost
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- Principal & interest
- $6,574
- Property tax
- $361
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $4,327. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
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The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
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