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- baths
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- Built
- 1910
198 - 204 Main Street
Berlin, NH 03570
Commercial Sale · Active · MLS #5108742
Listing Courtesy of Badger Peabody & Smith Realty | Don Lapointe
The home
About this home
The Albert Theater in downtown Berlin, NH, is a historically significant building first constructed in 1907 and rebuilt in 1910 after a fire. It originally served as a vaudeville and silent movie theater, transitioned to talking films in the 1920s, and operated as a theater until 1957. The building later became a WT Grants department store until 1976, then housed a vending machine business until 1998. The property was acquired in 1998 to support downtown revitalization and help retain JC Penney as an anchor store, though the retailer ultimately closed. After years without winter heat, frozen roof drains and water damage left the building in need of restoration. The current owners began a labor of love removing the old debris and starting the renovation process till 2018. They have currently maintained the building from 2018 to present. Today, the site presents strong redevelopment potential for investors seeking adaptive reuse opportunities that combine historic character with modern commercial or mixed-use space. Its central location and rich heritage make it a strong candidate for revitalization in Berlin’s downtown corridor. A small rear portion of the building contains wireless equipment and a cell tower under an easement agreement. A complete outline of updates, repairs, improvements, and plans is available for review online and at the building.
Property information
Details at a glance
Building4 property facts
- Style
- Other
- Year built
- 1910
- Foundation
- Brick/Mortar, Block, Stone
- Roof
- Membrane
Land & utilities4 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.26 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Zoning
- BG
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $7,392
- Assessment year
- 2025
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Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$2,386 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $1,770
- Property tax
- $616
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $7,392. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
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.
Listing history
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Price & market context
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| Metric | This home | Local listings |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $350,000 | $349,950Near the local benchmark |
| Price / sq ft | — | — |
| Days on market | 0 | 54100% below local |
Active city listing statistics from PrimeMLS as of September 12, 2026. Asking prices are not completed-sale values.
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