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Offered at $899,000Active
beds
baths
sq ft
Built
1948

185 Main Street

Bethel, VT 05032

Commercial Sale · Active · MLS #5099376
Listing Courtesy of Hall Collins Real Estate Group | Holly Hall, Franchesca Collins

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About this home

An incredible opportunity awaits with this well-established hardware store located on bustling Main Street. This cornerstone business has been serving the community as a hardware store since 1912, providing a wide range of hardware supplies, specialty stoves, tools, and home improvement products to a loyal and established local customer base. The prime location has great visibility and high daily traffic counts make it a lucrative investment for entrepreneurs looking to step into a new venture. The store features a spacious retail area of 5,000 sqft with well-organized aisles and shelving, a comprehensive inventory list (all included with the sale), and a modern POS system for efficient transactions. It also includes ample parking space for customers. Mini splits offer both heating and cooling with backup oil heat. This hardware store is known for its reliable products and friendly service. With its ideal location on Main Street and a history of steady performance, it offers a turnkey solution for aspiring business owners. Sellers are willing to do a formal transition and train a new owner on the ins and outs of the business. The established brand has a strong reputation for exceptional customer service and expert advice. Detailed financials and inventory records are available upon request with a signed NDA. A new owner could use this space as it is, or create their own vision and dream. The versatility and options are endless.

Property information

Details at a glance

Interior1 property facts
Heating
Heat Pump, Hot Water, Electric, Oil
Building3 property facts
Style
Other
Year built
1948
Roof
Membrane
Land & utilities4 property facts
Lot size
0.11 acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Zoning
Village/Commercial
Financial2 property facts
Annual taxes
$5,609
Assessment year
2025

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Known monthly costs$5,013 / monthAdjust
Principal & interest
$4,546
Property tax
$467
Insurance
Not entered
HOA
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Listing annual taxes: $5,609. 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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This home compared with active listings in Bethel
MetricThis homeLocal listings
List price$899,000$512,00076% above local
Price / sq ft
Days on market07100% below local

Active city listing statistics from PrimeMLS as of September 11, 2026. Asking prices are not completed-sale values.

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