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28 Central Square, Bristol, NH

Commercial Sale

For SaleActive
Built 1930|Bristol

Listed by Old Mill Properties REALTORS · Lorna Platts Sirois

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.

Property Details

Essentials & finishes

    • Property Type:Commercial Sale
    • Year Built:1930
    • County:NH-Grafton
    • Town:Bristol, NH
    • Status:Active
    • Days on Market:59

    Primary Features

    CountyNH-Grafton
    Property TypeCommercial Sale
    Year Built1930
    ZoningDowntown Commercial

    Interior Features

    BasementYes
    Basement Access TypeInterior
    Basement DescriptionConcrete, Concrete Floor, Finished, Interior Access, Interior Stairs, Storage Space, Basement Stairs
    CoolingMini Split
    Electric100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
    HeatingBaseboard, Hot Water, Propane

    Financial Details

    Cable CompanyBreezeline
    Electric CompanyEversource
    Foreclosed / Bank-Owned / REONo
    Sale IncludesBuilding, Equipment, Land/Building, Land/Building/Business
    Tax - Gross Amount$4,921.84
    Tax Year2025

    Additional

    ConstructionBlock Exterior, Concrete Exterior
    CovenantsNo
    EasementsNo
    Flood ZoneUnknown
    Pre-ConstructionNo
    SeasonalNo
    SurveyedNo
    Water Access DetailsMunicipal Residents Only

    External Features

    FoundationConcrete
    Lot FeaturesIn Town, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Corner Lot, Curbing, Neighbor Business, Open Lot, River, Sidewalks, Street Lights
    Lot - Acres0.08
    Lot - SqFt3,485
    ParkingOn Street, Paved
    Road FrontageYes
    Road Frontage Length145
    RoofMembrane
    SewerPublic Sewer
    UtilitiesCable Available, Propane, Phone Connected
    Water SourcePublic
    Water Body TypeLake
    MLS®: PrimeMLS #5089327; Listed by Old Mill Properties REALTORS · Lorna Platts Sirois

    Property History

    Annual taxes for this property

    YearAssessed Tax
    2024$11,048
    2023$10,772
    2022$10,496

    Estimated from list price; verify with the town assessor.

    Market Data

    Live snapshot computed from active listings in this town

    • Active listings in Bristol23
    • Average list price$625,133
    • Price range$169,000 – $1,299,900
    • Market sentimentBuyer's Market

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    Estimate your monthly payment for this home

    20%
    Loan Term
    6.5%
    Estimated monthly payment$4,342 / mo
    • Principal & Interest$3,286
    • Property Tax$921
    • Home Insurance$135

    Estimates use typical New Hampshire costs — a 1.7% effective property-tax rate, insurance at 0.25% of home value/yr, and PMI below 20% down. Actual town tax rates vary; verify with your lender and the town assessor.

    $649,900/ Asking Price
    For SaleActive
    Est. $3,286 / mo20% down · 30yr · 6.5%
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    Market Sentiment

    Buyer's Market
    Buyer’s MarketBalancedSeller’s Market

    Based on 23 active · 0 sold in Bristol (last 90 days)

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