157 Main Street, Belgrade, ME 04917 (MLS# 1656478)

157 Main Street, Belgrade, ME 04917

$2,895,000

Established in 1921, the historic Village Inn and Tavern are located in the heart of Belgrade Village

Turn-key opportunity to own a Maine lakefront landmark on both Long and Great Pond!

Host the most memorable wedding next to the lake with western exposure on Long Pond

Large grassy lawn right next to the lake is the perfect spot for weddings

The property also has waterfront on Great Pond Stream, providing a protected area for photos and dining

Level, grassy lawn next to the water is the perfect spot for events

Large grassy lawn is perfect for guests and event

Music and dining next to the water on the grassy lawn

Great Pond guests can 'dock and dine' via boat or even sea plane!

Annual Fall Harvest Festival Event on front, roadside lawn

A wall of windows in the dining room allows for water views

Large dining room can accommodate larger parties

Property Type: Commercial Square Footage: 7,256 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 38,768 Status: Active

Current Price: $2,895,000 List Date: 4/04/2026 Last Modified: 4/17/2026

Overview

Description

BELGRADE LAKES Own a Century of Maine Heritage: The Village Inn & Tavern. The crown jewel of the Belgrade Lakes, this is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the region's most storied lakefront properties. Originally established in 1921 as The Locust House, the inn stands today as the last remaining operational grand historic inn in the Belgrade Lakes, with a legacy that has welcomed notable guests ranging from L.L. Bean to Eugene O'Neill. Meticulously restored and thoughtfully curated, the property blends a refined rustic-chic aesthetic with modern luxury, capturing the spirit of Maine's Golden Age while offering the comforts today's guests expect. The offering includes a high-volume, lodge-style tavern and bar known for its award-winning ''Dock & Dine'' service and its legendary 12-hour roast duck, a signature dish since 1962. Eight beautifully renovated guest suites showcase elevated camp-style design, combining timeless character with contemporary amenities. The expansive lakefront ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1656478

Location Information

Street #: 157
Street Name: Main
Street Type: Street
County: Kennebec
Town: Belgrade
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04917
Zip +4: 4429
Leased Land: No
Book: 11760
Page: 76-77
Map: 26
Lot: 6 & 22
Zoning: SHORELAND
Zoning Overlay: Unknown
Full Tax Amount $: 12392
Tax Year: 2025
Tree Growth Y/N: No
Association Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 2895000

Property Information

Primary Use: Mixed Use
Surveyed: Unknown
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
Year Built: 1899
Year Renovated +/-: 2014
Total # Floors: 3
SqFt Finished Total: 7256
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.89
Road Frontage +/-: 237

Commercial Bldg Information

Confidentiality Statement: Yes

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 250
Water Frontage Owned: 250
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: LONG POND & MILL STREAM (leading into Great Pond)
Water Frontage Shared: 0

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

More Information

Levels

Multi-Level: Yes

Location

Deep Water Access: Yes
Near Shopping: Yes
Rural: Yes
Water View: Yes
Waterfront: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Public Records: Yes

Property Uses

Bar/Tavern/Lounge: Yes
Bed & Breakfast: Yes
Hotel/Motel: Yes
Restaurant: Yes

Water Body Type

Lake: Yes
Pond: Yes
Stream: Yes

Recreational Water

Deeded: Yes
Dock: Yes
Lake/Fresh Water: Yes
River/Brook/Stream: Yes
Waterfront Deep: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

Daylight: Yes
Dirt Floor: Yes
Finished: Yes
Slab: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes
Unfinished: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

Foundation Materials

Granite: Yes
Gravel/Pad: Yes
Poured Concrete: Yes
Stone: Yes

Exterior

Clapboard: Yes
Vinyl Siding: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Heat System

Baseboard: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Other: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil: Yes
Propane: Yes
Wood: Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump: Yes
Window Unit(s): Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Concrete: Yes
Tile: Yes
Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes

Accessibilitiy Amenities

Level Entry: Yes
Ramped Main Level: Yes

Building Features

Generator: Yes
Internet Access Available: Yes
Storage: Yes

Parking

21+ Spaces: Yes
Off Street: Yes
On Site: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes
Septic Design Available: Yes
Septic Tank: Yes

Water

Private: Yes
Well: Yes

Property Features

Location: Deep Water Access; Near Shopping; Rural; Water View; Waterfront Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Lake; Pond; Stream Recreational Water: Deeded; Dock; Lake/Fresh Water; River/Brook/Stream; Waterfront Deep Construction: Wood Frame Levels: Multi-Level Property Uses: Bar/Tavern/Lounge; Bed & Breakfast; Hotel/Motel; Restaurant Basement: Daylight; Dirt Floor; Finished; Slab; Sump Pump; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Foundation Materials: Granite; Gravel/Pad; Poured Concrete; Stone Exterior: Clapboard; Vinyl Siding; Wood Siding Roof: Metal Heat System: Baseboard; Heat Pump; Hot Water; Other; Zoned Heat Fuel: Oil; Propane; Wood Cooling: Heat Pump; Window Unit(s) Floors: Carpet; Concrete; Tile; Vinyl; Wood Building Features: Generator; Internet Access Available; Storage Parking: 21+ Spaces; Off Street; On Site Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

IDX

Listing Office: Portside Real Estate Group

Last Updated: April - 17 - 2026

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