Laconia, NH
601 Main Street
$1,200,000
MLS# 5077493
49 days on market0.34 acres Lot
1950 Built
Description
Amazing commercial opportunity in an exceptional downtown location! This high-visibility property offers strong foot traffic, established presence, and outstanding potential for continued success. After many successful years, the owner is retiring, creating a rare chance to step into a proven setting with built-in momentum. Ideal for investors or owner-operators looking to capitalize on a prime location and long-standing community appeal. Constructed with impressive steel-frame architecture—an asset that would be extraordinarily costly to replicate today—this iconic building blends historic character with enduring structural integrity.
Strategically positioned in Laconia’s revitalized downtown district, the property benefits from strong visibility, pedestrian activity, and proximity to shopping, dining, and community events. Directly abutting the Colonial Theater—the location is poised to capitalize on renewed cultural and entertainment traffic.
With its flexible layout and prime downtown zoning, the building also lends itself to a variety of alternative or expanded uses, whether retail, hospitality, mixed-use, or creative commercial concepts. Investors and entrepreneurs alike will recognize the upside potential in this thriving and growing market.
Be in place and fully operational for the upcoming summer season and beyond. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a cornerstone property, an established business, and a premier downtown location all in one exceptional offering.
Features
Parking
✓On Street
✓Paved
Financial
Annual Taxes
$8,746
Location
Commercial · NH-Belknap County · Listed Feb 25, 2026
About Laconia, NH
Laconia is the largest city in the Lakes Region, offering a mix of urban amenities and lakefront living. Weirs Beach, the region's most famous beach, is within city limits. Home to Motorcycle Week (the oldest rally in the US) and a revitalizing downtown with craft breweries and restaurants.
✓Weirs Beach boardwalk & arcades
✓Laconia Motorcycle Week (est. 1916)
✓WinnAero aviation education at airport
✓Opechee Park & beach
✓Lakes Region General Hospital
✓Drive-in movie theater at Weirs
Airports
Ski Resorts
Distances are approximate. Click any destination for driving directions. NH has no state income tax or sales tax.
Recently Sold in Laconia
| Address | Sold Price | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 257 Weirs Boulevard | $521,000 | Apr 10, 2026 |
| 51 Academy Street | $650,000 | Apr 10, 2026 |
| 56 Harvard Street | $550,000 | Apr 10, 2026 |
| 17 Arch Street | $359,000 | Apr 8, 2026 |
| 48 Landing Lane | $292,000 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| 117 Logan Drive | $250,000 | Apr 6, 2026 |
Closed sales in the past 12 months. Data from PrimeMLS.
Listing Information
Adam Dow
KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Wolfeboro
603-610-8500
Phone: 866-525-3946
$1,200,000
Active Listing
Lot0.34 acres
Built1950
Listing courtesy of KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Wolfeboro · Adam Dow · 603-610-8500 · Phone: 866-525-3946
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