12 Morrill Rd
Belmont, ME 04952
Retail Property For Sale

Belmont is located in Waldo County at the midway point between the Atlantic Ocean and Quantabacook Lake. Belmont is located along Route 3 just six miles from the county seat, Belfast. Belfast is the economic hub of Waldo County having a dynamic working waterfront, picturesque sea captains mansions and more art galleries than any city its size in Maine. Belfast was named one of the coolest small towns in America by USA Today and one of the 35 best places to travel by Matador Network. Route 3 intersects with US-Route 1 which is the major north-south highway servicing the eastern part of the state. The roadway parallels the Atlantic Ocean and the portion that runs along the ocean is known as the Coastal Route. This Coastal Route provides a scenic alternate to Interstate 95 and can make for one of the most interesting and scenic road trips America can offer. Along with Acadia National Park (the most visited national park in Maine) there are numerous historic cities and towns, landmark lighthouses, quintessential lobster shacks, and antique emporiums that make this route a true attraction. Also located in Waldo County, is Unity College. Unity College is a private liberal arts college located 35 miles southwest of Bangor, Maine and 25 miles from the Maine coast. The college offers an undergraduate and graduate education based on sustainability science that emphasizes study of the environment and natural resources. In 2015 the college was ranked the 19th best baccalaureate college by Washington Monthly magazine. The main economic drivers in Waldo County are Manufacturing and Health care and social assistance. The top 7 employers in the County are Bank of America, Aethna Health, Waldo County Healthcare, Pride Manufacturing, Penobscot Frozen Foods, Atlantic Salmon of Maine, Hannaford and Mathew Brothers. Boosting Health Care economy in Waldo County is largely thanks to Waldo County General Hospital, which is a 2017 Becker’s Hospital Review Critical Access ‘Hospital to Know’ that operates as a family of services with Waldo County Medical Partners and Penobscot Shores Retirement Community. Through these organizations, the hospital is committed to providing excellent care for patients and their families. Services are provided as efficiently as possible with an eye on the future and in collaboration with other community-minded agencies. Waldo County General Hospital is a member of the MaineHealth system and Coastal Healthcare Alliance. As the county continues to evolve, newer technologies will be implemented to allow Waldo County to grow and become an even more desirable place for businesses to further expand.