Adams Retail for Sale
ICONIC ADAMS ALE HOUSE — TURNKEY BAR, RESTAURANT & EVENT COMPLEX
8–10 E Hoosac Street | Adams, MA 01220
±19,900 SF | Mixed-Use Commercial | Fully Sprinklered | Downtown Berkshires Hub
Executive Summary
The Adams Ale House is one of the largest, most structurally significant, and historically recognizable commercial properties in North Berkshire County. This ±19,900-square-foot, multi-level masonry and stick-frame commercial complex, built on poured concrete foundations and slab construction, has undergone extensive modernization, including a new roof, new siding, new commercial-grade windows, full fire-sprinkler system, professional environmental restoration, and advanced multi-zone climate control, making it turnkey for high-occupancy commercial use.
The building is uniquely engineered with nine independent climate zones, including seven full HVAC heating and cooling zones, allowing operators to heat and cool only the bar, kitchen, and restroom areas during daily operations, while keeping the auditorium, ballroom, and warehouse in low-energy standby mode — dramatically reducing operating costs.
Located in the heart of downtown Adams, the property sits at the center of the Berkshires tourism, arts, and college economy, minutes from MASS MoCA, Williams College, MCLA, Jiminy Peak, Mount Greylock, and the Clark Art Institute.
Property Overview
• Building Size: ±19,900 SF
• Lot Size: ±0.55 Acres
• Zoning: Business
• Tax Class: Commercial
• 2024 Assessed Value: $448,300
• Construction: Masonry & stick-frame
• Foundation: Poured concrete foundations on slab
• Fire Protection: Fully sprinklered
• Roof: New
• Siding: New
• Windows: New commercial-grade units
• Climate Control: 9 zones including 7 HVAC heating & cooling zones
• Water Heaters: Two commercial water heaters
Parking & Access
• Rear parking lot for 30+ vehicles
• Additional street parking on E Hoosac Street
• Downtown pedestrian, event, and delivery access
Major Capital Improvements & Restoration
Exterior & Structural
• New commercial roof
• New exterior siding
• New energy-efficient windows
• Masonry & stick-frame structural stabilization
• Fire-rated separation and assembly-grade construction
Life Safety
• Full commercial fire-sprinkler system
• Code-compliant egress and corridors
Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing
• Nine-zone climate system with seven HVAC heating & cooling zones
• Commercial HVAC & ventilation
• New kitchen exhaust, hood, and venting systems
• Upgraded electrical service
• Commercial plumbing & drainage
• Two commercial water heaters for high-occupancy demand
• Fire-suppression integration
Environmental & Building Systems
• Professional environmental mitigation
• Smoke, odor, and fire remediation
• Thermal fogging, ozone, and ULV treatment
• Commercial-grade air filtration
Interior Improvements
• New flooring
• New paint & coatings
• New ducting & venting
• Restored bar & service areas
• Stabilized commercial kitchen and prep spaces
• Cleared and ready ballroom, auditorium, and warehouse areas
Energy-Efficient Operating Design
The Adams Ale House is engineered for low-cost daily operation:
• Only the bar, kitchen, and restrooms require active HVAC for normal business
• Seven HVAC zones allow targeted heating and cooling
• Remaining spaces remain in low-energy standby until events occur
• This dramatically reduces utility costs and startup risk
Investment Rationale
With a 2024 assessed value of $448,300, ±19,900 SF, new roof, siding, windows, poured-concrete foundations, nine-zone HVAC, and full fire sprinklers, the Adams Ale House represents a rare opportunity to acquire an institution-grade commercial property at a fraction of replacement cost.
Few Berkshire County properties offer this combination of event-scale capacity, life-safety compliance, modern mechanical systems, and energy efficiency in a prime downtown tourism corridor.