Historic Gehring House Apartments for Long-term Rent

The Northern Forest Center is offering apartments for long-term rent at 70 Broad Street in downtown Bethel at the historic Gehring House. The Northern Forest Center is a non-profit organization formed to create bold possibilities that give rise to vibrant communities across northern Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York. Since 2018, the Center has been investing in property redevelopment to contribute to downtown revitalization and the attraction and retention of area workers and families. All apartments are currently leased. Fill out this form to be notified of future availability.

Gehring House

The Gehring House was constructed in 1896. It is one of the most architecturally and historically significant buildings in Bethel. The house served as the home of Dr. John George and Mrs. Marion True Gehring and the clinic where Dr. Gehring treated patients from all over the United States. Please visit the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society to learn more about this fascinating history.

Over the last year, the Northern Forest Center redeveloped the building to create nine new apartments. The newly renovated apartments feature historic woodwork, refinished original wood flooring, and modern kitchen amenities. The restored windows bring in abundant natural light. Many apartments feature historic fireplaces, though they are decorative and non-operable. The apartments abut trails for walking, biking, and skiing, as well as being a short walk from the downtown and schools. One-year leases are available. Full-time residency is required.

Bethel, Maine

The Gehring House is located in the heart of the town of Bethel. It is within short walking distance of Crescent Park Elementary School, Gould Academy, and the Bethel Family Health Center. It’s also a short walk to downtown Main St., which has the post office, a grocery store, the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum, Gemini Café, and several other restaurants, stores, and a bank. It is also a short walk to The Gem Theater and Davis Park, which has a bike/walk pathway that connects all the way the Mahoosuc Land Trust’s Valentine Farm. Mt. Abram and Sunday River ski resorts are both just a 15-minute drive. Right behind the house, walkers, runners, mountain bikers, and Nordic skiers can access Inland Woods + Trails’ vast downtown trail system via the Bingham Extension Trail.

To be notified of future availability, please fill out the interest form.