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Turnkey Restaurant & Bar Opportunity
For Sale
$499,900

1123 3rd St S, La Crosse, WI 54601

COMMERCIAL - La Crosse, WI

Property Size1,700 SF
Lot Size0.20 Acres
Price / SF$294.06
Days on Market177

Property Features for 1123 3rd St S

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning Commercial
Directions 3rd St. south of Cass St. Just past City Brewery on East side of St.
Standard status Active
APN 017030087120
Size 1,700 SF
Lot size 0.20 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2024
Tax Annual Amount 4289

Building Details

Year built 1950
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: Gerrard-Hoeschler, REALTORS
Listed By: Jennifer Pretasky · License #58766-94
Added: Feb 23 Changed: Aug 18 Last Checked: Aug 19 at 6:06PM
MLS# 1951244

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This turnkey restaurant and bar opportunity is described as meticulously maintained and fully operational. The current offering reflects an ongoing, owner-operated establishment with a focus on serving a local customer base. The property includes commercial zoning and is presented as a successor-ready business and real estate package.

Located at 1123 3rd St S in La Crosse, WI 54601, the property sits on an approximately 0.2-acre lot with a building size of about 1,700 square feet, per available records. Seller remarks indicate the business is a popular local hangout with consistent foot traffic.

Key Highlights

  • Year built: 1950
  • Business is fully operational and reportedly maintained

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$26,025
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
5.21%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$520,500 $520.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$371,786 $371.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$289,167 $289.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,700 SF Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent. EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs. OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements. NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$36.7K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.0K −$1.19/SF
EGI
$34.7K $20.41/SF
− OpEx
−$8.7K −$5.10/SF
NOI
$26.0K $15.31/SF
Area
La Crosse County, WI
Vacancy
5.50%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$520,500
Cap Rate 7%
$371,786
Cap Rate 9%
$289,167

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$371.8K
$325.3K – $433.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $26,025 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.21%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

ATM Atm Kramer's Bar & Grill Bar & Pub

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Storage Facility Locksmith (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Grocery & Convenience Store Florist

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,218
Businesses Nearby
30k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 100%
Kwik Trip Shops & Services
24,826 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Leadcar Toyota La Crosse Shops & Services
3,105 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Quick Lane Shops & Services
1,216 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Safelite AutoGlass Shops & Services
677 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 54601, WI

51,090
Population
22,652
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
40%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
75.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
678
Density / Sq Mi
$60,078
Median Household Income
$31,143
Median Earnings
$998
Median Rent
$220,200
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Bar & Pub - Turnkey, fully operational restaurant and bar with commercial zoning in La Crosse.
Where is this bar & pub located?
The property is located at 1123 3rd St S La Crosse, WI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $499,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Year built: 1950; Business is fully operational and reportedly maintained
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