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    1224 N Dixie Highway Cave City, KY 42127

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    $389,500

    Commercial - Cave City, KY

    Lot size:
    1.24 Acres
    Added:
    Oct 6, 2025
    Days on Market:
    213
    Last Refresh:
    May 6 at 2:06 pm

    Property Features for 1224 N Dixie Highway

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Parking features
    Paved or Surfaced
    Interior features
    Finished, Office Space
    Standard status
    Active Under Contract
    APN
    75-89
    Lot size
    1.24 Acres

    Utilities

    Heating system
    Radiant
    Cooling system
    Multi Units, Window Unit(s)

    Building Details

    Year built
    1960
    Floors in Building
    1
    Flooring type
    Carpet, Vinyl
    Building materials
    Block, Concrete
    Roof type
    Metal
    Architectural style
    Other

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    Listing Contact
    Raymond Hishmeh

    Listing agent Raymond Hishmeh License #194110

    Listing office Coldwell Banker Legacy Group 204 Cavalry Drive, Glasgow, KY

    Listing date Oct 6, 2025

    MLS# RA20255818 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 REALTOR® Association of Southern Kentucky, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • Prime location near Cave City I‑65 exit, Mammoth Cave National Park, Dinosaur World, and other tourist attractions.
    • Operational 25‑room motel business opportunity.
    • Spacious 2 BR manager's quarters included.
    • Large 1.24‑acre lot with 400' frontage on 31W.
    • Recent upgrades to electrical, roof, plumbing, and septic systems.
    • Three block‑built buildings with furnished rooms and laundry room.

    Overview

    Cave City Motel Business Opportunity

    This commercial property presents a business opportunity featuring a 25-room ground-level motel. The property is located minutes from Cave City I-65 exit #53, Mammoth Cave National Park, Dinosaur World, and other tourist attractions. It includes three block-built buildings, a two-bedroom manager's quarters, a front office, 25 furnished rooms, and a laundry room. The property is situated on a 1.24-acre lot with 400 feet of frontage on 31W. Recent upgrades have been made to the electrical, roof, plumbing, and septic systems.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Travel Inn Hotel & Motel

    Suggested Use

    Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Nail Salon Gym & Fitness Center Auto Repair Shop Big Box & Wholesale Store Accounting Firm Kitchen & Bath Showroom Grocery & Convenience Store Discount Store

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Similar Places Nearby

    • Budget Inn Motel — 405 N Dixie Hwy, Cave City, KY 42127
    • OYO Hotel Cave City KY — 414 N Dixie Hwy, Cave City, KY 42127
    • Caveland Motel — 415 n dixie hwy, cave city, ky 42127
    • Passmore Place — 421 N 3rd St, Cave City, KY 42127
    • Holiday Motel — 306 N Dixie Hwy, Cave City, KY 42127

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    City
    Cave City
    County
    Barren
    State
    Kentucky
    Longitude
    -85.9359175
    Latitude
    37.1505125

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Motel - 25-room motel near Cave City tourist attractions for sale.
    Where is this motel located?
    The property is located at 1224 N Dixie Highway Cave City, KY.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $389,500.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location near Cave City I‑65 exit, Mammoth Cave National Park, Dinosaur World, and other tourist attractions.; Operational 25‑room motel business opportunity.; Spacious 2 BR manager's quarters included.
    (270) 528-1607
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    Raymond Hishmeh
    Real Estate License ID: 194110
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    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
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    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
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    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
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    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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