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    222 MAIN ST, Dayton, VA 22821

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    $630,000

    Building - DAYTON, VA

    Property size:
    8,244 SF
    Lot size:
    0.46 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $76/SF
    Added:
    Jan 14, 2025
    Days on Market:
    508
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 6 at 5:06 am

    Property Features for 222 MAIN ST

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    B-2 Business (General)
    Parking features
    Garage
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    107 D2- (A)- L100
    Size
    8,244 SF
    Lot size
    0.46 Acres

    Utilities

    Heating system
    Electric (Heating), Forced Air, Hot Water (Heating), Natural Gas
    Cooling system
    Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)

    Building Details

    Year built
    1815
    Floors in Building
    2
    Flooring type
    Concrete, Other, Wood
    Building materials
    Brick, Concrete, Frame
    Roof type
    Metal, Other
    Architectural style
    Other

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    Listing Contact
    Ashley Swartz
    Ashley Swartz

    Listing agent Ashley Swartz License #0225103133

    Listing office Cottonwood Commercial LLC 1960 Evelyn Byrd Ave, Harrisonburg, VA

    Listing date Jan 14, 2025

    MLS# 660026 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 Harrisonburg-Rockingham Association of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • Turnkey restaurant and inn business with all furniture, fixtures, and equipment included
    • Historic property in downtown Dayton, VA, with original dwelling built in 1815 and continuously operating restaurant since the 1960s
    • Excellent live/work opportunity with a restaurant, inn, and apartment
    • The Thomas House Inn features 5 bedrooms and 4 baths, plus a 1 bed/1 bath apartment
    • Restaurant utilizes ample seating plus private rooms for serving groups and parties
    • Property has historical significance, with ties to the Lincoln family

    Overview

    The Thomas House Restaurant & Inn, located in historic downtown Dayton, Virginia, is available for purchase. This turnkey property includes all furniture, fixtures, and equipment. It presents an excellent live/work opportunity as a steward of Shenandoah Valley history. The original dwelling was built in 1815, with an addition in 1854. The Thomas House Restaurant addition was added in 1960 and has been operating continuously since. The home, operating as the Thomas House Inn, features 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, a 1 bed/1 bath apartment, and an unfinished basement with a private entrance and bath rough-in, which was formerly a second apartment. The Thomas House Restaurant has ample seating and utilizes private rooms in the home for serving groups and parties. The property, situated on a 0.46-acre lot, offers 8,244 square feet of space. Built by Alexander Herrington in 1818, the property has historical significance. Herrington’s grandfather, Lord Benjamin Herring, was an English nobleman who settled in the Shenandoah Valley in 1737. Their daughter, Bathsheba, married Capt. Abraham Lincoln, grandparents of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1942, Lottie Thomas opened the Thomas House bakery, which became the Thomas House restaurant, and operated the house as a boarding house.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Bed & breakfasts

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Dayton
    County
    Rockingham
    State
    Virginia
    Longitude
    -78.9386905
    Latitude
    38.4144578

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Restaurant - Turnkey restaurant and inn in historic downtown Dayton, Virginia.
    Where is this restaurant located?
    The property is located at 222 MAIN ST Dayton, VA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $630,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Turnkey restaurant and inn business with all furniture, fixtures, and equipment included; Historic property in downtown Dayton, VA, with original dwelling built in 1815 and continuously operating restaurant since the 1960s; Excellent live/work opportunity with a restaurant, inn, and apartment
    (540) 383-6071
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    Listing Contact
    Ashley Swartz
    Ashley Swartz
    Real Estate License ID: 0225103133
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    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • 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
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • 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
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

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    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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