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    1026-1038 Chestnut Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101

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    $865,000

    Commercial - Bowling Green, KY

    Lot size:
    0.54 Acres
    Added:
    May 11, 2025
    Days on Market:
    373
    Last Refresh:
    May 18 at 5:06 pm

    Property Features for 1026-1038 Chestnut Street

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Parking
    37
    Interior features
    Finished
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    039A-03-218
    Lot size
    0.54 Acres

    Utilities

    Cooling system
    Central Air

    Building Details

    Year built
    1880
    Floors in Building
    2
    Flooring type
    Hardwood, Tile
    Building materials
    Brick
    Roof type
    Shingle
    Architectural style
    Other

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    Listing Contact
    James Bullington

    Listing agent James Bullington License #190247

    Listing office RE/MAX Real Estate Executives 2530 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY

    Listing date May 11, 2025

    MLS# RA20252631 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

    • Established restaurant location with 30+ year history.
    • Two fully equipped restaurants and an apartment provide diversified income streams.
    • Benefit from 42 owned parking spaces.
    • Existing leases generate $6,750 monthly income (triple net).
    • Recent renovations include roof, gutters, windows, interior/exterior paint, and cooler updates.
    • Two fully equipped commercial kitchens and six bathrooms.

    Overview

    This property has operated as a successful restaurant location for over 30 years. It includes 42 owned parking spaces. Recent updates include the roof, gutters, windows, and interior and exterior paint. The property features two fully equipped restaurants and an apartment. Side A is leased for $3,750 per month, including the apartment, and side B is leased for $3,000 per month. There are six bathrooms and two fully equipped commercial kitchens. The leases are triple net. The two spaces are newly remodeled, with both walk-in coolers having new evaporation coils and serviced with new freon. The property is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Restaurants

    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.

    Similar Places Nearby

    • It's a Southern Thing Catering — 836 U.S. 31 W Bypass, Bowling Green, KY 42104
    • Vette City Catering — 300 E 8th Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

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    City
    Bowling Green
    County
    Warren
    State
    Kentucky
    Longitude
    -86.4416224
    Latitude
    36.9902788

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Restaurant - Long-term restaurant location with two restaurants, apartment, and parking.
    Where is this restaurant located?
    The property is located at 1026-1038 Chestnut Street Bowling Green, KY.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $865,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Established restaurant location with 30+ year history.; Two fully equipped restaurants and an apartment provide diversified income streams.; Benefit from 42 owned parking spaces.
    (270) 535-6556
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    Listing Contact
    James Bullington
    Real Estate License ID: 190247
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    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
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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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    • 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
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