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Historic Restaurant Building
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$550,000

104 N Main St, Washington, LA 70589

Renovated restaurant property with an unfinished upper level and preserved architectural details in Washington.

Property Size3,882 SF
Price / SF$141.68
Days on Market107

Property Features for 104 N Main St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,882 SF

Additional Details

Furnished No
Road Access Yes
Equipment Included No

Building Details

Year Renovated 2017
Buildings 1
Stories 2
Construction pier and beam
Abandoned No
Listing Agency: RE/MAX Acadiana
Listed By: Merrie Chris Leger · License #27767
Source: Exprealty
Added: Apr 20 Changed: Aug 2 Last Checked: Aug 2 at 7:43AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This restaurant property at 104 N Main St in Washington combines an early-1800s pier-and-beam structure with updates completed in 2017. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and retains antique wavy-glass windows that frame views of Main Street. An unfinished second floor provides additional interior area for future expansion. The property is currently operating as The Old Courtableau Cafe, with a restaurant setting that includes live music and a Cajun fais do-do atmosphere. It occupies the intersection of Main Street and West Moundville. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment are excluded from the offering but may be negotiated with an acceptable offer.

Key Highlights

  • 3,882 SF restaurant property at 104 N Main St, Washington, LA 70589
  • Recognized on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Original antique pier‑and‑beam construction dating to the early 1800s

Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $53.6k $13.80
− Vacancy −$3.3k −$0.86
EGI $50.3k $12.94
− OpEx −$12.6k −$3.24
NOI $37.7k $9.71
3,882 SF · lease $13.80/SF/yr · vacancy 6.20% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$538.4K
$471.1K – $628.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $37,688 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.85%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$585.6K
$512.4K – $683.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $40,994 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.45%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Old Courtableau Cafe Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Storage Facility Grocery & Convenience Store Bakery Pharmacy Barber Shop

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

Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

79
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 70589, LA

3,464
Population
1,522
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
13%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
118.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
29
Density / Sq Mi
$44,063
Median Household Income
$31,838
Median Earnings
$653
Median Rent
$105,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Renovated restaurant property with an unfinished upper level and preserved architectural details in Washington.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 104 N Main St Washington, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $550,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3,882 SF restaurant property at 104 N Main St, Washington, LA 70589; Recognized on the National Register of Historic Places; Original antique pier‑and‑beam construction dating to the early 1800s
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