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1043 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204

Former hookah cafe space on Bardstown Road with storefront visibility and signage potential for retail or service use.

Space Size1,700 SF
Days on Market58

Property Features for 1043 Bardstown Rd

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,700 SF
Property subtype Retail

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Size
1,700 SF
Type
Retail
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Listing Agency: Hoagland Commercial Realtors
Listed By: Christopher O'Rear · License #N/A
Source: Crexi
Added: Jun 10 Changed: Jul 10 Last Checked: Aug 4 at 7:35AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Hoagland Commercial presents the former Friends Hookah Cafe storefront at 1043 Bardstown Road. This is a retail-ready space designed for neighborhood-serving concepts, with storefront presence and prominent signage potential.

The property is positioned along the Bardstown Road corridor, where it benefits from heavy vehicular traffic and strong pedestrian activity. The storefront sits in the heart of the Highlands area, surrounded by restaurants, boutiques, entertainment venues, and established local businesses, supporting high community visibility.

The layout is suitable for a range of tenant types that want a walk-and-drive traffic location, including retail, service, restaurant, or boutique uses. With convenient access to Downtown Louisville, Cherokee Park, and nearby residential communities, the space can work for operators looking to serve both local residents and visitors traveling through the Highlands.

Key Highlights

  • Former Friends Hookah Cafe space at 1043 Bardstown Road
  • Storefront on the Bardstown Road corridor with strong pedestrian activity
  • Prominent signage potential on a highly trafficked main road

Property Analytics

Current Use

Friends Hookah Cafe Cafe & Coffee Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick Daycare Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith Nursing Home Tanning Salon Travel Agency

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

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Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,358
Businesses Nearby
167k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 75% Shops & Services 22% Home Improvements & Furnishings 2% Electronics 1%
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Dining
41,576 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Speedway Shops & Services
22,524 visits/mo 0.1 miles
McDonald's Dining
17,743 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Heine Brothers Coffee Dining
13,405 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Wendy's Dining
12,413 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Demographics for 40204, KY

14,600
Population
8,759
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
63%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
3.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,563
Density / Sq Mi
$70,706
Median Household Income
$50,246
Median Earnings
$1,225
Median Rent
$314,700
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Louisville, KY

5.4% 2019
5.4% 2020
4.7% 2021
4.8% 2022
5.1% 2023
4.2% 2024
4.8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Former hookah cafe space on Bardstown Road with storefront visibility and signage potential for retail or service use.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 1043 Bardstown Rd Louisville, KY.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Former Friends Hookah Cafe space at 1043 Bardstown Road; Storefront on the Bardstown Road corridor with strong pedestrian activity; Prominent signage potential on a highly trafficked main road
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