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Historic Cafe in Commercial District
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$400,000

109 NE 2nd St, Smithville, TX 78957

Single-story cafe in historic district, previously Honey's Diner.

Property Size1,968 SF
Days on Market107

Property Features for 109 NE 2nd St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,968 SF
Property subtype Commercial

Building Details

Building Size 1,968 SF
Year Built 1910
Listing Agency: Tamble Realty, LLC
Listed By: Sheila D. Tamble · License #0556789
Source: Elliman
Added: Apr 24 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Aug 7 at 4:58AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located within the Commercial Historic District and zoned Central Business District (CBD), this single-story cafe is situated on the west side of the old Pines Hotel. Constructed in 1910, the cafe originally served hotel guests, visitors, and the local community. Notably, this cafe was featured as Honey's Diner in the movie HOPE FLOAT. In 2010, the cafe was sold separately from the hotel building and subsequently used for storage. It was sold again in 2015 and transformed into Honey's, a pizzeria and bar, which ceased operations in March 2024. Concept design plans for the old Pines Hotel are available upon request. The property has a bike score of 47, indicating it is somewhat bikeable, and a walk score of 40, suggesting car dependence.

Key Highlights

  • Zoned Central Business District (CBD) offering diverse development opportunities
  • Located within the Commercial Historic District
  • Former Pizzeria / Bar ('Honey's') with potential for restaurant or retail redevelopment

Property Analytics

Current Use

Restaurants

Suggested Use

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Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

347
Businesses Nearby
21k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Groceries 58% Shops & Services 42%
Brookshire Brothers Groceries
12,233 visits/mo 0.4 miles
7-Eleven Shops & Services
6,835 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Napa Auto Parts Shops & Services
2,110 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Demographics for 78957, TX

10,214
Population
4,743
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
24%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
177.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
58
Density / Sq Mi
$62,796
Median Household Income
$39,731
Median Earnings
$1,169
Median Rent
$246,500
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?
Restaurant - Single-story cafe in historic district, previously Honey's Diner.
Where is this restaurant located?
The property is located at 109 NE 2nd St Smithville, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $400,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Zoned Central Business District (CBD) offering diverse development opportunities; Located within the Commercial Historic District; Former Pizzeria / Bar ('Honey's') with potential for restaurant or retail redevelopment
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