Unique Train Car Restaurant
For Sale
$450,000
301 Grant Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
Own and operate a business in four train cars!
Property Size6,236 SF
Price / SF$72.16
Days on Market235
Property Features for 301 Grant Ave
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
6,236 SF
Building Details
Year Built
1961
Listing Agency:
McColly Real Estate
Listed By:
Paul Boyter · License #RB14020663
(219) 789-1228
Source:
Amyboston.realtopiare
Added: Jan 26
Changed: Sep 11
Last Checked: Sep 15 at 10:59PM
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This unique property offers the opportunity to own and operate a business within four train cars connected by a central building. Eighty-foot decks are situated on each side between the cars. The property is located across the tracks from a train bed and breakfast, the Duneland Chamber of Commerce, where the European Market attracts as many as 3,000 visitors per weekend, and the quaint downtown of Chesterton. A public bathroom is available in a train car in the park. The 4th Street Theater is located across Fourth Street. Lake Michigan, Porter Beach, the South Shore Train Station, the Indiana Toll Road, I-94, and the Indiana Dunes National Park, which had over four million visitors in 2022, are within minutes of the location. This property is within the Chesterton Riverfront Development Project, allowing application for a liquor license. This stellar location is ideal for a restaurant or other business.
Key Highlights
- Unique business opportunity: Own and operate a business within four interconnected train cars.
- Prime location near the Duneland Chamber of Commerce/European Market, attracting up to 3,000 visitors per weekend, and downtown Chesterton.
- Proximity to Indiana Dunes National Park, Lake Michigan, and Porter Beach.
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Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
712
Businesses Nearby
21k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Shops & Services 71%
Home Improvements & Furnishings 29%
Chase Bank
Shops & Services
6,882 visits/mo
0.1 miles
Hopkins' Ace Hardware
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5,502 visits/mo
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Citgo
Shops & Services
3,499 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Fifth Third Bank & ATM
Shops & Services
2,631 visits/mo
0.0 miles
Centier Bank
Shops & Services
1,806 visits/mo
0.1 miles
Demographics for 46304, IN
26,835
Population
11,521
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
35%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
57.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
464
Density / Sq Mi
$88,551
Median Household Income
$52,704
Median Earnings
$1,169
Median Rent
$278,300
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Restaurant - Own and operate a business in four train cars!
Where is this restaurant located?
The property is located at 301 Grant Ave Chesterton, IN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $450,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Unique business opportunity: Own and operate a business within four interconnected train cars.; Prime location near the Duneland Chamber of Commerce/European Market, attracting up to 3,000 visitors per weekend, and downtown Chesterton.; Proximity to Indiana Dunes National Park, Lake Michigan, and Porter Beach.
