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    201 N Us Highway 281, Johnson City, TX 78636

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    $650,000

    Commercial property with highway frontage in Johnson City, Texas.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    2,016 SF
    Lot size:
    0.61 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $322/SF
    Added:
    Apr 15, 2026
    Days on Market:
    45
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 1 at 4:41 am

    Property Features for 201 N Us Highway 281

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,016 SF
    Lot size
    0.61 Acres
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1950

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    Rodney Topper
    Rodney Topper

    Listing agent Rodney Topper License #0643265

    Listing office Topper Real Estate

    Listing date Apr 15, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime Highway 281 frontage in Johnson City offering excellent visibility and accessibility.
    • Ideal location: one hour from Austin and San Antonio, 30 minutes to Marble Falls, Fredericksburg, and Dripping Springs.
    • 2,016 sq ft building on 0.61 acres, suitable for renovation and customization.
    • Equipped with city water and sewer, enhancing development potential.
    • Known locally as the 'Watering Hole', offering a unique history.
    • Located on Crestview Drive in addition to Highway 281

    Overview

    This commercial property, locally known as the “Watering Hole”, features frontage on Highway 281 and Crestview Drive. The 2,016 square foot building, formerly a bar, is situated on 0.61 acres. The property is equipped with city water and sewer. It is located one hour from Austin and San Antonio, and 30 minutes from Marble Falls, Fredericksburg, and Dripping Springs. The property offers an opportunity for renovation and customization and is suitable for a variety of commercial uses.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Bars & Pubs

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Real Estate Agency Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Restaurant Hair Salon Building Supply Nail Salon Pharmacy Auto Repair Shop

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Similar Places Nearby

    • Hill Country Cupboard — 101 US-281, Johnson City, TX 78636
    • Pecan Street Brewing — Avenue, 106 E Pecan Dr, Johnson City, TX 78636
    • Nice n Easy — 106 N Nugent Ave, Johnson City, TX 78636

    Location Insight

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    City
    Johnson City
    County
    Blanco
    State
    Texas
    Longitude
    -98.3803
    Latitude
    30.346469

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Bar & Pub - Commercial property with highway frontage in Johnson City, Texas.
    Where is this bar & pub located?
    The property is located at 201 N Us Highway 281 Johnson City, TX.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $650,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime Highway 281 frontage in Johnson City offering excellent visibility and accessibility.; Ideal location: one hour from Austin and San Antonio, 30 minutes to Marble Falls, Fredericksburg, and Dripping Springs.; 2,016 sq ft building on 0.61 acres, suitable for renovation and customization.
    (830) 385-9658
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    Listing Contact
    Rodney Topper
    Rodney Topper
    Real Estate License ID: 0643265
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    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
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • 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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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • 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
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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