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Downtown Retail Restaurant Building
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1742 Central Avenue, St Petersburg, FL 33712

Three retail bays with a front sidewalk cafe component and rear dining patio option on a 5,000 sf lot.

Property Size2,981 SF
Lot Size0.11 Acres
Days on Market133

Property Features for 1742 Central Avenue

General Information

Standard status Pending
Size 2,981 SF
Lot size 0.11 Acres
Property subtype Retail, Office
Zoning DC-2

Amenities

sidewalk cafe
dining patio
Listing Agency: AXXOS
Listed By: Jon Reno La Budde · License #FL 3088599
Source: Crexi
Added: Apr 11 Changed: Aug 14 Last Checked: Aug 20 at 9:47PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This for-sale building offers three retail bays within a structure built all block. The property includes a front sidewalk café component and a rear dining patio option, supporting street-level dining and customer seating. It is currently operating with a cookie company commissary and a social club, and the site is presented as a flexible downtown-use location.

The property is located on the 1700 block of Central Avenue at 1742, just off the southwest corner of 17th Street and Central Avenue, in the middle of the block. The description notes nearby retail and dining co-tenants on both the west and east sides, along with adjacency to multiple established and emerging districts, including the Kenwood Neighborhood, the Warehouse Arts District, and the Edge Shopping & Dining District.

Zoning is listed as DC-2 (Downtown Center), described as allowing for a broad range of uses including restaurants, retail, office, and multi-family. The offering also references the opportunity for a restaurant to meet state requirements for a “free” restaurant liquor license.

Key Highlights

  • 3,000 sf+ commercial building with three retail bays and an all‑block structure
  • 2,981 sf building on a 5,000 sf lot at 1742 Central Avenue (Central Avenue, 1700 block)
  • Front sidewalk café component plus a rear dining patio option

Property Analytics

Current Use

Dirty Laundry Cafe & Coffee Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Parts Store Pharmacy HVAC Service Electrical Service

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

2,509
Businesses Nearby
20k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 75% Hotels & Casinos 25%
Sunoco Shops & Services
13,809 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Moxy Hotels Hotels & Casinos
5,051 visits/mo 0.4 miles
CubeSmart Self Storage Shops & Services
1,017 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 33712, FL

26,395
Population
13,055
Households
2
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
30%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
6.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,124
Density / Sq Mi
$57,729
Median Household Income
$39,589
Median Earnings
$1,440
Median Rent
$300,600
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 - Three retail bays with a front sidewalk cafe component and rear dining patio option on a 5,000 sf lot.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 1742 Central Avenue St Petersburg, FL.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3,000 sf+ commercial building with three retail bays and an all‑block structure; 2,981 sf building on a 5,000 sf lot at 1742 Central Avenue (Central Avenue, 1700 block); Front sidewalk café component plus a rear dining patio option
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