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Established Restaurant with Outdoor Area
For Sale
$1,495,000

1452 Lower Rd, Elizabeth, NJ 07208

Restaurant building with takeout setup, outdoor area, and second-floor space for private parties and events.

Property Size4,000 SF
Price / SF$373.75
Days on Market53

Property Features for 1452 Lower Rd

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,000 SF
Property subtype Commercial

Additional Details

Business Included Yes
Liquor License Yes

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $10,143

Amenities

Central air
2 Units Heating
4+ Units Cooling
Composition Shingle Roof
Rubberized Roof

Building Details

Year Built 1940
Stories 2
Listing Agency: RE/MAX NEW MILLENNIUM GROUP
Listed By: ANTONIO PEREIRA
Source: Corcoran
Added: Jul 15 Changed: Sep 4 Last Checked: Sep 5 at 7:47AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Well-established restaurant property offered for sale with the building and business included. The concept includes takeout service and an outdoor area, along with second-floor space designed for private parties and events. The sale includes a liquor license, restaurant equipment, and the right to do business as “Rei Da Manivela.”

The property has four bathrooms total, with two per level, and two bars, one per level. Recent updates include renovated floors, bathrooms, lighting, as well as electrical and plumbing improvements.

Business and building are included in the offering, with the additional note that the business may be sold only with a future option to purchase the building.

Key Highlights

  • 1940‑built restaurant building with takeout setup, outdoor area, and second‑floor space for private parties and events
  • Business and building included, with option to sell business only and later purchase the building
  • Liquor license included

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$63,954
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
4.28%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,279,080 $1.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$913,629 $913.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$710,600 $710.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,000 SF Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent. EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs. OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements. NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$91.2K $22.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.9K −$1.48/SF
EGI
$85.3K $21.32/SF
− OpEx
−$21.3K −$5.33/SF
NOI
$64.0K $15.99/SF
Area
Elizabeth, NJ
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$22.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,279,080
Cap Rate 7%
$913,629
Cap Rate 9%
$710,600

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$913.6K
$799.4K – $1.07M (±1% cap)
NOI $63,954 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.28%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.48M
$1.30M – $1.73M (±1% cap)
NOI $103,711 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.94%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Conventional restaurants

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Daycare Center Cafe & Coffee Shop Skin Care Clinic Acupuncture

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

Turnkey business
Opportunity
Yes
Liquor license

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

831
Businesses Nearby
32k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 53% Dining 28% Groceries 16% Apparel 3%
Dollar General Shops & Services
16,133 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Dunkin' Donuts Dining
8,798 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Save-A-Lot Groceries
5,060 visits/mo 0.5 miles
REI Apparel
969 visits/mo 0.1 miles
U-Haul Shops & Services
839 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 07208, NJ

33,561
Population
12,958
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
21%
College-Educated
81%
High-School Grad
1.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
18,645
Density / Sq Mi
$61,873
Median Household Income
$36,373
Median Earnings
$1,364
Median Rent
$425,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Restaurant building with takeout setup, outdoor area, and second-floor space for private parties and events.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 1452 Lower Rd Elizabeth, NJ.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,495,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1940‑built restaurant building with takeout setup, outdoor area, and second‑floor space for private parties and events; Business and building included, with option to sell business only and later purchase the building; Liquor license included
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