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1519 West River Rd North, Elyria, OH 44035

Vacant second-generation restaurant on a hard-corner intersection with substantial parking and two curb cuts for flexible use.

Property Size10,583 SF
Lot Size3.67 Acres
Price / SF$14.17
Days on Market52

Property Features for 1519 West River Rd North

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 10,583 SF
Class B
Total Parking Spaces 188
Lot size 3.67 Acres
Property subtype Retail
Zoning Commercial District
Investment Type Value Add

Site & Location

Traffic Count 19,000 vehicles/day
Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes

Building Details

Year Built 2004
Stories 1
Listing Agency: Marcus & Millichap - Fort Lauderdale
Listed By: Philip Kates · License #FL 3235872
Source: Crexi
Added: Jun 19 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Aug 7 at 10:36AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The property is a vacant, free-standing, second-generation restaurant/retail building constructed in 2004. It contains a single-story structure and is offered with existing restaurant infrastructure, positioned for an owner-user, investor, or developer seeking an operational footprint. The site is housed on a hard-corner intersection and includes 188 surface parking spaces, providing parking capacity that exceeds typical restaurant and retail needs. Access is supported by two dedicated curb cuts, including entry from both West River Road and Ford Road.

The property is located in Elyria, Ohio at the signalized intersection of West River Road North and Ford Road. It offers prominent frontage and convenient, efficient ingress and egress for customers, employees, and service vehicles. The listing notes nearby retail anchors and national tenants in the immediate trade area, and the property sits across from Midway Mall. The corridor is described as heavily traveled, with traffic counts cited for West River Road North (36,800+ VPD) and major regional routes including the Ohio Turnpike/I-80 (52k+ VPD), I-90 (over 55k VPD), and SR-57.

Zoned Commercial District, the property is described as permitting a broad range of retail, commercial, service, residential, and mixed-use applications. It is being marketed as a value-add opportunity to re-lease the space, with the remarks citing CoStar-estimated rents of $14–$16/SF NNN Retail. With the combination of existing improvements, ample parking, and adaptable zoning, the site may also support redevelopment or adaptive reuse scenarios.

Key Highlights

  • Vacant, free‑standing second‑generation restaurant/retail building built in 2004 (10,583 SF).
  • Located on a 3.6726‑acre parcel at the hard‑corner intersection of West River Road North and Ford Road.
  • Two dedicated curb cuts with access from both West River Road and Ford Road for efficient ingress/egress.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Golden Corral Buffet ... Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Hair Salon Auto Parts Store Spa & Massage Center Big Box & Wholesale Store

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

19,000 VPD
Traffic count
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

529
Businesses Nearby
16k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 89% Dining 11%
Family Dollar Shops & Services
6,278 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Sunoco Shops & Services
4,561 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Marathon Shops & Services
3,016 visits/mo 0.5 miles
SUBWAY Dining
1,722 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 44035, OH

61,921
Population
29,637
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
17%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
47.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,301
Density / Sq Mi
$54,362
Median Household Income
$38,493
Median Earnings
$871
Median Rent
$147,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Vacant second-generation restaurant on a hard-corner intersection with substantial parking and two curb cuts for flexible use.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 1519 West River Rd North Elyria, OH.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $150,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Vacant, free‑standing second‑generation restaurant/retail building built in 2004 (10,583 SF).; Located on a 3.6726‑acre parcel at the hard‑corner intersection of West River Road North and Ford Road.; Two dedicated curb cuts with access from both West River Road and Ford Road for efficient ingress/egress.
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