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    2166 Central Ave Memphis, TN

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    Former Railgarten venue with dining, music, and recreational spaces.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    9,843 SF
    Lot size:
    1.36 Acres
    Added:
    Oct 23, 2025
    Days on Market:
    185
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 10:37 pm

    Property Features for 2166 Central Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    9,843 SF
    Lot size
    1.36 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Ed Thomas
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    Listing agent Ed Thomas

    Listing office Colliers | Memphis

    Listing date Oct 23, 2025

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    Overview

    Unique Entertainment Venue for Lease

    This 9,843 square-foot property on 1.35 acres is located in the Midtown/Downtown submarket and is zoned IL. Built in 1968, the property was formerly Railgarten, a dining, entertainment, and recreational venue offering both indoor and outdoor spaces. It features multiple dining, drinks, and live music areas inside and outside. The property includes a fully furnished retro-style diner, tiki bar, and indoor music hall. Outdoor amenities include a gated backyard and beer garden, an outdoor stage for larger gatherings, a full-sized sand volleyball court, a ping-pong pavilion, outdoor fire pits, picnic tables, string lights, and a fenced playground. There are 30 parking spaces available, with the possibility of adding more. The property is located within 9 minutes of 3 universities, 3 museums, Overton Square, Overton Park, the Memphis Zoo, Liberty Stadium, many popular restaurants, and Downtown Memphis.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Railgarten Bar & Pub

    Suggested Use

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

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

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    Location Insight

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    City
    Memphis
    County
    Shelby
    State
    Tennessee
    Longitude
    -89.9898
    Latitude
    35.1264

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Restaurant - Former Railgarten venue with dining, music, and recreational spaces.
    Where is this restaurant located?
    The property is located at 2166 Central Ave Memphis, TN.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Established Entertainment Venue: Former Railgarten with dining, drinks, and live music areas, offering immediate operational potential.; Prime Location: Midtown/Downtown submarket, close to universities, museums, parks, restaurants, and Downtown Memphis.; Large Lot Size: 9,843± SF building on 1.35± AC, providing ample indoor and outdoor space.
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    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    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
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    • 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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    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
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