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Updated Restaurant Bar Building
For Sale
$649,900

217 E College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911

Well-maintained restaurant/bar building with recent updates including central air, furnace, electrical, and tap lines.

Property Size2,703 SF
Price / SF$240.44
Days on Market183

Property Features for 217 E College Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,703 SF

Additional Details

Business Included Yes

Building Details

Year Built 1978
Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Listed By: Linda A. Sanderfoot
Source: Smartteamhomes
Added: Apr 24 Changed: Oct 3 Last Checked: Oct 7 at 2:59PM

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This updated restaurant/bar property at 217 E College Avenue is being offered for sale with a long-standing, successful operation. The building has been well maintained and thoughtfully updated by the current owner, with improvements reported to include new roofs, a furnace, central air, electrical work, tap lines, and select equipment, among other upgrades.

The business benefits from a loyal, long-time customer base and a strong, dependable staff already in place. The building is positioned on College Avenue, making it a convenient, storefront-ready option for an owner-operator looking to step into a proven operation.

Offered as an ongoing, operating restaurant/bar location, the property’s recent mechanical and building updates are intended to support day-to-day continuity while you assume ownership and continue the business.

Key Highlights

  • Commercial restaurant/bar building on downtown College Avenue
  • Central air and gas cooling
  • Updates include roofs, furnace, central air, and electrical

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$40,784
Cap Rate
6.28%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$815,680 $815.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$582,629 $582.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$453,156 $453.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,703 SF
Gross rent
$56.8K $21.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.4K −$0.88/SF
EGI
$54.4K $20.12/SF
− OpEx
−$13.6K −$5.03/SF
NOI
$40.8K $15.09/SF
Area
Outagamie County, WI
Vacancy
4.20%
Lease Rate
$21.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$815,680
Cap Rate 7%
$582,629
Cap Rate 9%
$453,156

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$582.6K
$509.8K – $679.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $40,784 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.28%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$745.3K
$652.1K – $869.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $52,168 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.03%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities. How Realmo checks its estimates

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Current Use

Wooden Nickel Sports ... Bar & Pub

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Big Box & Wholesale Store Electrical Service Grocery & Convenience Store Plumbing Service HVAC 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.

Lease Details

Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,409
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 54911, WI

26,964
Population
11,171
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
35%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
8.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,210
Density / Sq Mi
$66,747
Median Household Income
$38,591
Median Earnings
$1,010
Median Rent
$199,100
Median Home Value
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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?
Bar & Pub - Well-maintained restaurant/bar building with recent updates including central air, furnace, electrical, and tap lines.
Where is this bar & pub located?
The property is located at 217 E College Ave Appleton, WI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $649,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Commercial restaurant/bar building on downtown College Avenue; Central air and gas cooling; Updates include roofs, furnace, central air, and electrical
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