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Bar and Pub with Patio
For Sale
$2,100,000

2385 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN 46368

Commercial Sale, Portage, IN

Property Size7,566 SF
Lot Size1.38 Acres
Price / SF$277.56
Days on Market93

Property Features for 2385 Willowcreek Road

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Parking 60
Interior features Ceiling Fan(s), Wet Bar, Open Floorplan
Directions From I-94: Take Exit 19 (Willowcreek Road). Proceed south on Willowcreek Road approximately 1.5 miles. Property is located on the east side of Willowcreek Road at 2385 Willowcreek Road, Portage, Indiana.
Standard status Active
APN 640512351002000016
Size 7,566 SF
Lot size 1.38 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2024
Tax Description S182 OF N222 W330 N1 2 SW SW 12-36-7 1.38A
Tax Annual Amount 8043
Legal Description S182 OF N222 W330 N1 2 SW SW 12-36-7 1.38A

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Central, Forced Air
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1980
Listing Agency: McColly Real Estate
Listed By: Anthony Christopher · License #RB22001074
Added: Jun 12 Changed: Sep 2 Last Checked: Sep 12 at 8:06AM
MLS# 840616

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The offering includes a bar and restaurant business, its fixtures, and a 3-way liquor license. The 7,566-square-foot building contains nearly 1,700 square feet of rentable space, along with a wet bar, open floorplan, central and forced-air heating, and a large walk-in cooler. Roll-up garage door windows connect the interior to an outdoor patio. Built in 1980, the property has public water and public sewer service.

Located on Willowcreek Road near an Indiana Toll Road exit, the property is within walking distance of multiple hotels and surrounding businesses. A paved parking lot provides 60 spaces, supporting the existing bar and restaurant operation.

Key Highlights

  • 7,566 SF building on 1.38 acres
  • Nearly 1,700 SF of rentable space
  • Bar and restaurant business, fixtures, and 3‑way 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
$147,849
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
7.04%
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%
$2,956,980 $3.0M
Cap Rate 7%
$2,112,129 $2.1M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,642,767 $1.6M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 7,566 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
$204.3K $27.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$7.1K −$0.95/SF
EGI
$197.1K $26.06/SF
− OpEx
−$49.3K −$6.51/SF
NOI
$147.8K $19.54/SF
Area
Porter County, IN
Vacancy
3.50%
Lease Rate
$27.00 /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%
$2,956,980
Cap Rate 7%
$2,112,129
Cap Rate 9%
$1,642,767

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$2.11M
$1.85M – $2.46M (±1% cap)
NOI $147,849 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.04%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Healthcare Medical
$2.87M
$2.51M – $3.35M (±1% cap)
NOI $200,730 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.56%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Mark O's Bar ... Bar & Pub

Suggested Use

Top Pick Skin Care Clinic Parking Lot & Garage Daycare Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Cafe & Coffee Shop Spa & Massage Center

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
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access
Yes
Liquor license

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

465
Businesses Nearby
107k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 45% Groceries 35% Shops & Services 18% Hotels & Casinos 2%
Strack & Van Til Groceries
37,168 visits/mo 0.3 miles
McDonald's Dining
19,411 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Dunkin' Donuts Dining
13,207 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Pet Supplies Plus Shops & Services
8,744 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Burger King Dining
7,644 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 46368, IN

39,837
Population
16,870
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
18%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
25.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,575
Density / Sq Mi
$72,638
Median Household Income
$42,508
Median Earnings
$1,140
Median Rent
$213,500
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 - Operating business sale includes fixtures, a 3-way liquor license, walk-in cooler, and indoor-outdoor bar access.
Where is this bar & pub located?
The property is located at 2385 Willowcreek Road Portage, IN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,100,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 7,566 SF building on 1.38 acres; Nearly 1,700 SF of rentable space; Bar and restaurant business, fixtures, and 3‑way liquor license included
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