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Restaurant and Retail Building
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$350,000

2508 E Main Avenue, Alton, TX 78573

COMMERCIAL - Alton, TX

Property Size832 SF
Lot Size0.50 Acres
Price / SF$420.67
Days on Market33

Property Features for 2508 E Main Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning CO
Parking 24
Parking features Special Needs
Security features Security System
Accessibility Accessible Approach with Ramp
Appliances Electric Water Heater
Subdivision Alfredo's Plaza
Directions Going west on Main Ave, drive past Glasscock, it will be second to the last building on the left.
Standard status Active
APN A266000000000200
Size 832 SF
Lot size 0.50 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Annual Amount 6548

Utilities

Heating system Central
Cooling system Central Air

Amenities

bar area
patio with oversized fans
restrooms

Building Details

Year built 1996
Floors in Building 1
Building materials Stucco
Roof type Metal
Listing Agency: BIG Realty
Listed By: Miguel Gutierrez
Added: Jul 1 Changed: Jul 27 Last Checked: Aug 2 at 6:06AM
MLS# 501208

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This commercial building on Calle 5 combines a foodservice setup with front-facing retail. The front area includes two retail spaces and a fully equipped kitchen, designed to support a cafe or quick-serve operation. The property also includes a lively bar area, a patio with oversized fans, and four restrooms for guest convenience.

The building faces Main Avenue at 2508 E Main Avenue in Alton, TX 78573. The site is described as a food and retail destination within a busy corridor, with a customer-focused patio environment.

For a prospective buyer, the offering is presented as a turnkey opportunity for investors, with owner financing available under right terms.

Key Highlights

  • Year built 1996 with central heating and central air
  • Metal roof and stucco construction
  • Property includes two front retail spaces facing Main Avenue

Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $17.1k $20.52
− Vacancy −$973 −$1.17
EGI $16.1k $19.35
− OpEx −$4.0k −$4.84
NOI $12.1k $14.51
832 SF · lease $20.52/SF/yr · vacancy 5.70% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$172.5K
$150.9K – $201.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $12,075 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.45%
Second Best
Retail
$160.5K
$140.4K – $187.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $11,234 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.21%
Theoretical Best
Hotel Hospitality
$626.7K
$548.3K – $731.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $43,867 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.53%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Isalis (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Party City Party Supply Store Skunk Funk Big Box & Wholesale Store Carl's Trading Co Hat Shop Bushka's Kitchen LLC (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Electrical Service Garden Center Skin Care Clinic

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

822
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 78573, TX

42,229
Population
13,339
Households
3.2
Avg Household Size
29
Median Age
15%
College-Educated
63%
High-School Grad
36.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,151
Density / Sq Mi
$51,185
Median Household Income
$27,730
Median Earnings
$909
Median Rent
$154,800
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Commercial kitchen - Food and retail building includes a bar area, fully equipped kitchen, patio with oversized fans, and two front retail spaces.
Where is this commercial kitchen located?
The property is located at 2508 E Main Avenue Alton, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $350,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Year built 1996 with central heating and central air; Metal roof and stucco construction; Property includes two front retail spaces facing Main Avenue
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