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Turnkey Restaurant with Liquor License
For Sale
$350,000

3634 Central Avenue, Lake Station, IN 46405

COMMERCIAL - Lake Station, IN

Property Size3,250 SF
Lot Size0.08 Acres
Price / SF$107.69
Days on Market462

Property Features for 3634 Central Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Rooms Basement
Parking 45
Parking features Alley
Security features Security Lighting
Interior features Wet Bar
Basement Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Crawl Space
Accessibility Accessible Approach with Ramp
Appliances Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Freezer
Subdivision Petersons Add 02
Directions 80/94 to N Ripley, right before light turn by Dunkin parking in back.
Standard status Active
APN 450916152021000021
Size 3,250 SF
Lot size 0.08 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2024
Tax Description PETERSON'S 2ND ADD. E. GARY LOT 12 EXCEPT SO.3FT.
Tax Annual Amount 4403
Legal Description PETERSON'S 2ND ADD. E. GARY LOT 12 EXCEPT SO.3FT.

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Natural Gas
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1945
Listing Agency: Listing Leaders
Listed By: Christine Coughlin · License #RB17000971
Added: May 16, 2025 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 20 at 5:06PM
MLS# 820900

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Turnkey restaurant opportunity featuring a newly remodeled interior and a wet bar. The sale includes kitchen equipment, materials, furnishings, and a 3-way liquor license. Interior amenities include a remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, plus signage and a welcoming pergola-covered outdoor seating area. The property is serviced by natural gas heat and includes appliances such as a range hood, gas cooktop, gas range, refrigerator, microwave, and freezer, along with a disposal and stainless steel appliance(s). A basement is also available, and accessibility is supported with an accessible approach with ramp.

Located at 3634 Central Avenue in Lake Station, Indiana (Lake County), the property sits on a 0.078-acre lot with 3,250 square feet of space. Public water and public sewer service are available, with parking accessed via an alley.

Built in 1945, the building is offered as a turnkey restaurant with on-site improvements supporting day-to-day operations for an owner-operator or a working concept.

Key Highlights

  • Includes kitchen equipment, materials, furnishings, and a 3‑way liquor license
  • Newly remodeled kitchen and bathrooms plus signage
  • Pergola‑covered outdoor seating area

Property Analytics

Current Use

Taco station Restaurant

Suggested Use

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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

Yes
Liquor license

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

252
Businesses Nearby
61k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 72% Shops & Services 27% Electronics 1%
Road Ranger Shops & Services
16,455 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Wendy's Dining
15,058 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Dunkin' Donuts Dining
12,902 visits/mo 0.0 miles
Burger King Dining
10,110 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Long John Silver's Dining
3,645 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Demographics for 46405, IN

11,860
Population
4,566
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
10%
College-Educated
80%
High-School Grad
9.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,318
Density / Sq Mi
$57,005
Median Household Income
$34,058
Median Earnings
$1,136
Median Rent
$123,600
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 - Turnkey, fully equipped restaurant with a newly remodeled interior, wet bar, pergola-covered outdoor seating, and a 3-way liquor license.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 3634 Central Avenue Lake Station, IN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $350,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Includes kitchen equipment, materials, furnishings, and a 3‑way liquor license; Newly remodeled kitchen and bathrooms plus signage; Pergola‑covered outdoor seating area
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