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Turnkey Restaurant with Patio
For Lease
$45 SF/Yr

409 College Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850

COMMERCIAL - Ithaca, NY

Space Size5,880 SF
Days on Market94

Property Features for 409 College Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Lease
Property subtype Office
Zoning MU-2
Zoning description Business
Lot features Irregular Lot
Elementary school Belle Sherman
Elementary school district Ithaca
Middle school district Ithaca
High school district Ithaca
Subdivision Ithaca-City-500700
Standard status Active
APN 500700-062-000-0005-014-000-0000
Size 3,980 SF

Utilities

Heating system Central, Natural Gas
Cooling system Central Air

Building Details

Year built 1985
Floors in Building 1
Roof type Flat
Listing Agency: Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)
Listed By: Connor Colbert · License #10401293112
Added: May 11 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 12 at 8:06AM
MLS# R1681001

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Turnkey, fully built-out restaurant space offering approximately 5,880 square feet, including about 3,980 square feet for dining, bar, and kitchen space, plus a 1,900 square foot patio with seating for over 300 guests. The space is positioned for restaurant or retail use and is described as having previously operated as Collegetown Bagels.

The location at 409 College Avenue sits in the Collegetown district near Cornell University, within a dense, high-traffic environment supported by approximately 26,000 students and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff. The property also benefits from a strong local population and a vibrant mix of residents and business activity.

On-site building systems include central heating (natural gas) and central air conditioning. The building was constructed in 1985 and features a flat roof.

Key Highlights

  • Approximately 5,880 SF turnkey restaurant build‑out with about 3,980 SF dining/bar/kitchen plus a 1,900 SF patio
  • Patio seating for over 300 guests
  • MU‑2 zoning

Property Analytics

Current Use

The Student Agencies Building Apartment Building Big Red Shipping ... Moving Company Student Agencies Tutoring Tutoring Service Pre Arrival Freight Service eHub Collegetown Academic Department

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Parts Store Electrical Service HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Home Appliance Store Auto Repair Shop

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

NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
$6.75 /SF/Yr
CAM

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,648
Businesses Nearby
1k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 100%
Insomnia Cookies Dining
1,055 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Teresa's Pizza Dining
271 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Demographics for 14850, NY

69,271
Population
31,772
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
29
Median Age
72%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
124.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
555
Density / Sq Mi
$69,689
Median Household Income
$36,115
Median Earnings
$1,446
Median Rent
$334,800
Median Home Value

Market

Lease Benchmarks for Ithaca, NY

$35 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$25–$45 /SF/Yr
Price Range
2,243 SF
Avg Space Size

This space is priced 29% above the average of $35 /SF/Yr.

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Turnkey restaurant space in MU-2 with a sizable dining, bar and kitchen area plus a patio designed for large seating.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 409 College Avenue Ithaca, NY.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $45 SF/Yr.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 5,880 SF turnkey restaurant build‑out with about 3,980 SF dining/bar/kitchen plus a 1,900 SF patio; Patio seating for over 300 guests; MU‑2 zoning
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