Historic Bed and Breakfast
411 E Front AVE, Chester, AR 72934
MULTI_FAMILY - Chester, AR
Property size:
9,600 SFLot size:
0.31 AcresPrice / SF:
$130/SF- Added:
- Oct 13, 2025
- Days on Market:
- 264
- Last Refresh:
- Jul 3 at 5:06 am
Property Features for 411 E Front AVE
General Information
- Property type
- Residential Multi Family
- Property subtype
- Other
- Bedrooms
- 9
- Rooms
- Bedroom 2, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 8, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 9
- Parking features
- RV, On Street
- Standard status
- Active
- APN
- 720-00004-001
- Size
- 9,600 SF
- Lot size
- 0.31 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Description
- Long See Attachment
- Tax Annual Amount
- 1908
Utilities
- Heating system
- Electric (Heating), Central
- Cooling system
- Electric, Central Air
Building Details
- Year built
- 1887
- Floors in Building
- 2
- Number of units
- 11
- Flooring type
- Wood, Tile - Ceramic
- Roof type
- Other
Listing agent Laura McLean License #SA00081842 (479) 434-3000
Listing office Keller Williams Platinum Realty 3300 S 70th St., Fort Smith, AR (479) 434-3000
Listing date Oct 13, 2025
MLS# 1084575
Listing URL
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HighLights
- Historic 1887 Beard & Lady Inn: 9,600 sq ft fully restored bed‑and‑breakfast set on 0.69 landscaped acres.
- 11 themed guest rooms, including two luxury suites.
- Suite includes kitchenette and expansive bath with both a clawfoot tub and shower; total bathrooms offer 7 showers, 9 toilets, and an additional tub.
- Bottom floor includes commercial kitchen, spacious dining hall, and a wood‑burning stove for events, weddings, and retreats.
- Recent upgrades include new roof, insulated walls, updated HVAC systems with mini‑splits, modern electrical, hot water heaters, and dehumidifiers integrated into flooring.
- Outdoor amenities include a large patio, gardens, a picturesque stream with a covered bridge, ample parking, and RV hookups; less than 1/2 mile from I‑540.
Overview
The Beard & Lady Inn is a turn-key, fully restored 1887 bed-and-breakfast offering 9,600 square feet of hospitality space with modern comfort. The inn features 11 uniquely themed rooms, including two luxury suites. One suite includes a kitchenette and an expansive bathroom with a clawfoot tub and shower, while the remaining bathrooms provide a total of 7 showers, 9 toilets, and an additional tub. On-site amenities include the Mercantile & Apothecary Shop with a stage for live music and a large seating area. The lower level includes a commercial kitchen, a spacious dining hall, and a wood-burning stove, supporting guest stays as well as group events, weddings, and retreats. Recent upgrades are noted throughout, including a new roof, insulated walls, updated HVAC systems with mini-splits, modern electrical, hot water heaters, and dehumidifiers integrated into the flooring.
Located at 411 E Front Ave in Chester, Arkansas, the property is described as less than half a mile from I-540 and set on landscaped grounds. Outdoor features include a large patio, lush gardens, a picturesque stream with a covered bridge, natural fencing, ample parking, and RV hookups.
The property is being offered as a complete operation, with the inn described as a thriving hospitality business already in operation and connected to events such as weddings, festivals, reunions, murder mysteries, train excursions, and interactive plays. For an owner-operator, entrepreneur, or operator looking to run a historic destination with on-site retail and event-ready space, the combination of guest rooms, commercial kitchen, and flexible lower-level gathering areas is a practical fit.
Located at 411 E Front Ave in Chester, Arkansas, the property is described as less than half a mile from I-540 and set on landscaped grounds. Outdoor features include a large patio, lush gardens, a picturesque stream with a covered bridge, natural fencing, ample parking, and RV hookups.
The property is being offered as a complete operation, with the inn described as a thriving hospitality business already in operation and connected to events such as weddings, festivals, reunions, murder mysteries, train excursions, and interactive plays. For an owner-operator, entrepreneur, or operator looking to run a historic destination with on-site retail and event-ready space, the combination of guest rooms, commercial kitchen, and flexible lower-level gathering areas is a practical fit.
Local 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 | $144.0k | $15.00 |
| − Vacancy | −$8.8k | −$0.92 |
| EGI | $135.2k | $14.09 |
| − OpEx | −$33.8k | −$3.52 |
| NOI | $101.4k | $10.56 |
9,600 SF · lease $15.00/SF/yr · vacancy 6.10% · expense 25.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.45M
$1.27M – $1.69M
NOI $101,412 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.11%
Second Best
Retail
$1.18M
$1.04M – $1.38M
NOI $82,850 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.63%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.84M
$1.61M – $2.15M
NOI $128,840 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.31%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
Property Profile
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Beard and Lady Apothecary ...
(Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store
Beard and Lady Inn
Hotel & Motel
Homegrown Native Foods
Restaurant
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Chester
- County
- Crawford
- State
- Arkansas
- Longitude
- -94.174205
- Latitude
- 35.679143
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Bed & breakfast - Turn-key 1887 inn with 11 themed rooms, a commercial kitchen, and modern upgrades for group events and stays.
Where is this bed & breakfast located?
The property is located at 411 E Front AVE Chester, AR.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,250,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historic 1887 Beard & Lady Inn: 9,600 sq ft fully restored bed‑and‑breakfast set on 0.69 landscaped acres.; 11 themed guest rooms, including two luxury suites.; Suite includes kitchenette and expansive bath with both a clawfoot tub and shower; total bathrooms offer 7 showers, 9 toilets, and an additional tub.
