Building Details

Year built 1887

Number of units 11

Flooring type Wood, Tile - Ceramic

Roof type Other

Listing Agency: Keller Williams Platinum Realty · Keller Williams Realty Show Phone

Listed By: Pendergraft Realty Group Show Phone

Added: Aug 28 Changed: Sep 12 Last Checked: Oct 16 at 8:06AM

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MLS# 1091348

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This 9,600-square-foot bed-and-breakfast occupies an 1887 building listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974. Five years of restoration retained original architectural elements, including more than forty double-hung sash windows and original merchandise shelving. The property includes eleven individually designed guest rooms, two luxury suites, and a suite with a kitchenette and expanded bath. Seven showers, nine toilets, and two additional bathing fixtures serve the building.

Commercial amenities include an on-site retail and gathering space with a stage and substantial seating, along with a lower-level commercial kitchen, dining hall, and wood-burning stove. Building systems include a new roof, insulated walls, updated HVAC with mini-splits, modern electrical service, new hot water heaters, and integrated dehumidifiers. Exterior features include a large patio, gardens, natural fencing, a stream with a covered bridge, parking, RV hookups, and approximately a quarter acre of undeveloped open ground.

The property has operated as both nightly lodging and a whole-property event venue, hosting weddings, festivals, reunions, train excursions, murder mystery weekends, and interactive theater. It is located just over half a mile from I-49 and within thirty minutes of Fort Smith and Fayetteville.

Key Highlights

• 9,600‑square‑foot building constructed in 1887 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974
• Eleven guest rooms, including two luxury suites; one suite has a kitchenette and a clawfoot tub
• Commercial kitchen, dining hall, wood‑burning stove, stage, and large seating area

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr

$60,192

Cap Rate

6.70%

Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates

Cap Rate 5%

$1,203,840 $1.2M

Cap Rate 7%

$859,886 $859.9K

Cap Rate 9%

$668,800 $668.8K

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Market Conditions

NOI Build-Up for 9,600 SF

Gross rent

$144.0K $15.00/SF

− Vacancy

−$17.3K −$1.80/SF

EGI

$126.7K $13.20/SF

− OpEx

−$66.5K −$6.93/SF

NOI

$60.2K $6.27/SF

Area

Crawford County, AR

Vacancy

12.00%

Lease Rate

$15.00 /SF/Yr

Expense Ratio

52.50%

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates

Cap Rate 5%

$1,203,840

Cap Rate 7%

$859,886

Cap Rate 9%

$668,800

Alternative Uses

Best Use

Retail

$1.18M

$1.04M – $1.38M (±1% cap)

NOI $82,850 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.22%

Second Best

Hotel Hospitality

$859.9K

$752.4K – $1.00M (±1% cap)

NOI $60,192 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.70%

Theoretical Best

Office A

$1.84M

$1.61M – $2.15M (±1% cap)

NOI $128,840 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.33%

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Current Use

Beard and Lady Apothecary ... (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Beard and Lady Inn Hotel & Motel Homegrown Native Foods Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Food Market Farmer's Market Hotel & Motel Restaurant

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

21

Businesses Nearby

Well-served

Demand for This Use

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Demographics for 72934, AR

942

Population

379

Households

2.5

Avg Household Size

40

Median Age

18%

College-Educated

57%

High-School Grad

71.0 sq mi

ZIP Area

13

Density / Sq Mi

$71,009

Median Earnings

$636

Median Rent

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?

Bed & breakfast - National Register recognition, updated systems, and flexible gathering areas support lodging, retail, and private events.

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 $899,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: 9,600‑square‑foot building constructed in 1887 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974; Eleven guest rooms, including two luxury suites; one suite has a kitchenette and a clawfoot tub; Commercial kitchen, dining hall, wood‑burning stove, stage, and large seating area