Downtown McAllen Hospitality
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519 S 17th Street, McAllen, TX 78501
Turnkey restaurant/bar in McAllen's vibrant arts district.
Property Size7,136 SF
Price / SF$182.17
Days on Market169
Property Features for 519 S 17th Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
7,136 SF
Property subtype
Retail
Occupancy
100%
Building Details
Year Built
2004
Tenancy
Single
Listing Agency:
The Agency Austin, LLC
(956) 606-4688
Listed By:
Myra Caridad Garcia · License #719556
Source:
Crexi
Added: Feb 24
Changed: Aug 11
Last Checked: Aug 12 at 6:33AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located in downtown McAllen's arts and fine dining district, this commercial property is currently operating as Tabu Bistro Lounge. The 7,136-square-foot building features a designed interior with multiple distinct environments suitable for chef-led dinners, private events, and upscale nightlife. The aesthetic includes greenery, woven pendant lighting, and a high-definition digital ceiling display. A high-capacity commercial kitchen is equipped with industrial ventilation and stainless steel prep areas. Multiple bar stations, including a custom stone-front service bar, are positioned for high-volume service. The property is situated in a high-traffic corridor within McAllen’s growing cultural center, making it suitable for bars, pubs, conventional restaurants, and other commercial real estate ventures.
Key Highlights
- Prime location in the heart of McAllen's thriving arts and fine dining district.
- Turnkey opportunity for high‑end hospitality, currently operating as a popular bistro lounge.
- Masterfully designed interior with multiple distinct environments for diverse events.
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$109,129
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
8.39%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$2,182,580
$2.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,558,986
$1.6M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,212,544
$1.2M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 7,136 SF
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.
Gross rent
$154.1K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$8.6K −$1.21/SF
EGI
$145.5K $20.39/SF
− OpEx
−$36.4K −$5.10/SF
NOI
$109.1K $15.29/SF
Area
McAllen, TX
Vacancy
5.60%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$2,182,580
Cap Rate 7%
$1,558,986
Cap Rate 9%
$1,212,544
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.56M
$1.36M – $1.82M
NOI $109,129 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.39%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.94M
$1.70M – $2.26M
NOI $135,641 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.43%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,702
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Demographics for 78501, TX
60,817
Population
24,807
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
27%
College-Educated
77%
High-School Grad
15.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,924
Density / Sq Mi
$49,451
Median Household Income
$29,092
Median Earnings
$943
Median Rent
$149,000
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Bar & Pub - Turnkey restaurant/bar in McAllen's vibrant arts district.
Where is this bar & pub located?
The property is located at 519 S 17th Street McAllen, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,300,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime location in the heart of McAllen's thriving arts and fine dining district.; Turnkey opportunity for high‑end hospitality, currently operating as a popular bistro lounge.; Masterfully designed interior with multiple distinct environments for diverse events.
