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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$210.20
Days on Market161

Property Features for 519 S 17th Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 7,136 SF
Property subtype Retail

Building Details

Year Built 2004
Listing Agency: The Agency Austin, LLC
Listed By: Myra Caridad Garcia · License #719556
Source: Crexi
Added: Feb 24 Changed: Jul 6 Last Checked: Aug 3 at 12:31PM

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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 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 $154.1k $21.60
− Vacancy −$8.6k −$1.21
EGI $145.5k $20.39
− OpEx −$36.4k −$5.10
NOI $109.1k $15.29
7,136 SF · lease $21.60/SF/yr · vacancy 5.60% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.56M
$1.36M – $1.82M (±1% cap)
NOI $109,129 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.28%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.94M
$1.70M – $2.26M (±1% cap)
NOI $135,641 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.04%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Tabū Bistro Lounge Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Locksmith Nursing Home HVAC Service Pet Grooming Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Fish Market

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

2,702
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

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

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025
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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 $1,500,000.
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.
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