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Second-Gen Restaurant and Market
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$1,400,000

520 S Locust St, Denton, TX 76201

Turnkey, fully renovated second-generation restaurant and market space with brand-new HVAC, roof, and cold storage.

Property Size3,864 SF
Days on Market55

Property Features for 520 S Locust St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,864 SF
Property subtype Retail

Additional Details

Grease Trap Yes

Amenities

private outdoor patio
exterior brick fireplace
glass roll-up garage door

Building Details

Building Size 3,864 SF
Year Built 1975
Listing Agency: SVN | Verus Commercial
Listed By: Bryson Hudgens · License #827964
Source: Svn
Added: Jul 22 Changed: Sep 6 Last Checked: Sep 13 at 9:31AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This turnkey, fully renovated second-generation restaurant and market space is fully outfitted for immediate operation. The property includes a newly installed commercial HVAC system, updated commercial plumbing, and a brand-new roof designed to support maintenance-free performance. Culinary and cold storage improvements are extensive, featuring fully installed commercial walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer units, along with a specialized grease trap that is already in place and permitted.

The interior configuration supports both food service and product merchandising with newly installed commercial coolers, display fridges, and premium merchandising shelving. The space also integrates indoor and outdoor use through a private outdoor patio area anchored by a signature exterior brick fireplace, with a smooth glass roll-up garage door providing additional functional access between indoor and outdoor operations.

Infrastructure, equipment, and layout items are presented as newly installed and fully furnished as described in the remarks, offering a ready-to-operate restaurant/market setup.

Key Highlights

  • Fully renovated second‑generation restaurant/market space with brand‑new HVAC and updated commercial plumbing
  • Brand‑new roof designed for low‑maintenance operations
  • Included brand‑new commercial walk‑in cooler and walk‑in freezer, with a specialized grease trap already in place and permitted

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
$66,422
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
4.74%
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%
$1,328,440 $1.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$948,886 $948.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$738,022 $738.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,864 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
$92.7K $24.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.2K −$1.08/SF
EGI
$88.6K $22.92/SF
− OpEx
−$22.1K −$5.73/SF
NOI
$66.4K $17.19/SF
Area
Denton, TX
Vacancy
4.50%
Lease Rate
$24.00 /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%
$1,328,440
Cap Rate 7%
$948,886
Cap Rate 9%
$738,022

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$948.9K
$830.3K – $1.11M (±1% cap)
NOI $66,422 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.74%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.21M
$1.06M – $1.41M (±1% cap)
NOI $84,507 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.04%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Conventional restaurants

Suggested Use

Top Pick Pet Grooming Service Florist Carpet & Flooring Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Butcher Clothing & Fashion Store

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

Yes
Grease trap

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,135
Businesses Nearby
43k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 71% Shops & Services 29%
Mellow Mushroom Dining
11,092 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Rusty Taco Dining
8,924 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Wells Fargo Shops & Services
8,868 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Golden Chick Dining
6,072 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Fuzzy's Taco Shop Dining
4,312 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 76201, TX

27,610
Population
13,087
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
26
Median Age
46%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
5.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,020
Density / Sq Mi
$37,863
Median Household Income
$18,308
Median Earnings
$1,128
Median Rent
$250,200
Median Home Value
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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?
Conventional restaurant - Turnkey, fully renovated second-generation restaurant and market space with brand-new HVAC, roof, and cold storage.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 520 S Locust St Denton, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,400,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Fully renovated second‑generation restaurant/market space with brand‑new HVAC and updated commercial plumbing; Brand‑new roof designed for low‑maintenance operations; Included brand‑new commercial walk‑in cooler and walk‑in freezer, with a specialized grease trap already in place and permitted
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