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Restaurant Building with Prep Area
For Sale
$175,000

5303 1st Ave, Birmingham, AL 35212

Existing restaurant layout includes food preparation space, accessible restrooms, and MU-M zoning.

Property Size1,767 SF
Price / SF$99.04
Days on Market47

Property Features for 5303 1st Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,767 SF
Zoning MU-M

Additional Details

Highway Access Yes
Sprinkler System No
Commercial Hood Yes

Building Details

Year Built 1993
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Homewood
Listed By: Frances Knox · License #30859
Source: Soldbystratford
Added: Sep 5 Changed: Oct 6 Last Checked: Oct 7 at 1:21PM

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Investment Insights

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The 1,767-square-foot restaurant building at 5303 1st Ave includes a front dining area and a rear food-preparation section with a covered pit and grill/vent equipment. The floor plan also provides two half baths, a utility closet, and a broom closet. Entry and restroom access are handicap compliant. The hood vent has a dedicated sprinkler system, while the property is offered in its current condition.

The sale includes 5305 1st Avenue N. The property is near the Woodlawn Post Office, approximately two blocks from a bus stop and four blocks from the Woodlawn East Transit Center. Access is available from Hwy 280, I-20, and Hwy 78. MU-M zoning is identified by the Birmingham Zoning Office.

Key Highlights

  • 1,767‑square‑foot restaurant building
  • Sale includes 5305 1st Avenue N
  • Front dining area and rear food‑preparation space

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$8,122
Cap Rate
4.64%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$162,440 $162.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$116,029 $116.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$90,244 $90.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,767 SF
Gross rent
$12.7K $7.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.1K −$0.63/SF
EGI
$11.6K $6.57/SF
− OpEx
−$3.5K −$1.97/SF
NOI
$8.1K $4.60/SF
Area
Birmingham, AL
Vacancy
8.80%
Lease Rate
$7.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$162,440
Cap Rate 7%
$116,029
Cap Rate 9%
$90,244

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$313.5K
$274.3K – $365.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $21,946 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.54%
Second Best
Industrial
$116.0K
$101.5K – $135.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $8,122 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.64%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$414.8K
$362.9K – $483.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $29,033 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 16.59%
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Current Use

205 Ridez Auto ... Car Wash Moneyco USA Taxes Tax Preparation

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Auto Parts Store Spa & Massage Center Big Box & Wholesale 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
Highway access
Yes
Commercial hood

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

580
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 35212, AL

11,240
Population
5,537
Households
2
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
33%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
6.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,813
Density / Sq Mi
$34,565
Median Household Income
$37,264
Median Earnings
$754
Median Rent
$210,400
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Birmingham, AL

8.1% 2019
7.3% 2020
6.4% 2021
5.9% 2022
5% 2023
6% 2024
6.1% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Existing restaurant layout includes food preparation space, accessible restrooms, and MU-M zoning.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 5303 1st Ave Birmingham, AL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $175,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,767‑square‑foot restaurant building; Sale includes 5305 1st Avenue N; Front dining area and rear food‑preparation space
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