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    553 State Route 36, Middletown, NJ 07748

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    Freestanding diner with high visibility and ample parking.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    4,158 SF
    Added:
    May 20, 2026
    Days on Market:
    14
    Last Refresh:
    May 21 at 7:36 am

    Property Features for 553 State Route 36

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    4,158 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    2002

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    Listing Contact
    MELINA BRADLEY

    Listing agent MELINA BRADLEY License #1970479

    Listing office KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY WEST MONMOUTH

    Listing date May 20, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Thriving, turnkey diner business opportunity.
    • High‑visibility location on Route 36 jug handle corner.
    • Approximately 4,000+ sq ft with seating for about 165 guests.
    • Over 80 on‑site parking spaces.
    • Located on busy NJ 36 corridor with high traffic count.
    • Purpose‑built diner (built in 2002).

    Overview

    This is a turnkey diner opportunity located at 553 NJ 36, Belford, NJ. The property, formerly Sunny Side Diner / Kings Arms II, is a freestanding, purpose-built diner. The thriving business (building NOT INCLUDED) features approximately 4,000+ sq ft with seating for about 165 guests. It includes over 80 on-site parking spaces. The property is situated on a highly visible Route 36 jug handle corner. The property sits on the busy NJ 36 corridor, with estimated traffic in the tens of thousands of vehicles per day, capturing local residents, commuters, and seasonal shore visitors. Buyer to verify all measurements.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Breakfast & diners

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Pharmacy Auto Repair Shop

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Similar Places Nearby

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    City
    Middletown
    County
    Monmouth
    State
    New Jersey
    Longitude
    -74.113609
    Latitude
    40.432215

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Breakfast & diner - Freestanding diner with high visibility and ample parking.
    Where is this breakfast & diner located?
    The property is located at 553 State Route 36 Middletown, NJ.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Thriving, turnkey diner business opportunity.; High‑visibility location on Route 36 jug handle corner.; Approximately 4,000+ sq ft with seating for about 165 guests.
    (732) 536-9010
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    Listing Contact
    MELINA BRADLEY
    Real Estate License ID: 1970479
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

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    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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