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Lakefront Restaurant and Event Venue
For Sale
$2,499,999

5948 HWY 1 BYP, Natchitoches, LA 71457

Commercial, Natchitoches, LA

Property SizeContact for details
Lot Size3.53 Acres
Days on Market321

Property Features for 5948 HWY 1 BYP

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning B3
Parking features Off Street
Lot features 1-5 Acres
Standard status Active
APN 0011266300
Lot size 3.53 Acres

Utilities

Water source Public

Amenities

Leased private island
Private parking lot

Building Details

Year built 1982
Listing Agency: REVE, REALTORS
Listed By: Jena Regan · License #S57018
Added: Oct 28, 2025 Changed: Aug 19 Last Checked: Sep 13 at 5:06PM
MLS# 2528436

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This B3-zoned restaurant occupies 3.53 acres along Sibley Lake in Natchitoches, Louisiana, with approximately 1,500 feet of water frontage. The operation includes three dining environments: an open-air dock setting, an interior sports bar with a 12-seat bar, and a formal dining room. Combined seating capacity is 348, and a leased private island provides an additional dining setting. Furniture, fixtures, consumable inventory, and restaurant equipment are included, along with a private off-street parking lot that accommodates tour buses.

The property was built in 1982 and comprehensively updated within the last 12 months. Improvements include plumbing, electrical systems, kitchen equipment, walk-in coolers and freezers, bar equipment, bathroom fixtures and stalls, cork flooring, sheet rock, insulation, lighting, furniture, and a new roof. The restaurant also maintains a wine inventory of over 1,200 bottles and is equipped for weddings, private parties, class reunions, and corporate events.

Key Highlights

  • 348 combined seats across three distinct dining environments
  • Approximately 1,500 feet of water frontage on Sibley Lake
  • 3.53‑acre restaurant property with a leased private island

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Current Use

Conventional restaurants

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Auto Parts 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

Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

103
Businesses Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 71457, LA

25,506
Population
12,086
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
29%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
269.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
95
Density / Sq Mi
$47,410
Median Household Income
$34,458
Median Earnings
$801
Median Rent
$194,200
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 - B3-zoned restaurant combines multiple dining settings with event capabilities and access to a leased private island.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 5948 HWY 1 BYP Natchitoches, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,499,999.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 348 combined seats across three distinct dining environments; Approximately 1,500 feet of water frontage on Sibley Lake; 3.53‑acre restaurant property with a leased private island
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