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608 31st Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203

High-visibility commercial restaurant with redevelopment potential in Birmingham, Alabama.

Property Size3,304 SF
Price / SF$181.60
Days on Market83

Property Features for 608 31st Street North

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,304 SF
Property subtype Mixed Use

Building Details

Year Built 1956
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Metro South
Listed By: Chris Mallery · License #000128183 AL
Source: Crexi
Added: May 9 Changed: Jul 10 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 8:17AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This commercial property in Birmingham, Alabama, currently operating as a restaurant, presents a versatile investment opportunity. The property benefits from M-2 Heavy Industrial zoning, offering strong redevelopment potential for investors, developers, and owner-users. The existing restaurant can continue operations, or the property can be repositioned for various commercial and industrial uses, including flex space, warehouse, contractor headquarters, automotive, or service-based businesses. The property's strategic location provides convenient access to major Birmingham corridors and surrounding commercial growth. The property combines existing improvements, valuable land, and long-term upside in one investment opportunity. The building size is 3304 square feet.

Key Highlights

  • High‑visibility commercial restaurant property with existing operational restaurant.
  • Flexible M‑2 Heavy Industrial zoning allows for diverse commercial and industrial uses.
  • Strong redevelopment potential for various business types.

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 $59.5k $18.00
− Vacancy −$4.8k −$1.44
EGI $54.7k $16.56
− OpEx −$13.7k −$4.14
NOI $41.0k $12.42
3,304 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 8.00% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$586.2K
$513.0K – $683.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $41,036 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.84%
Second Best
Flex RnD
$458.7K
$401.4K – $535.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $32,111 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.35%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$775.5K
$678.6K – $904.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $54,286 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.05%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Conventional restaurants

Suggested Use

Top Pick Garden Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Grocery & Convenience Store Pet Store Pet Store & Service Restaurant

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

540
Businesses Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 35203, AL

3,595
Population
2,114
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
41%
College-Educated
83%
High-School Grad
2.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,712
Density / Sq Mi
$46,829
Median Household Income
$51,183
Median Earnings
$954
Median Rent
$288,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in Birmingham, AL

6.5% 2019
5.1% 2020
4.7% 2021
7.3% 2022
13.5% 2023
9.2% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - High-visibility commercial restaurant with redevelopment potential in Birmingham, Alabama.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 608 31st Street North Birmingham, AL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $600,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High‑visibility commercial restaurant property with existing operational restaurant.; Flexible M‑2 Heavy Industrial zoning allows for diverse commercial and industrial uses.; Strong redevelopment potential for various business types.
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