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Historic Restaurant Building with Lot
For Sale
$175,000

720 S Main, Calvert, TX 77837

COMMERCIAL - Calvert, TX

Property Size1,625 SF
Lot Size0.09 Acres
Price / SF$107.69
Days on Market49

Property Features for 720 S Main

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning Robertson
Elementary school district Calvert
Middle school district Calvert
High school district Calvert
Directions From Bryan/College Station: Hwy 6 N to Calvert, Building on right, two blocks before traffic signal. From Waco: Hwy 6 S to Calvert, Building on left, two blocks after traffic light.
Standard status Active
APN 720 Main 202
Size 1,625 SF
Lot size 0.09 Acres

Amenities

large back outdoor area
shade trees
alley access
two separate restrooms

Building Details

Year built 1868
Listing Agency: Polansky Realty
Listed By: Brenda Van De Walle
Added: Jul 6 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 23 at 5:06PM
MLS# 26008916

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Offered for sale: a late-1800s Mesker storefront building on Calvert’s Historic 8-Block Business District, plus an adjoining vacant commercial lot. The property features a distinctive facade of ornamental pressed metal sheet panels, along with interior character elements including exposed brick and wood beams. The building is approximately 1,625 square feet and includes updated electrical wiring and two separate restrooms located at the rear of the Mesker building. A large back outdoor area with mature shade trees is accessed from the alley.

The building and adjoining lot provide 50 feet of frontage on Main Street/SH 6. The additional lot is approximately 25 feet by 150 feet and may be used to support development or expand outdoor space.

The building is currently leased as a restaurant/hospitality business. With the adjacent lot and the existing outdoor area, the combined site supports multiple commercial concepts in Calvert’s National Registry historic district, including retail, office, hospitality, and/or brewery/biergarten, subject to applicable requirements.

Key Highlights

  • 1868 late‑1800s Mesker storefront on Main St/SH 6 with an ornamental pressed metal facade
  • Approx. 1,625 SF building plus an adjoining vacant commercial lot (25' x 150')
  • 50' state highway frontage on Calvert's Historic Main Street (Historic 8‑Block Business District on the National Registry)

Property Analytics

Current Use

Conventional restaurants

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Auto Parts Store Furniture & Home Goods (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Bakery

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
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

144
Businesses Nearby
20k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 100%
Texaco Shops & Services
11,820 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Family Dollar Shops & Services
3,958 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Exxon Shops & Services
3,876 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 77837, TX

1,362
Population
865
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
49
Median Age
30%
College-Educated
80%
High-School Grad
117.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
12
Density / Sq Mi
$66,250
Median Household Income
$44,167
Median Earnings
$913
Median Rent
$113,100
Median Home Value

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 - Historic Mesker storefront restaurant building with rear outdoor area and an adjoining vacant lot on Main Street.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 720 S Main Calvert, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $175,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1868 late‑1800s Mesker storefront on Main St/SH 6 with an ornamental pressed metal facade; Approx. 1,625 SF building plus an adjoining vacant commercial lot (25' x 150'); 50' state highway frontage on Calvert's Historic Main Street (Historic 8‑Block Business District on the National Registry)
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