Historic Multi-Use Restaurant
7596 Werner Rd Virginia, MN 55792
7596 Werner Rd, Virginia, MN, 55792
$400,000
For Sale
$400,000
COMMERCIAL - Virginia, MN
Property Size4,673 SF
Lot Size1.37 Acres
Price / SF$85.60
Days on Market50
Property Features for 7596 Werner Rd
General Information
- Property type
- Commercial Sale
- Property subtype
- Other
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Rooms
- Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3, Basement
- Basement
- Concrete
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 4,673 SF
- Lot size
- 1.37 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Year
- 2026
- Tax Annual Amount
- 2052
Utilities
- Heating system
- Forced Air
Building Details
- Year built
- 1910
- Number of units
- 1
- Roof type
- Shingle
Listing Agency
RE/MAX Results
(952) 829-2900
Duluth, MN
Listed by
Culley Fairchild
(952) 829-2900
Added: May 29 Checked: Jul 17 at 7:06 pm
MLS# 6125653
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This historic commercial property at 7596 Werner Rd was originally a schoolhouse and later served as the Wuori Town Hall, and has been restored while preserving its distinctive character. The building includes refinished hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and abundant natural light, along with a spacious kitchen with custom pine cabinetry. A large great room features a removable stage, and the layout includes gender-separated bathrooms and two bedrooms. An additional ~2,200 square foot basement is described as spotless with functional space for business operations, storage, or a workshop. Recent improvements include a new roof in 2024, new well pump, new pressure tank, three 200-AMP electrical panels, and high-speed fiber optic internet. Handicap accessible features are noted, and the property sits on a private 1.37-acre lot with mature pine trees and ample off-street parking.
The property is located in Wuori Township, with a stated commute of about 10 minutes to Virginia and about 20 minutes to Lake Vermilion. The listing states the property is zoned for multi-use, offering flexibility for a range of potential concepts such as restaurant or craft brewery, as well as other business and event uses.
As configured, the asset combines a hospitality-ready main level with an expanded basement area for additional operational or storage needs, while the onsite parking and accessible design support day-to-day customer or staff flow.
The property is located in Wuori Township, with a stated commute of about 10 minutes to Virginia and about 20 minutes to Lake Vermilion. The listing states the property is zoned for multi-use, offering flexibility for a range of potential concepts such as restaurant or craft brewery, as well as other business and event uses.
As configured, the asset combines a hospitality-ready main level with an expanded basement area for additional operational or storage needs, while the onsite parking and accessible design support day-to-day customer or staff flow.
Key Highlights
- Built in 1910 with restored historic schoolhouse/town hall character, including refinished hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and abundant natural light
- Zoned for multi‑use, offering flexibility for a range of ventures such as restaurant, brewery, convenience store, gas station, manufacturing, or event venue
- Spacious 2,200 sq. ft. basement described as spotless and functional for business operations, storage, or workshop space
Local Financial Insights For Industrial
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 | $27.5k | $5.88 |
| − Vacancy | −$1.1k | −$0.23 |
| EGI | $26.4k | $5.65 |
| − OpEx | −$7.9k | −$1.70 |
| NOI | $18.5k | $3.96 |
4,673 SF · lease $5.88/SF/yr · vacancy 3.90% · expense 30.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.81M
$1.59M – $2.11M
NOI $126,891 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 31.72%
Second Best
Retail
$630.9K
$552.0K – $736.0K
NOI $44,160 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.04%
Theoretical Best
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same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Brewery - Historic schoolhouse-turned-town hall with refinished interiors, handicap access, and off-street parking on 1.37 acres.
Where is this brewery located?
The property is located at 7596 Werner Rd Virginia, MN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $400,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Built in 1910 with restored historic schoolhouse/town hall character, including refinished hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and abundant natural light; Zoned for multi‑use, offering flexibility for a range of ventures such as restaurant, brewery, convenience store, gas station, manufacturing, or event venue; Spacious 2,200 sq. ft. basement described as spotless and functional for business operations, storage, or workshop space
