Building Details

Year built 1953

Listing Agency: Century 21 ProLink Show Phone

Listed By: KJ Wingert Show Phone

Added: Jul 21 Changed: Oct 21 Last Checked: Oct 23 at 6:06AM

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MLS# 833890

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Cronk’s Cafe is an established restaurant business with a main dining room seating over 100, a private party room for approximately 45, and a bar with seating for 30. A separate banquet and event room includes pool tables, buffet stations, foosball, lighting and sound equipment, and space for gatherings. The commercial kitchen has three hood systems, grills, ovens, prep and steam tables, a deep fryer, broaster, meat slicer, walk-in cooler, ice machine, and commercial dishwasher. Basement storage includes additional coolers, a freezer, supplies, equipment, and inventory. Furniture, fixtures, equipment, and inventory are included; the property is being sold as-is.

The 1.13-acre property includes a parking lot with capacity for 60+ vehicles, resurfaced three years ago. Four HVAC units serve the building, including two newer units, and the property has 3-phase power. The business was established in 1929, and the building dates to 1953. Current operations are limited to one night per week.

Key Highlights

• Main dining room seats over 100; private party room accommodates approximately 45
• Banquet room includes two pool tables, two buffet stations, a foosball table, and lighting and sound equipment
• Equipped commercial kitchen with three hood systems, two 60‑inch flat grills, and additional cooking and preparation equipment

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Current Use

Cronk's Cafe Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Grocery & Convenience Store HVAC Service Skin Care Clinic (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) 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

Yes

Commercial hood

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

528

Businesses Nearby

33k

Monthly Visits Nearby

Under-served

Demand for This Use

Explore this area Business Placement

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 77% Shops & Services 21% Home Improvements & Furnishings 2%

Burger King Dining

8,963 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Scooter's Coffee Dining

7,792 visits/mo 0.3 miles

SUBWAY Dining

6,752 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Consumers Credit Union Shops & Services

2,655 visits/mo 0.5 miles

Wells Fargo Shops & Services

1,984 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 51442, IA

9,763

Population

3,772

Households

2.6

Avg Household Size

34

Median Age

18%

College-Educated

78%

High-School Grad

159.6 sq mi

ZIP Area

61

Density / Sq Mi

$64,399

Median Household Income

$35,375

Median Earnings

$763

Median Rent

$146,200

Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020

7.3% 2021

6.5% 2022

6% 2023

5.7% 2024

6.3% 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?

Conventional restaurant - Dining, bar, and event areas are supported by a commercial kitchen and included furnishings, equipment, and inventory.

Where is this conventional restaurant located?

The property is located at 812 4th Ave S Denison, IA.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $750,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Main dining room seats over 100; private party room accommodates approximately 45; Banquet room includes two pool tables, two buffet stations, a foosball table, and lighting and sound equipment; Equipped commercial kitchen with three hood systems, two 60‑inch flat grills, and additional cooking and preparation equipment