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Restaurant with Lake Dock
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$795,000

8939 E Southshore Dr, Unionville, IN 47468

Operating restaurant with a detached one-bedroom cabin, lake access, included licenses, and on-site parking.

Property Size2,682 SF
Price / SF$296.42
Days on Market8

Property Features for 8939 E Southshore Dr

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,682 SF

Restaurant

Equipment Included Yes
Liquor License Yes

Additional Details

Business Included Yes

Amenities

dock

Building Details

Year Built 1957
Buildings 2
Listing Agency: FC Tucker/Bloomington REALTORS
Listed By: Chris Cockerham · License #RB14027897
Source: Kmsrealestategroup
Added: Aug 22 Changed: Aug 28 Last Checked: Aug 28 at 2:24PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The property includes a 2,682 SF restaurant and a separate 1BR/1BA cabin. Dining and kitchen equipment convey with the property, along with liquor and food licenses. The restaurant business, Porthole Inn, has operated since 1957, and the building was constructed that year.

A dock on Lake Lemon provides direct lake access, while the property is located at 8939 E Southshore Dr in Unionville, Indiana. Ample parking is available on site, supporting restaurant operations and customer access.

Key Highlights

  • 2,682 SF restaurant building with detached 1BR/1BA cabin
  • Dock on Lake Lemon provides direct lake access
  • Liquor license and food license included

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$34,686
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
4.36%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$693,720 $693.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$495,514 $495.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$385,400 $385.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,682 SF 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.
Gross rent
$48.3K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.0K −$0.76/SF
EGI
$46.2K $17.24/SF
− OpEx
−$11.6K −$4.31/SF
NOI
$34.7K $12.93/SF
Area
Monroe County, IN
Vacancy
4.20%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$693,720
Cap Rate 7%
$495,514
Cap Rate 9%
$385,400

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$495.5K
$433.6K – $578.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $34,686 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.36%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$524.2K
$458.6K – $611.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $36,691 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.62%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Port Hole Inn Bar & Pub

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Travel Agency Restaurant Bed & Breakfast Hotel & Motel

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
Liquor license

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

8
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 47468, IN

1,180
Population
905
Households
1.3
Avg Household Size
53
Median Age
41%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
30.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
39
Density / Sq Mi
$81,979
Median Household Income
$45,327
Median Earnings
$973
Median Rent
$282,600
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 - Operating restaurant with a detached one-bedroom cabin, lake access, included licenses, and on-site parking.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 8939 E Southshore Dr Unionville, IN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $795,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,682 SF restaurant building with detached 1BR/1BA cabin; Dock on Lake Lemon provides direct lake access; Liquor license and food license included
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