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    973 Smith Ave S, West St Paul, MN

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    Restaurant property built out in 2019 with high-end finishes.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    6,834 SF
    Lot size:
    0.18 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $204/SF
    Added:
    Nov 24, 2025
    Days on Market:
    202
    Last Refresh:
    May 20 at 9:18 pm

    Property Features for 973 Smith Ave S

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    6,834 SF
    Lot size
    0.18 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Listing Contact
    Laura Gill
    Laura Gill

    Listing agent Laura Gill

    Listing office Colliers

    Listing date Nov 24, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Fully equipped, high‑end restaurant build‑out completed in 2019.
    • Prime location near Excel Energy Center, Ordway, and Palace Theater.
    • Opportunity for shuttle service to events.
    • Meticulously maintained property with pride of ownership.
    • Successful, chef‑driven restaurant potential.
    • Beautifully renovated 1948 storefront.

    Overview

    This is a rare restaurant property that was built out in 2019 with high-end finishes and equipment. The property is a 6,834 square foot storefront, originally built in 1948, that was transformed into a chef-driven eatery. The property shows meticulous pride of ownership. It is a short drive to Excel Energy Center, the Ordway, and the Palace Theater. The property may present an opportunity for a shuttle service to events.

    Local 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 $123.0k $18.00
    − Vacancy −$4.8k −$0.70
    EGI $118.2k $17.30
    − OpEx −$29.6k −$4.32
    NOI $88.7k $12.97
    6,834 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 3.90% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Specialty Retail
    $1.27M
    $1.11M – $1.48M (±1% cap)
    NOI $88,661 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.34%
    Second Best
    Retail
    $1.03M
    $900.9K – $1.20M (±1% cap)
    NOI $72,073 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.15%
    Theoretical Best
    Healthcare Medical
    $1.68M
    $1.47M – $1.96M (±1% cap)
    NOI $117,722 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.41%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    FoodSmith Bistro-Pub Restaurant

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Daycare Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    West St Paul
    County
    Dakota
    State
    Minnesota
    Longitude
    -93.1021
    Latitude
    44.9169

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Restaurant - Restaurant property built out in 2019 with high-end finishes.
    Where is this restaurant located?
    The property is located at 973 Smith Ave S West St Paul, MN.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,399,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Fully equipped, high‑end restaurant build‑out completed in 2019.; Prime location near Excel Energy Center, Ordway, and Palace Theater.; Opportunity for shuttle service to events.
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