Blairstown | Building For Sale | 3,250 sqft.
Office | 3,250 SqFt
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318 Locust St NE | Blairstown, IA
$85,000 | 3,250 SF | Mixed-Use Commercial
Turn-key opportunity to own a fully built-out café/restaurant space with additional residential living quarters in the heart of Blairstown. Formerly home to “Our Place” coffee shop & bakery, this property is ideally suited for an owner-operator, investor, or entrepreneur looking for an affordable entry into business ownership.
The main level features a welcoming customer area, service counter, and a functional commercial kitchen equipped with a newer hood system—allowing for immediate operation with minimal upfront investment. Recent updates include newer flooring, updated bathrooms, and improved mechanicals including furnace and water heater.
The property also includes on-site living quarters, offering flexibility for owner occupancy or additional rental income. This live/work setup creates a unique opportunity to operate a business while offsetting expenses through residential use.
With low annual property taxes (~$950/year) and pricing at approximately $26/SF, this asset presents a compelling value well below replacement cost.
💼 Key Highlights
- 3,250 SF mixed-use building
- Former café / bakery – ready for food service use
- Commercial kitchen with newer hood system included
- Updated interior: flooring, bathrooms, mechanicals
- On-site residential living quarters
- Live/work or dual-income potential
- Low property taxes (~$950/year)
- Priced at ~$26/SF (below replacement cost)
💰 Investment / Owner-User Opportunity
- Operate your business and live on-site
- Lease commercial + residential separately for dual income
- Minimal buildout required for food users (major cost savings)
- Strong demand for small-town dining, coffee, or retail concepts
🎯 Ideal Uses
- Coffee shop / café / bakery
- Small-town restaurant or bar & grill
- Retail boutique or specialty shop
- Office or service business
- Live/work investment property
Turn-key café/restaurant opportunity with residential living quarters in downtown Blairstown. Includes commercial kitchen with hood, updated interior, and strong live/work or dual-income potential. Priced at just $85,000 (~$26/SF) with low taxes.
Call PJ McInerney at Pinnacle Commercial with questions or showing instructions. (319) 775-3040.
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