973 Smith Avenue S

FOR SALE - One-Story Freestanding Building with Turnkey Restaurant Package

INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Located on the border of West St. Paul and Mendota Heights
• Renovated vintage storefront with large windows
• Outdoor patio, bar area, and private event room
• Ample street parking and signage opportunities
• Prime location at Smith & Dodd, “Top of the Hill” in West St. Paul
• Minutes from Grand Casino Arena, Ordway Center, and Palace Theater via High Bridge
• Excellent visibility and traffic flow with MN-62 and Dodd Rd access
• Fully outfitted, turn-key restaurant or retail space
• Chef-designed commercial kitchen featuring:
  • 18′ hood with fire suppression
  • 2 walk-in coolers and 1 freezer
  • High-end ovens
  • State-of-the-art tap system
• Fully sprinkled, dual HVAC systems, TPO “green” white roof, updated plumbing & electrical
• Additional garden-level kitchen for catering prep or rental use
• ADA-compliant upgrades: wheelchair-accessible doors, grab bars, lowered switches
• 3 bathrooms (2 public and 1 for staff)
• Solid block/brick construction with finished full basement
• Great for 2^nd generation restaurant users
• Near major entertainment hubs or multi-use rental opportunities

PROPERTY OVERVIEW

• Building Size: 6,824 sf (includes finished basement - 3,417 sf upper level)
• Lot Size: .18 acres (7,841 sf)
• County: Dakota
• PID: 42-34950-02-120
• Zoning: B2 - Community Business
• Occupancy Type: Single Tenant
• Year Built: 1948
• Renovated: 2019-2020
• Floors: 2
• 1^st Floor Clear Height: 12’ 3”
• Basement Clear Height: 8’ 8”
• Parking: 8 spaces and ample street parking
• HVAC: Dual Systems
• Sprinkler: Yes
• Cross Streets: Smith Avenue S and Dodd Road
• 2025 Tax: $10,604.00
• 2026 Proposed Tax: $11,448.00
• Sale Price: $1,399,000.00

DEMOGRAPHICS

• Average HH Population: 1 mile - 8,018, 3 miles - 59,015, and 5 miles - 165,300
• Average HH Income: 1 mile - $76,949, 3 miles - $67,200, and 5 miles - $64,309

TRAFFIC COUNTS

• Smith Avenue S: 8,688 vpd
• Dodd Rd: 6,922 vpd