1565 Marion Waldo Road, Marion, OH 43302
- 1 acre
- Built 1973
About this property
THE ICONIC MARION DINER IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SALE! THIS TURN-KEY, FAMILY-OWNED RESTAURANT HAS BEEN A STAPLE OF THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 20 YEARS, OFFERING A PRIME OPPORTUNITY TO STEP INTO A WELL-ESTABLISHED BUSINESS WITH A LOYAL CUSTOMER BASE AND EXCELLENT VISIBILITY. SITUATED ON OVER 1 ACRE ALONG A HIGH-TRAFFIC ROAD, THE PROPERTY IS SURROUNDED BY THRIVING BUSINESSES, SHOPPING CENTERS, AND INDUSTRIAL HUBS—MAKING IT A PRIME LOCATION FOR CONTINUED RESTAURANT SUCCESS OR POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT. THE EXPANSIVE PARKING LOT OFFERS APPROXIMATELY 50 SPACES, ENSURING CONVENIENT ACCESS FOR CUSTOMERS. INSIDE, THE DINER BOASTS SEATING FOR AROUND 180 GUESTS ACROSS TWO MAIN DINING AREAS, A BANQUET ROOM, AND BAR SEATING. IN 2016, A $100,000 INTERIOR RENOVATION MODERNIZED THE SPACE WHILE MAINTAINING ITS WARM, WELCOMING CHARM. A WALK-UP BASEMENT OFFERS IDEAL SPACE FOR STORAGE AND DELIVERIES, WHILE A REAR DRIVE-THROUGH WINDOW ADDS OPERATIONAL FLEXIBILITY. THIS SPACE IS READY FOR ITS NEXT CHAPTER, THIS PROPERTY ALSO OFFERS VERSATILE FUTURE USE POTENTIAL. WITH PROPER ZONING, IT COULD BE TRANSFORMED INTO MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL OFFICES, A CHURCH, BANK, AUTOMOTIVE OR CAR LOT, QUICK-SERVICE RESTAURANT, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL VENTURES. WHETHER YOU'RE AN INVESTOR, ENTREPRENEUR, OR RESTAURATEUR, THIS IS A RARE CHANCE TO OWN A LANDMARK PROPERTY WITH OUTSTANDING VISIBILITY, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND UPSIDE.
Key facts
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Restaurant
- Days on market
- 1931
- Property taxes
- about $5,515/yr
- Subdivision
- Near Southland Mall Shopping Center
- County
- Marion
- MLS #
- 221009256
- Listing brokerage
- RE/MAX Connection
- Listing agent
- DeLena Ciamacco
- Listing brokerage contact
- 614-478-2121
Price reduced 22% from $579,900 on July 14.
Lot and parking
- Lot size
- 1.0 acres
- Lot square feet
- 43,560
- Total parking
- 45
Systems and utilities
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Electric
- 3 Phase
- Utilities
- Water Available, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
Taxes and HOA
- Property taxes
- about $5,515 a year
- Tax year
- 2025
- Parcel number
- 18-0100011.600
- Township
- Marion
Sale terms
- Financing accepted
- Conventional
Around it
ZIP 43302: 120 homes for sale · sold prices. Marion County: 134 homes for sale · county sold data. Town: everything for sale in Marion · Marion sold prices and days on market.
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