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Location:
Only a short distance south of the Lueken's
South grocery store and First National
branch bank.
- Very high traffic count: Situated near the entrance
to the busy industrial park and transfer station. Highway #197
is the major artery through town and the stretch from 7th Street
to Carr Lake Road (directly fronting the property) is scheduled,
according to MnDot, to become a five-lane road in 2010 (two
travel lanes and center turn lane).
- A "transition area". This part of town is currently a combination
of small businesses and older residential homes gradually disappearing
and replaced with new businesses.
- An emerging growth area. The south end will be taking on
a new look. With the Events Center just built on the south
Lake Bemidji shore, a possible shopping development off #197
South by the bypass, the continuously expanding Irvingboro
residential project just to the west on Lake Irving, another
new residential plat south of Horace May school, big church
expansions at Evangelical Free and Calvary Lutheran, new car
wash investment up the street, even a new Mexican "cantina"
next door, all together indicate that this street will be a
good place for business in the coming years. Perhaps not a
"big-box" store area, but nonetheless a solid commercial location.
- Less competition here! The northwest (mall side) of town
has high traffic and lots of people, but it also has a substantial
level of business competition. Sometimes it makes sense to
set a business apart, and this location can do it!
Property:
A very deep rectangular shaped parcel with 75' of
street frontage and over 350'
depth on the west side of Washington Avenue South. It is flanked
by older residential homes on both sides. Only about half the
property toward the highway is developed currently and the back
half could be garages, warehouse, equipment storage, etc. The
lot is fairly level but has good drainage away from the building,
which was relocated to preserve a huge 100+ year old white oak
just to its rear. A 20' asphalt entry drive lies along the south
edge of the lot with unlimited parking behind the structure,
along with a private street light for security. Other property
improvements include:
- Completely new city sewer and water lines underground
- Paul Bunyan, Qwest, and Charter cable all brought to the
building for phone, TV, and internet options
- New well drilled for irrigation system
- Sign base installed toward the highway (includes electric
for lighting)
Building:
Originally a small home that was lifted up, relocated
further back, and placed on a new basement in fall '07. This
was a COMPLETE REBUILD, not a remodel (only the floor and some
of the walls remain). Current status: the wide open main level
interior has been sheet rocked and a unisex restroom installed,
ready for improvements to meet tenant needs. Approximate dimensions
are 26' x 34' with a new 8' x 14' entry addition (main level
about 1,000 square feet). This is upscale construction with
highest quality components, well above normal commercial buildings.
Foundation and Full Basement:
- Insulated concrete forms (poured concrete into Styrofoam blocks)
- 9' clear height with two side egress windows for light
- Utility room (no wasted main level space) and second unisex
restroom
- Warm floor heat creates dry, comfortable, fully usable rooms
- Ready to finish to tenants requirements
Structural Features:
- Large, wide casement windows bring in plenty of light
- Exceptional insulation from polyurethane foamed (high R)
walls and R60 blown in ceilings
- Vaulted ceiling (approximately 14' peak) on main level provides
spacious, open feel
- Ceiling fans and extensive recessed lighting accent the
vault
Heating/Cooling (Dual fuel):
- Heat pump on "off peak" electric (reversed for central air)
- Backed up by high efficiency natural gas forced air furnace
- Off peak electric cable in basement floor
- An air exchanger brings in fresh air to a system specially
zoned to equalize comfort on both levels.
- The tight new building should be warm and very cost effective
to heat
Exterior:
- Enjoys high street appeal with a unique, non-commercial cottage
look. The eyecatching building achieves this appeal from a
combination of color coordinated brick, cedar tone vinyl shake
siding and designer red roof shingles (all with minimal exterior
maintenance).
- To the rear, the entry walk from the parking area has colored
concrete for a special flair that matches the landscape block
around the oak tree nearby.
So, get noticed on the south side! Benefit by:
- The already very busy #197 South artery. The high traffic
exposure means easy access and lots of people at your door
- More south end development poised to take off
- Less surrounding business competition—your business will
be SEEN here by lots of people!
LEASE AVAILABILITY
- Ready today for tenant improvements to accommodate your specific
needs.
- Ideal for business or government offices, service businesses,
even light retail
- Lease rate competitive in the Bemidji market,
especially considering the less expensive basement space.
NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MLS
Best of the North Real Estate Company, agent for
seller
Shown by appointment ONLY
For additional information contact:
Mike Ettesvold
(218)
444-4100
www.bestofthenorth.com
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