$800,000
2513&2521 Main Avenue E
Bismarck, ND 58501
MLS# 4022708
1508 sqft


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Property Description
For Sale: 2513 & 2521 E Main Avenue, Bismarck, ND Discover an exceptional commercial opportunity at 2513 & 2521 E Main Avenue, the former home of The Little Cottage — a beloved Bismarck landmark and dining destination for over 30 years. This well-known property holds a special place in the community and offers a prime location along busy East Main Avenue with excellent visibility and access. The property includes both the building and the land, providing flexibility for future owners or investors. Inside, you'll find a fully equipped restaurant space with all equipment, tables, chairs, and fixtures included in the sale — including a walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler. The previous tenant maintained a NNN lease at $4,000/month, demonstrating strong income potential for investors or business owners seeking a proven commercial site. Whether you're looking to continue a dining legacy, start a new venture, or secure a high-visibility investment property, this location offers unmatched character and opportunity in the heart of Bismarck. Contact your favorite Realtor for a private showing today!

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Contract Information
List Price/SqFt: 530.5
List Price: $800,000
Current Price: $800,000
Date Listed: 2025-11-11
Remarks
Directions: Located on the SW corner of East Main Avenue and 26th Street.
Public Remarks: For Sale: 2513 & 2521 E Main Avenue, Bismarck, ND Discover an exceptional commercial opportunity at 2513 & 2521 E Main Avenue, the former home of The Little Cottage — a beloved Bismarck landmark and dining destination for over 30 years. This well-known property holds a special place in the community and offers a prime location along busy East Main Avenue with excellent visibility and access. The property includes both the building and the land, providing flexibility for future owners or investors. Inside, you'll find a fully equipped restaurant space with all equipment, tables, chairs, and fixtures included in the sale — including a walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler. The previous tenant maintained a NNN lease at $4,000/month, demonstrating strong income potential for investors or business owners seeking a proven commercial site. Whether you're looking to continue a dining legacy, start a new venture, or secure a high-visibility investment property, this location offers unmatched character and opportunity in the heart of Bismarck. Contact your favorite Realtor for a private showing today!
Location
Sub Area: Bismarck City NE
Street Number: 2513&2521
Street Name: Main
Street Type: Avenue
Street Direction Sfx: E
Area: Bismarck City
State: ND
Zip Code: 58501
County: Burleigh
Legal, Tax and Other Information
Taxes: 5576.74
Tax Year: 2024
Specials Installment: 499.39
Specials Balance: 2508.41
Pending Specials: No
Zoning: LI-COM
Parcel ID: 0105-051-005
Legal Description: BLK:54 GOVERNOR PIERCE Block: 54 LOT C OF BLOCK 54 & BLK:51 GOVERNOR PIERCE Block: 51 LOT A OF BLOCK 51
General Property Information
Lot SqFt: 14180
Lot Acres: 0.3255
Lot Dimensions: on file
Total Unfinished SqFt: 1170
Finished Above Grade SqFt: 1508
Finished Below Grade SqFt: 0
Accessibility Features: No
Fee: No
Property Sub Type: Commercial
Year Built: 1962
Total Finished SqFt: 1508
Utilities
Electricity Connected: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Business Type
Convenience Store: 1
Franchise: 1
Gas Station: 1
Grocery: 1
Office Buildings: 1
Office Space: 1
Professional Service: 1
Restaurant: 1
Shop/Strip Center: 1
Basement
Full: 1
Storage Space: 1
Building Info
High Traffic Location: 1
High Visibility: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
No Seller Finance: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Fencing
None: 1
Electric
Circuit Breakers: 1
Lot Features
Irregular Lot: 1
Landscaped: 1
Lot - Owned: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Parking Features
Additional Parking: 1
Guest: 1
No Garage: 1
Off Street: 1
On Site: 1
Parking Lot: 1
Road Frontage Type
City Street: 1
Paved Road: 1
Road Surface Type
Asphalt: 1
Fee Includes
None: 1
Included
Audio Visual System: 1
Cooktop: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Freezer: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Security System: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Status Change Info
Status: Active
Property Features
Business Type: Convenience Store; Franchise; Gas Station; Grocery; Office Buildings; Office Space; Professional Service; Restaurant; Shop/Strip Center
Building Info: High Traffic Location; High Visibility
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Basement: Full; Storage Space
Fencing: None
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected
Fee Includes: None
Included: Audio Visual System; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Freezer; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Security System; Window Treatments
Road Frontage Type: City Street; Paved Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; No Seller Finance
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Lot Features: Irregular Lot; Landscaped; Lot - Owned
Parking Features: Additional Parking; Guest; No Garage; Off Street; On Site; Parking Lot

Listing Office: eXp Realty

Office Phone: 833-471-3629

Last Updated: November - 11 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.