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819 Church St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Retail Property For Sale

Investment Highlights

  • Historic downtown location with established local presence.
  • Bar equipment, furnishings, inventory, and licenses included.
  • Upstairs unit currently operates as a short-term rental.
  • Oldest bar in Bowling Green included in the sale.
  • Fully furnished residential apartment above the business.
  • Mixed-use configuration supports multiple income streams.

Executive Summary

Located in downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky, 819 Church Street presents a unique mixed-use investment opportunity combining an established hospitality business with an income-producing residential component. The property is home to what is recognized as the oldest bar in Bowling Green and is offered as a fully operational, turnkey business. The sale includes bar equipment, furnishings, fixtures, inventory, and liquor licenses required for continued operation, allowing a buyer to assume operations with minimal disruption.
The property's downtown setting places it within one of Bowling Green's most active commercial districts, surrounded by restaurants, entertainment venues, local businesses, and government offices that contribute to consistent pedestrian activity. Its visibility along Church Street supports both customer engagement and long-term business presence in the market. Bowling Green serves as the economic center of South Central Kentucky and benefits from regional connectivity via Interstate 65, linking the city to Nashville and Louisville and supporting both tourism and local commerce.
A significant component of the offering is the fully furnished residential apartment located on the second floor. Featuring three bedrooms and one bathroom, the apartment is currently utilized as a successful Airbnb operation, creating an additional revenue stream beyond the bar business. This combination of commercial and residential income potential offers investors and owner-operators operational flexibility while reducing reliance on a single source of revenue.
With a historic identity, established business operations, furnished residential accommodations, and a central downtown location, 819 Church Street offers the opportunity to acquire a recognizable local business together with an active short-term rental component in one transaction.

Property Facts

Sale Type
Investment
Property Type
Retail
Property Subtype
Storefront Retail/Residential
Building Size
3,588 SF
Building Class
C
Year Built
1947
Price
$547,499
Price Per SF
$152.59
Percent Leased
100%
Building Height
2 Stories
Building FAR
0.55
Lot Size
0.15 AC
Opportunity Zone
Yes
Zoning
RM-4 - Multifamily District
Parking
14 Spaces (3.9 Spaces per 1,000 SF Leased)
Frontage
54’ on Church Street

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

Parcel Number
039B-08-021
Land Assessment
$0
Improvements Assessment
$0
Total Assessment
$90,000
  • Listing ID: 42038026

  • Date on Market: 9/3/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 819 Church St, Bowling Green, KY 42101

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