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Listed by Grant Wagner • Millwood Realty, Inc.
$129,000
Est. payment /mo
0.45 Acres Lot
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Key Details
Property Type Commercial
Sub Type Business
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
MLS Listing ID SCK679431
Year Built 1888
Annual Tax Amount $1,200
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.450 Acres
Acres 0.45
Property Sub-Type Business
Source sckansas
Land Area 1976
Property Description
Sitting on the southeast corner of the second block of Main Street in Bennington is a historic 1888 Santa Fe train depot, in the front yard of a 1898 lumber yard. The original construction was Liedeigh and Havens lumber business, but the space has since served many functions, including, most recently, an event space and art studio. The lumber yard section still contains some original lumber from the yard operation. The authentic Santa Fe train depot was moved off the train tracks and placed in its current location in 2004. The space spans four city lots and all contents are to be transferred to the buyer. The seller states: “The lumber yard buildings contain an eclectic variety of building supplies, recycled lumber, hardware, and old doors and windows from Wagner's sideline work as a house remodeler. Wooden trim from decades before; pine, oak, and maple flooring ( including part of an old gymnasium floor); dimensional lumber including some oak; leaded glass windows and old doors; cabinets and tools; old and new barn tin; plumbing and electrical supplies and other treasures. A 1948 chevy truck with hoist and bed are included with the property; some interior restoration work has already been done on the vehicle, and the six cylinder motor and the lift is good. The back yard is shaded by walnut, catalpa and oak trees, as is the front and south side. In 2015 red metal siding was installed on the exterior walls of the lumber yard, and red metal panels were put on the depot and studio roofs in 2021. Other contents include walnut and oak antique furniture, a gigantic red chair, folding chairs and tables, and stainless steel kitchen sinks. Kitchen cabinets are also of walnut and pine. Sound equipment like amps, PA boards and speakers are in one of the storage rooms behind the kitchen area, and antique couch and chair, unfinished repair projects, are in another storage room. Old suitcases, some with contents, are plentiful. More cabinets and a couple of antique glass showcases are in another part of the lumber yard, and one of the display cabinets holds a collection of dolls dressed as notable women of history. And this is just scratching the surface!” This property's potential is unlimited. It could be used as an event space, a storage facility, a commercial property or even a residential site, just to name a few. The 1888 Santa Fe depot could also potentially be moved off site and resituated as a commercial or residential property. This property is zoned in Ottawa County as “Other-O"
Location
State KS
County Ottawa
Area 1976
Zoning Central Bus Dis
Direction GPS
Interior
Heating None
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Fireplace No
Heat Source None
Exterior
Garage Description Parking Pad, On Street
Utilities Available Electricity Available
View Y/N Yes
Roof Type Metal
Street Surface City Secondary
Building
Story 1
Structure Type Frame
Others
Miscellaneous Fencing
Acceptable Financing No Lease
Listing Terms No Lease
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