Turnkey Upscale Event Space or Adaptive Reuse | 610-618 Neil Ave
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Turnkey Upscale Event Space or Adaptive Reuse 610-618 Neil Ave
Specialty Building Online Auction Sale Columbus, OH 43215
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Investment Highlights
- The Sanctuary provides users and investors with a turnkey event venue with a Class C liquor license and adaptive reuse potential in Victorian Village.
- Neighboring Goodale Park and within walking distance of Downtown and the Arena District, the property is near top-tier amenities and recreation.
- Businesses can tap into a valuable demographic profile within 3 miles, with a growing population over 166,000 and 2024 consumer spending of $1.9B.
- Key features of the building include a grand ballroom with true ballroom dance flooring, a full catering kitchen, and a basement-level speakeasy.
- This property is easily accessible from I-670, I-71, and Highways 23, 33, and 315, and is highly visible to more than 15,000 vehicles daily.
Executive Summary
Located at 610-618 Neil Avenue, The Sanctuary provides users and investors with a turnkey event space with adaptive reuse potential in the highly desirable Victorian Village neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. The property is currently a popular wedding venue but offers robust potential for use as a restaurant, brewery, school, office, concert/theatrical venue, or coworking space.
Spanning 18,416 square feet and originally built in 1900, 610-618 Neil Avenue is a stunning historic building with beautifully maintained interiors that exude elegance and charm. The exteriors feature a masonry façade and Gothic architecture, with eye-catching square and drum towers. The property spans three stories, including a basement-level cocktail bar with a stage. The centerpiece of the building is the grand ballroom, complete with true ballroom dance flooring. An additional smaller accessory space is just off the main ballroom, and both spaces feature immaculate woodwork and exceptional natural lighting. Equipped to handle large events, the property boasts a full catering kitchen with updated appliances and is placed near several convenient parking garages. The venue’s Class C liquor license is included in the sale, allowing a new user to avoid this large hurdle and give their business a running start.
610-618 Neil Avenue enjoys a highly visible and easily accessible location just off Interstate 670 in the coveted Victorian Village neighborhood. This lush, tree-filled community borders the Arena District and Short North neighborhoods and is walkable to Downtown Columbus and several major sports and concert venues. The property is also just one block from Goodale Park, providing a picturesque, landscaped park with skyline views within easy walking distance. Clients and guests can easily reach the property via the 670 and 71 Freeways, as well as nearby Highways 23, 33, and 315. More than 15,000 vehicles pass by the building each day on Neil Avenue, delivering strong brand exposure. A new owner can add new signage to the property, extending exposure to the more than 70,000 vehicles passing by on Interstate 670 daily.
Proximity to Downtown Columbus, quality schools and residential neighborhoods, and access to best-in-class urban amenities have made Victorian Village into a high-demand community with a valuable demographic profile. Within 3 miles of The Sanctuary, the population of more than 166,000 has grown by over 7% since 2020 and delivered consumer spending exceeding $1.9 billion during 2024.
Seize this chance to acquire a performing event venue with versatile potential for adaptive reuse in Victorian Village at 610-618 Neil Avenue, The Sanctuary.
Property Tours are by appointment only. Please contact the JLL team to schedule a tour and learn more about this incredible property.
Spanning 18,416 square feet and originally built in 1900, 610-618 Neil Avenue is a stunning historic building with beautifully maintained interiors that exude elegance and charm. The exteriors feature a masonry façade and Gothic architecture, with eye-catching square and drum towers. The property spans three stories, including a basement-level cocktail bar with a stage. The centerpiece of the building is the grand ballroom, complete with true ballroom dance flooring. An additional smaller accessory space is just off the main ballroom, and both spaces feature immaculate woodwork and exceptional natural lighting. Equipped to handle large events, the property boasts a full catering kitchen with updated appliances and is placed near several convenient parking garages. The venue’s Class C liquor license is included in the sale, allowing a new user to avoid this large hurdle and give their business a running start.
610-618 Neil Avenue enjoys a highly visible and easily accessible location just off Interstate 670 in the coveted Victorian Village neighborhood. This lush, tree-filled community borders the Arena District and Short North neighborhoods and is walkable to Downtown Columbus and several major sports and concert venues. The property is also just one block from Goodale Park, providing a picturesque, landscaped park with skyline views within easy walking distance. Clients and guests can easily reach the property via the 670 and 71 Freeways, as well as nearby Highways 23, 33, and 315. More than 15,000 vehicles pass by the building each day on Neil Avenue, delivering strong brand exposure. A new owner can add new signage to the property, extending exposure to the more than 70,000 vehicles passing by on Interstate 670 daily.
Proximity to Downtown Columbus, quality schools and residential neighborhoods, and access to best-in-class urban amenities have made Victorian Village into a high-demand community with a valuable demographic profile. Within 3 miles of The Sanctuary, the population of more than 166,000 has grown by over 7% since 2020 and delivered consumer spending exceeding $1.9 billion during 2024.
Seize this chance to acquire a performing event venue with versatile potential for adaptive reuse in Victorian Village at 610-618 Neil Avenue, The Sanctuary.
Property Tours are by appointment only. Please contact the JLL team to schedule a tour and learn more about this incredible property.
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- Offering Memorandum
- Purchase Agreement
- Title and Insurance
Property Facts
| Sale Type | Investment | Lot Size | 0.19 AC |
| Sale Conditions | Auction Sale | No. Stories | 3 |
| Property Type | Specialty | Year Built | 1900 |
| Property Subtype | Religious Facility | Tenancy | Single |
| Building Class | C | Parking Ratio | 0.11/1,000 SF |
| Sale Type | Investment |
| Sale Conditions | Auction Sale |
| Property Type | Specialty |
| Property Subtype | Religious Facility |
| Building Class | C |
| Lot Size | 0.19 AC |
| No. Stories | 3 |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Tenancy | Single |
| Parking Ratio | 0.11/1,000 SF |
Amenities
- Bus Line
- Signage
Walk Score®
Very Walkable (85)
Bike Score®
Very Bikeable (86)
PROPERTY TAXES
| Parcel Number | 010-066956 | Improvements Assessment | $286,970 |
| Land Assessment | $49,980 | Total Assessment | $336,950 |
PROPERTY TAXES
Parcel Number
010-066956
Land Assessment
$49,980
Improvements Assessment
$286,970
Total Assessment
$336,950
zoning
| Zoning Code | R4 |
| R4 |
Sale Advisors
Sale Advisors
Sean Stricker, Associate
(614) 460-4404
Contact
Sean Stricker is a Brokerage Analyst for JLL’s Columbus Office team. He graduated from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management.
Sean grew up in Cleveland and brings several years of sales experience. He worked in recruiting for five years prior to joining JLL in 2019. Sean began his JLL career in Capital Markets for two years where he served as an Investment Advisor focusing on the acquisition and disposition of multifamily housing transactions, before joining the Office Brokerage team.
In his free time, Sean enjoys golf, travel, attending country concerts, and spending time with family and friends.
Sean grew up in Cleveland and brings several years of sales experience. He worked in recruiting for five years prior to joining JLL in 2019. Sean began his JLL career in Capital Markets for two years where he served as an Investment Advisor focusing on the acquisition and disposition of multifamily housing transactions, before joining the Office Brokerage team.
In his free time, Sean enjoys golf, travel, attending country concerts, and spending time with family and friends.
Clayton Davis, Senior Managing Director
(614) 460-4444
Contact
Clayton’s role at JLL encompasses strategic planning and account management for a wide variety of national and international corporate real estate users. Clayton serves as a single point of contact, and coordinates services across all JLL platforms to provide his clients with innovative, scalable and comprehensive real estate solutions.
With over 14 years of experience, Clayton has established himself as an invaluable resource for tenants looking to solve their most complicated real estate concerns. Portfolio service lines include: Portfolio Management, Lease Administration, Transaction Management, Strategic Consulting, Workplace Strategy, Business Intelligence, Occupancy Planning, Facility Maintenance and Global Benchmarking Services.
With over 14 years of experience, Clayton has established himself as an invaluable resource for tenants looking to solve their most complicated real estate concerns. Portfolio service lines include: Portfolio Management, Lease Administration, Transaction Management, Strategic Consulting, Workplace Strategy, Business Intelligence, Occupancy Planning, Facility Maintenance and Global Benchmarking Services.
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Auction Contact
Keisha Hartshorn
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Auctioneer License:
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Winning Bid Amount
Transaction Fee
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5.00% ($20,000 min)
$1m to < $3m
3.00%
$3m to < $5m
2.50%
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