$200,000
1 Duckworth Street
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Location
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About this home
Exceptional opportunity to own and operate a well-established, successful café in the Battery, one of St. John’s most historic, iconic and high-traffic locations. Situated at the base of Signal Hill National Historic Site, where the popular North Head Trail begins and ends, this charming café benefits from steady local traffic and thousands of tourists year-round. Operating within a character-filled 130-year-old corner building, the business offers a warm, inviting atmosphere. Seating for approximately 40 guests indoors, plus an additional 30 across two outdoor patios. A convenient walk-up window caters to hikers, dog walkers, and passersby, while enjoying stunning views of St. John’s Harbour. The café has built a strong reputation for high-quality coffee, fresh-made food, exceptional service, and care for the community and the environment. The menu offers both traditional and vegan offerings, and the business holds a liquor license for indoor and outdoor service. With a diverse and loyal customer base—local residents, professionals, outdoor enthusiasts, and tourists—the café has become a must-visit destination in the city’s thriving tourism market. St. John's continues to experience strong growth as a hub for cultural and adventure tourism, supporting long-term business potential. Established 2016, the café has demonstrated consistent growth, serving approx 80,000 customers annually. In 2025, gross sales exceeded $1,000,000 with a reported net profit of 6.4%. Fully incorporated, financially stable, operated without additional capital investment since 2017. Strong cash flow, efficient inventory management contributes to ongoing success. Operations are streamlined with third-party bookkeeping (QuickBooks), payroll management, employee benefits administration, and deposit handling already in place—making this a true turnkey opportunity. Premises are leased with a long-standing, positive landlord relationship and flexible renewal terms. Serious inquiries only. (id:65958)
- Subtype
- Retail
- Structure
- Special Purpose
- Common interest
- Freehold
- On market
- Apr 13, 2026
- Status changed
- Apr 13, 2026
- Annual tax
- $0
- Zoning
- Commercial
- Photos
- 14
- MLS#
- 1296087
- Area
- ST._JOHN'S
Features and systems
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Cash on cash
26.30%
Cap rate
11.15%
GRM
6.9
Break-even rent
$1,477
Financing
Operating expenses (monthly)
Estimates only. Actual cash flow depends on financing terms, condition reports, current market rents, property tax assessment, condo fees, and tenant quality. Defaults: 5% vacancy, 1%/yr maintenance, 0.5%/yr CapEx reserve, $80/mo insurance. Property tax estimated at 0.55%/yr where not provided. Talk to a mortgage broker before relying on these numbers.
Lifestyle nearby
Nearby school, halal, mosque, grocery, park, and transit layers are still being built for St. John's. The listing facts above are live; the neighborhood-intelligence layer needs POI coverage before it can score this address properly.
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Listing data via CREA DDF®. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by CREA. Last updated Apr 13, 2026.