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Listed by Nikki Burton • Burton Real Estate
$ 235,000
Est. payment /mo
Active
1145 Military AVE Baxter Springs, KS 66713
3,538 Sqft Lot
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Key Details
Property Type Commercial
Sub Type Business
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
MLS Listing ID 2624185
Annual Tax Amount $5,520
Lot Size 3,538 Sqft
Acres 0.081221305
Property Sub-Type Business
Source hmls
Property Description
Step into a piece of American history with the iconic Ritz Theatre, a treasured landmark located on Historic Route 66 in downtown Baxter Springs, Kansas. Originally opened in 1926—the same year Route 66 was established—the Ritz has welcomed generations of moviegoers, visitors, and community members through its doors and remains one of the most recognizable buildings along Kansas' historic Route 66 corridor.
Offering approximately 4,930 square feet, 235 theater seats, and two bathrooms, this remarkable property presents a rare opportunity to own a destination property with nearly a century of history. Originally serving as Baxter Springs' premier movie theater, the building has long been a symbol of the community's entertainment and cultural heritage.
Today, the Ritz Theatre is ready for its next chapter. Continue its legacy as a theater, transform it into a live performance venue, event center, wedding venue, community arts space, museum, specialty retail destination, restaurant, brewery, or bring an entirely new vision to life. The combination of historic character, recognizable branding, and Route 66 tourism creates opportunities beyond a traditional commercial property.
Situated in the heart of Baxter Springs' historic district, the property benefits from year-round visitors traveling the Mother Road from across the United States and around the world. Buyers may wish to explore potential historic preservation grants, redevelopment incentives, tax credits, and restoration programs that could be available through local, state, federal, or preservation organizations. Whether your goal is preservation, restoration, business development, or creating a one-of-a-kind destination, this is an opportunity to own a landmark, preserve a legacy, and shape the future of one of Southeast Kansas' most beloved historic properties.
Offering approximately 4,930 square feet, 235 theater seats, and two bathrooms, this remarkable property presents a rare opportunity to own a destination property with nearly a century of history. Originally serving as Baxter Springs' premier movie theater, the building has long been a symbol of the community's entertainment and cultural heritage.
Today, the Ritz Theatre is ready for its next chapter. Continue its legacy as a theater, transform it into a live performance venue, event center, wedding venue, community arts space, museum, specialty retail destination, restaurant, brewery, or bring an entirely new vision to life. The combination of historic character, recognizable branding, and Route 66 tourism creates opportunities beyond a traditional commercial property.
Situated in the heart of Baxter Springs' historic district, the property benefits from year-round visitors traveling the Mother Road from across the United States and around the world. Buyers may wish to explore potential historic preservation grants, redevelopment incentives, tax credits, and restoration programs that could be available through local, state, federal, or preservation organizations. Whether your goal is preservation, restoration, business development, or creating a one-of-a-kind destination, this is an opportunity to own a landmark, preserve a legacy, and shape the future of one of Southeast Kansas' most beloved historic properties.
Location
State KS
County Cherokee
Zoning C
Interior
Fireplace N
Exterior
Utilities Available Electricity Available, Water Available
Building
Story 2
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
