8 E 3rd Avenue, Mount Sterling, OH 43143
$649,900
Property Type:
Commercial
Square Footage:
9,324
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
126,760
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$649,900
List Date:
9/13/2025
Last Modified:
1/18/2026
Description
THE MERCANTILE (BUSINESS AND PROPERTY) ARE FOR SALE! LIVE AND WORK FROM HOME—OR BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME AND RUN A BUSINESS TOO! THIS RUSTIC YET ELEGANT EVENT VENUE IS TRULY HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT—SET ON NEARLY 3 SECLUDED ACRES AT THE END OF 3RD STREET, A NO-THROUGH STREET, YET JUST STEPS FROM THE HISTORIC VILLAGE OF MOUNT STERLING. IN BUSINESS SINCE 2017, THE MERCANTILE IS THE PERFECT SETTING FOR WEDDINGS, RECEPTIONS, REUNIONS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS. THIS SEASONAL VENUE OPERATES FROM LATE APRIL THROUGH EARLY NOVEMBER AND OFFERS BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT SPACES. THE PROPERTY FEATURES ~9,300 SF OF ENCLOSED SPACE, INCLUDING A 35X120 RECEPTION BARN/BALLROOM AND A 36X90 BUILDING WITH KITCHEN PREP AREA AND STORAGE. GUESTS ENJOY HEATED AND COOLED BRIDE AND GROOM SUITES, PLUS A 20X30 DETACHED GARAGE WITH A 14X30 ENCLOSED ADDITION. A 30X90 WEATHER-PROTECTED PAVILION WITH BAR AREA AND OVERHEAD FANS CREATES THE PERFECT POST-CEREMONY COCKTAIL HOUR SPACE, OR AN INVITING SPOT TO RELAX AND WATCH THE SUNSET. THERE'S ALSO A COURTYARD AREA FOR FLEXIBLE USE. THE VENUE INCLUDES ~150 PARKING SPACES, INDOOR SEATING FOR ~200 GUESTS, AND OUTDOOR CAPACITY FOR 150-200. SURROUNDED BY MATURE TREES AND SCENIC VIGNETTES, EVERY CORNER OF THE PROPERTY OFFERS NATURAL BEAUTY AND CHARM—READY TO CONTINUE OR EXPAND THIS THRIVING BUSINESS. COULD ALSO MAKE THE PERFECT MARKET OR ANTIQUE SPACE, GREEN HOUSE, COMMUNITY CENTER OR ALMOST ANYTHING (WITH PROPER ZONING).
Supplements: ********
More Information MLS# 225027542
Location & Property Info
List Price/SqFt: 54.05
City (Mailing Addr): Mount Sterling
Corp LimitPerAuditor: Mt Sterling
Office/Contract Info
For Sale: Yes
Exchange: No
For Lease: No
Lease Rate $/Sq Ft: 0
General Property Info
Previous Use: Wedding/Event Center
Total SqFt Available: 12024
Bldg Sq Ft: 9324
Max Cont Sqft Avail: 12024
Minimum Sqft Avail: 12024
Occupancy Rate: 100
Total Parking: 150
# of Docks: 0
Lot Size (Side): IRR
Year Built Status: 1984-2018
Assoc/Condo Fee: 0
Number of Units: 5
# of Floors Above Gr: 2
Year Built: 1984
Acreage: 2.91
Tax Info
Zoning: Comm-Warehouse
Mult Parcels/Sch Dis: No
Assessment: Unknown
Tax Abatement: No
Taxes (Yrly): 7396.7
Tax Incentive: No
Parcel #: 18-00361.000
Tax Year: 2024
Remarks & Misc
Property Description: THE MERCANTILE (BUSINESS AND PROPERTY) ARE FOR SALE! LIVE AND WORK FROM HOME—OR BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME AND RUN A BUSINESS TOO! THIS RUSTIC YET ELEGANT EVENT VENUE IS TRULY HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT—SET ON NEARLY 3 SECLUDED ACRES AT THE END OF 3RD STREET, A NO-THROUGH STREET, YET JUST STEPS FROM THE HISTORIC VILLAGE OF MOUNT STERLING. IN BUSINESS SINCE 2017, THE MERCANTILE IS THE PERFECT SETTING FOR WEDDINGS, RECEPTIONS, REUNIONS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS. THIS SEASONAL VENUE OPERATES FROM LATE APRIL THROUGH EARLY NOVEMBER AND OFFERS BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT SPACES. THE PROPERTY FEATURES ~9,300 SF OF ENCLOSED SPACE, INCLUDING A 35X120 RECEPTION BARN/BALLROOM AND A 36X90 BUILDING WITH KITCHEN PREP AREA AND STORAGE. GUESTS ENJOY HEATED AND COOLED BRIDE AND GROOM SUITES, PLUS A 20X30 DETACHED GARAGE WITH A 14X30 ENCLOSED ADDITION. A 30X90 WEATHER-PROTECTED PAVILION WITH BAR AREA AND OVERHEAD FANS CREATES THE PERFECT POST-CEREMONY COCKTAIL HOUR SPACE, OR AN INVITING SPOT TO RELAX AND WATCH THE SUNSET. THERE'S ALSO A COURTYARD AREA FOR FLEXIBLE USE. THE VENUE INCLUDES ~150 PARKING SPACES, INDOOR SEATING FOR ~200 GUESTS, AND OUTDOOR CAPACITY FOR 150-200. SURROUNDED BY MATURE TREES AND SCENIC VIGNETTES, EVERY CORNER OF THE PROPERTY OFFERS NATURAL BEAUTY AND CHARM—READY TO CONTINUE OR EXPAND THIS THRIVING BUSINESS. COULD ALSO MAKE THE PERFECT MARKET OR ANTIQUE SPACE, GREEN HOUSE, COMMUNITY CENTER OR ALMOST ANYTHING (WITH PROPER ZONING).
Property Condition
Updated/Remodeled: 1
Income/Expenses
Gross Income: 0
Net Operating Income: 0
Total Expenses: 0
Addl Acceptance Cond
None Known: 1
T Reimburses L
Curr Yr Est $/SF TRL: 0
Construction
Block: 1
Frame: 1
Metal: 1
Heat Fuel
Electric: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Services Available
Electricity Available: 1
Sewer Available: 1
Storm Sewer: 1
Water Available: 1
Heat Type
Other: 1
Electric
Single Phase: 1
Auction Info
Auction/Online Bidding Y/N: No
New Financing
Conventional: 1
Sprinkler
None: 1
Business Type
Arts and Entertainment: 1
MLS Primary PhotoSrc
Realtor Provided: 1
Location Property Info
Original List Price: 649900
List Price: $649,900
Property Sub Type: Mixed Use
Street #: 8
Street PreDirection: E
Street Name: 3rd
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Madison
State: OH
Zip Code: 43143
Subdiv/Cmplx/Comm: The Mercantile Wedding & Event Center
Township: None
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
MLS Entry Date: 2025-07-24
Property Features
Addl Acceptance Cond: None Known
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Heat Fuel: Electric
Heat Type: Other
Electric: Single Phase
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Services Available: Electricity Available; Sewer Available; Storm Sewer; Water Available
Construction: Block; Frame; Metal
Sprinkler: None
Business Type: Arts and Entertainment
New Financing: Conventional
MLS Primary PhotoSrc: Realtor Provided
Listing Office:
RE/MAX Connection
Listing Agent:
DeLena Ciamacco
Last Updated: January - 18 - 2026
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