# 500 S Main Street, Elmira, NY 14904

> **TL;DR:** commercial, $450,000 ($51/sqft), built 1912, 8,761 sqft.
> A/C. Est. $1,950/mo. Listed 147 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $450,000 |
| Price/sqft | $51 |
| Square Feet | 8,761 |
| Year Built | 1912 |
| Lot Size | 10,406 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Commercial (Other) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 147 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,950 |
| **Total** | **$1,950** |

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1912
- 0.24 acre lot
- 10 parking spaces

## Description

### Agent Description
Own a piece of Elmira and Finger Lakes history! The famous "Bernie Murray's Restaurant" is now available for sale. This property features a completely remodeled restaurant and kitchen in 2015. The features include two dining rooms, a full bar set up with stools, dining booths, a service bar, outside patio seating for summer dining, handicap restrooms and total seating capacity for approximately 300. This ongoing, fully operational business which is being offered to facilitate the owner's retirement. Help us continue this Elmira tradition. Sale includes building, land, business, furniture, all kitchen equipment, fixtures and inventory, etc. Included is a 64' x 120' vacant lot, which adjoins the restaurant, for additional parking, located at 505 Pennsylvania Avenue. Artwork is not included in sale. This business is operating as usual and will continue to be open until a new buyer takes over. This is a great opportunity for those who want to own their own business. Don't miss this one!

## Location

- **Address:** 500 S Main Street, Elmira, NY 14904
- **County:** Chemung
- **Coordinates:** 42.077175, -76.802758
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=42.077175,-76.802758

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Arthur D. Ambrose
- **Brokerage:** Howard Hanna Elmira
- **Phone:** 6077388900
- **Email:** artambrose@howardhanna.com

## Primary Photo

![500 S Main Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7d3c7f4de6118732b22dfc2287c210e3l-f2298449542r.jpg)

*31 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/500-s-main-street-elmira-ny-14904-r1651010)*

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**MLS#:** R1651010 | **Updated:** 2026-04-25
**Source:** listhub

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