125 S Main St., Smith Center, KS

Turnkey Thrift Business + Downtown Building + Rental Upside — $85,000

Opportunity rarely packages itself this neatly. For $85,000, you’re acquiring not just a building, but a fully operational, income-generating thrift store — inventory and all — in the heart of downtown Smith Center. This 1910 downtown row store has been operating as Foxy Finds, an established and lucrative thrift business, and everything stays with the sale. Walk in on closing day and open for business the next morning.

The main retail floor spans an impressive 2,460 square feet, with shelving lining both walls and abundant open floor space for larger displays — a smart, proven layout that maximizes merchandise visibility. The checkout counter sits at the storefront for natural customer flow, while a 14×6 back kitchen with cabinets, sink, refrigerator, and microwave keeps staff comfortable during long days. A half bath serves the retail level, and a short staircase leads up to a 9×11 office area flanked by two additional rooms — ideal for inventory management, receiving, or storage. The large floor safe remains with the building, and the electric panel is conveniently located on this level as well.

Below it all sits a full 2,400 square foot basement — essentially doubling your usable space. Currently lined with shelving and center-standing display units, it offers enormous potential for overflow inventory, storage, or future expansion. Water heater and water softener hookups are already in place down here.

The real long-term value play lies above the storefront. Two upper apartments are accessible via a separate exterior stairway alongside the building, offering independent access from the business below. Apartment #1 has a living room, kitchenette, full bath, and bedroom — both rooms heated by standing gas heaters — plus steps leading to a mezzanine level. It’s livable with renovation. Apartment #2 shares the same basic footprint but will require a full gut renovation, making it a blank canvas for someone willing to invest the elbow grease in exchange for future rental income.

A security camera system covering the property is included in the sale, rounding out a package that’s hard to find at any price — let alone this one.

Listed by Kansasland Realty & Auction