Welcome to The Route 78 Pub & Residence — a landmark property in the heart of Strykersville offering a rare chance to live, work, and invest under one roof. Now priced at $550,000, this turn-key restaurant and four-bedroom apartment combine small-town character, proven business opportunity, and financial flexibility in one exceptional package. Downstairs, the well-known Route 78 Pub has long been a community favorite — recognized for its welcoming atmosphere, quality food, and local following. The space is fully equipped and ready for new ownership, featuring seating for 100+ guests, an outdoor patio, and a beautifully crafted bar with hardwood floors and timeless charm. The commercial kitchen is built for performance, complete with a full cook line, walk-in cooler and freezer, prep and pizza stations, and a separate overflow kitchen. A walk-up ice cream service window provides an additional seasonal income stream and draws extra traffic in the warmer months. Upstairs, a spacious, updated four-bedroom apartment adds valuable income potential or the ideal setup for an owner-operator. The apartment features open-concept living, modern finishes, a third-floor bonus area, and a private primary suite with deck and walk-in cedar closet. Recent updates include newer furnaces and central A/C (within 4 years) and a full roof replacement (approx. 12 years ago). From an income-and-expense standpoint, the ability to live on-site while operating the business creates a significant advantage and keeps overhead low. The Route 78 Pub & Residence is fully outfitted and poised for success — waiting for someone to bring their vision, energy, and ideas to the next chapter of this established local favorite. Also listed as commercial under MLS B1648806. Square footage is based on updated measurements at the time of listing.
Median list price in this area is $165,000. (70% lower than this home)
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Full basement
Bedrooms
One unit with 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms total
One unit with 1 full bathroom
Other unit with 1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Dining area with kitchen
Laundry & utility
Gas water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Tile
Vinyl
Varies
Heating & cooling
Gas heating with forced air and zoned controls
Central air with zoned cooling
Exterior features
Irregular lot
Lot dimensions approximately 148 x 167
Home design
3-story building
Resale property
Metal roof
Vinyl siding
Parking
Common parking available
Construction
Metal roof
Vinyl siding
Existing construction
Utilities
Electricity connected
High-speed internet available
Septic tank
Well water
Financial info
Owner pays all utilities and water for rental(s)
Rent includes all utilities and water
Operating expense details: see remarks
Other
Property contains 2 units on the parcel (1 total unit listed?), each with separate water/gas/electric configuration noted as single meters for gas and electric
One unit shows 4 bedrooms; other unit shows 0 bedrooms listed (see remarks)
Electricity and solar
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