Address

244 N Water Street, Kent, OH

Listing Type

Active

Price

$ 1,200,000

Property Attributes

MLS#5207000
TypeSingle Family
Listing Status Active
CountyPortage
CityKent
NeighborhoodFranklin
Zip44240
Style
Year Built1900
Taxes$ 8760
Price$ 1,200,000
Bedrooms0
Full Bathrooms0
Half Bathrooms0
Lot Size0.098 Acres

Data Source:

MLSNow

Property Description

After 30 years of successful ownership of one of the flagship bars in downtown Kent University college town, owner is exploring leaving the bar business and enjoy lakes, boats and sunsets! Here is your opportunity to snag a location stable enough to stand the test of time. Currently known as Brewhouse and Brew down, it was also know in the past as JB's Downunder where it featured many artists such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Glass Harp, Eric Carmen, The Rasberries, and Joe Walsh. This location also housed a Paninis restaurant. It currently does not operate with a kitchen, but the opportunities are there for the next owner. The space is absolutely massive. Maybe use some of the unused areas for event rentals? Maybe office? Your vision! Get in now before the start of the new school year! Comes with liquor license and all interior contents, minus a few memorabilia items that may be held back. The current operating sqft is roughly 7,840 with another entire third level that was semi finished with roughly another 3,000+ sq ft, becoming potential of roughly 11,000sqft of entertainment space! There is one totally separate bar in the lower level currently called BrewDown and then the main bar on the main level currently operating as Brewhouse. Could that space downstairs be the next Speakeasy? Upstairs has it's own entrance as well. It's a pretty neat space that could be offices? Maybe work cohab spaces? Check out the live video in the link which was recorded in mid May.

Price History
5/20/2026	Listed $1,200,000

General Features

Sewer	PublicSewer
Heating	ForcedAir,Gas
Cooling	CentralAir
Possession	Negotiable
Roof	Flat
Security Features	SecuritySystem,FireEscape
Year Built	1900
Township	Kent
Property Subtype	Other
Tax Year	2025
Current Use	Other
Business Type	BarTavernLounge,Restaurant
Business Name	Brewhouse
County	Portage
Property Type	CommercialSale
Attached Garage	false
Subdivision Name	Franklin
Building Features	PrivateRestrooms
Status	Active
Directions	Water street
ModificationTimestamp	2026-06-02T20:29:05.257-00:00
City	Kent
High School District	Kent CSD - 6705
Zoning Description	Business
Lot Size Units	Acres
Tax Annual Amount	8760
Property Condition	UpdatedRemodeled
Water Sewer Expense	60
Building Area Units	SquareFeet
Living Area Units	SquareFeet
Standard Status	Active
Middle/Junior School District	Kent CSD - 6705
Elementary School District	Kent CSD - 6705
Year Built Source	PublicRecords
Virtual Tour	https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/xvyfjj1zdie7xa9nxqa2a/AGokEIZeeXTuGyeYFjDPhmw?rlkey=10rc70z2oyxpadnx0s8zvw2wg&st=7f91e9af&dl=0
Property Sub Type Additional	Other
PostalCity	KENT
Legal Description	LOT 25 SD-58

Interior Features

Basement	Full,Finished
Total Stories	2
Basement (Y/N)	true
Air Conditioning Y/N	true
Heating Y/N	true

Exterior Features

Parking Features	OnStreet
Water Source	Public
Lot Size Area	0.098
Number of Buildings	1
Building Area Total	7840
Lot Size Acres	0.098
Lot Size Source	Assessor