230 Main Street, Hobart, IN 46342

$2,000,000
Property Type: Commercial Sale Square Footage: 10,000 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,799 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,000,000 List Date: 3/20/2026 Last Modified: 3/20/2026

Overview

Description

Income-producing entertainment venue in the heart of downtown Hobart's Main Street corridor. The Art Theatre operates as a fully programmed live event and performance space with multiple revenue streams including ticketed concerts, bar sales, private event rentals, and venue partnerships. The property features an open auditorium with stage, professional sound and lighting infrastructure, and capacity for approximately 400 guests, allowing for high-volume event turnover and strong per-event revenue potential. Established brand with regional draw and consistent programming provides a foundation for continued growth, with upside through expanded booking schedules, premium events, sponsorships, and enhanced food and beverage operations. Positioned within a walkable, revitalizing downtown with strong local support and increasing destination traffic. Turnkey opportunity for investor or operator seeking a scalable experiential asset in a supply-constrained entertainment category.

Listing Details MLS# 835785

General Property Information

Number Of Units Total
2
Living Area
10000
Building Area Source
Estimated
Year Built
1934
Lot Size Acres
0.202
Lot Size Square Feet
8799
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Waterfront YN
Yes
Basement YN
Yes
Stories
2
Parking Total
0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Freezer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Range Hood; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Water Heater; Other Basement: Bath/Stubbed; Partially Finished Building Features: Business District Location; Mixed Use; Private Restrooms Business Type: Bar/Tavern/Lounge; Mixed; Restaurant; Other Construction Materials: Stucco; Other Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Zoned Current Use: See Remarks Electric: 100 Amp Service; 200+ Amp Service Heating: Forced Air Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lock Box Information: Call Listing Office Owner Pays: All Utilities Possession: Close Of Escrow Possible Use: Commercial; Investment; Place of Worship; Retail; See Remarks Rail Availability: None Roof: Asphalt Sewer: Public Sewer Special Licenses: Beer/Wine; Entertainment; Liquor Special Listing Conditions: None Tenant Pays: All Utilities Utilities: Cable Available; Cable Connected; Electricity Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Available; Sewer Connected; Water Available; Water Connected; Underground Utilities Water Source: Public Waterfront Features: Lake Front

Contract Information

Auction YN
No
Original List Price
2000000
Property Sub Type
Business
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
230
Street Name
Main
Street Suffix
Street
County
Lake
State
IN
Postal Code
46342
Subdivision Name
Art Theatre Sub

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Income-producing entertainment venue in the heart of downtown Hobart's Main Street corridor. The Art Theatre operates as a fully programmed live event and performance space with multiple revenue streams including ticketed concerts, bar sales, private event rentals, and venue partnerships. The property features an open auditorium with stage, professional sound and lighting infrastructure, and capacity for approximately 400 guests, allowing for high-volume event turnover and strong per-event revenue potential. Established brand with regional draw and consistent programming provides a foundation for continued growth, with upside through expanded booking schedules, premium events, sponsorships, and enhanced food and beverage operations. Positioned within a walkable, revitalizing downtown with strong local support and increasing destination traffic. Turnkey opportunity for investor or operator seeking a scalable experiential asset in a supply-constrained entertainment category.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-03-20T18:34:40Z
Major Change Type
New Listing
Status Change Timestamp
2026-03-20

More Information

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
No

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount
10169
Tax Year
2024
Tax Legal Description
ART THEATRE SUB. LOT 1
Parcel Number
450932152026000018
Additional Parcels YN
No
Township
Hobart
Directions
Located in downtown Hobart on Main Street between 2nd St and 3rd St. Property sits on the south side of Main St. From I-65, take Exit 253 (61st Ave) east to Main St, then head north into downtown Hobart. Street parking available along Main St.
Census Tract
419

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Freezer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Gas Water Heater
Yes
Range Hood
Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Yes
Water Heater
Yes
Other
Yes

Basement

Bath/Stubbed
Yes
Partially Finished
Yes

Construction Materials

Stucco
Yes
Other
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Air
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Electric

100 Amp Service
Yes
200+ Amp Service
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Lock Box Information

Call Listing Office
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Roof

Asphalt
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None
Yes

Utilities

Cable Available
Yes
Cable Connected
Yes
Electricity Available
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes
Sewer Available
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Available
Yes
Water Connected
Yes
Underground Utilities
Yes

View

City
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Waterfront Features

Lake Front
Yes

Owner Pays

All Utilities
Yes

Tenant Pays

All Utilities
Yes

Current Use

See Remarks
Yes

Possible Use

Commercial
Yes
Investment
Yes
Place of Worship
Yes
Retail
Yes
See Remarks
Yes

Building Features

Business District Location
Yes
Mixed Use
Yes
Private Restrooms
Yes

Business Type

Bar/Tavern/Lounge
Yes
Mixed
Yes
Restaurant
Yes
Other
Yes

Rail Availability

None
Yes

Special Licenses

Beer/Wine
Yes
Entertainment
Yes
Liquor
Yes
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Last Updated: March - 20 - 2026
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