$749,900
Tamaqua, PA 18252
MLS# PM-133310
4988 sqft
1 / 40
Property Description
A LANDMARK HISTORICAL and SUCCESSFUL CURRENTLY OPERATING DINER is being offered FOR SALE for the VERY FIRST TIME! The sale includes the property, the business, trade fixtures, and intellectual property. Originally constructed as a Diner Car in 1941, and is said to be the last prewar diner brought to the anthracite region that still stands today! The building has been remodeled and added to through modern day to accommodate the ever changing demands of the times, with several recent improvements having been done. This property and business have been in the same family since its inception and has been owner-operated for over 83 successful years. It is located in the desirable and growing Tamaqua Area, at the intersection of two main state highways. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, typical traffic counts at this location are approximately 20,000 cars per day. A nearby farmers market also significantly increases traffic on Wednesdays. The building has a new roof (installed in 2023), as well as new gutters and downspouts. Further improvements have been made, and details are available in the associated documents. The property has ample parking to accommodate a large clientele, and the lot has recently been resurfaced. Two Carrier Rooftop Heating units were replaced in 2015 and 2018. There are also 2 Fire Suppression systems and 3 Fire extinguishers on site. Liquor license available to purchase separately and not included in the listing's asking price. Please call the broker for more information. Serious inquiries only.
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Contract Information
Listing Service: Full Service
Lease Considered YN: No
Location, Tax, and Legal
Parcel Number: 25-23-0043
Municipality: Rush Township
High School District: Tamaqua Area
Tax Subdivision Name: Hometown
County Tax Amount: 1472
Municipal Tax Amount: 523
School Tax Amount: 3551
Tax Annual Amount: 5546
Tax Assessed Value: 79035
Tax Year: 2025
Deed Recording Date: 2021-05-10
Tax Legal Description: See deed for legal description
Additional Parcels YN: No
Zoning: HC
Zoning Description: Commercial
FEMA Zone: X
Common Interest: None
Land Lease YN: No
General Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3140
Building Area Source: Estimated
Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Original Diner-1941 Dining Car. Remodeled 1970 plus updates/upgrades through out the years
Garage YN: No
Business Name: The Beacon Diner
Carport YN: No
Open Parking YN: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 48
Parking Total: 48
Lot Size Acres: 0.64
Lot Size Dimensions: See legal Description
Lot Dimensions Source: See Remarks
Water Body Access YN: No
Sign On Property YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 150.34
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: A LANDMARK HISTORICAL and SUCCESSFUL CURRENTLY OPERATING DINER is being offered FOR SALE for the VERY FIRST TIME! The sale includes the property, the business, trade fixtures, and intellectual property. Originally constructed as a Diner Car in 1941, and is said to be the last prewar diner brought to the anthracite region that still stands today! The building has been remodeled and added to through modern day to accommodate the ever changing demands of the times, with several recent improvements having been done. This property and business have been in the same family since its inception and has been owner-operated for over 83 successful years. It is located in the desirable and growing Tamaqua Area, at the intersection of two main state highways. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, typical traffic counts at this location are approximately 20,000 cars per day. A nearby farmers market also significantly increases traffic on Wednesdays. The building has a new roof (installed in 2023), as well as new gutters and downspouts. Further improvements have been made, and details are available in the associated documents. The property has ample parking to accommodate a large clientele, and the lot has recently been resurfaced. Two Carrier Rooftop Heating units were replaced in 2015 and 2018. There are also 2 Fire Suppression systems and 3 Fire extinguishers on site. Liquor license available to purchase separately and not included in the listing's asking price. Please call the broker for more information. Serious inquiries only.
Inclusions: Equipment, Land, Building, Intellectual Property. Call for more information
Exclusions: Decorative items/Wall Art. Coffee & Dish machines-leased
Business Type
Bar/Tavern/Lounge: 1
Restaurant: 1
Commercial: 1
Special Licenses
Liquor: 1
Beer/Wine: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Structure Type
Other: 1
Current Use
Commercial: 1
Possible Use
Commercial: 1
Building Features
Turnkey Operations: 1
High Traffic Area: 1
Prime Location: 1
Included In Contract: Land, Business & Building(s)
Fixtures Included: 1
Delivery Door: 1
Refrigerator Space: 1
Freezer Space: 1
Cooler Space: 1
Public Restrooms: 1
Rail Road Track
None: 1
Flooring
See Remarks: 1
Accessibility Features
Accessible Entrance: 1
Green Indoor Air Quality
Ventilation: 1
Construction Materials
Other: 1
See Remarks: 1
Basement
Full: 1
Foundation Details
Permanent: 1
Roof
Rubber: 1
Electric
3 Phase: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Forced Air: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Electric: 1
Propane: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Security Features
Security System: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Utilities
Phone Connected: 1
Phone Available: 1
Cable Connected: 1
Cable Available: 1
Propane Tank Owned: 1
Parking Features
Parking Lot: 1
Other Parking: 48 spaces
Lot Features
Corner Lot: 1
Level: 1
Paved: 1
Road Frontage Type
State Road: 1
See Remarks: 1
Road Surface Type
Paved: 1
Road Responsibility
Public Maintained Road: 1
Water Body View
No: 1
Property Features
Supplements
Parking lot recently seal coated. Not depicted in photographs. Seal coat applied August 2025
Listing Office: RE/MAX of Reading
Last Updated: February - 20 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.