A rare chance to own a true Burton landmark. Situated on 1.26 acres in the center of town and within easy walking distance of Burton schools, this versatile commercial property offers exceptional visibility, generous space, and a rich local legacy dating back to 1954. The offering includes The Short Stop and The Ice House, both being sold as turn-key businesses complete with inventory, furnishings, and equipmentâ??ready for immediate operation or seamless transition to new ownership. The Ice House features a tavern setup, stage, outdoor seating, and a playscape, making it suitable for private event rentals as well as public concerts and gatherings. The Short Stop, a long-standing Burton staple known historically as a meat market, grocery store, and feed store still offers everyday conveniences for locals and passers-through. Additional highlights include two water meters, existing gas tanks and pumps, and versatile space suited for continued commercial use or expansion. This property offers a unique blend of history, functionality, and future potentialâ??great for an investor, entrepreneur, or anyone looking to carry forward a beloved Burton institution with a strong local following and deep community roots spanning more than 70 yrs. Whether you envision continuing the current operations or expanding into new concepts, the foundation is already here. A standout opportunity in one of the most charming small towns in Texas.
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(979) 922-55
Prime Commercial Opportunity in the Heart of Downtown Burton A rare chance to own a true Burton landmark. Situated on 1.26 acres in the center of town and within easy walking distance of Burton schools, this versatile commercial property offers exceptional visibility, generous space, and a rich local legacy dating back to 1954. The offering includes The Short Stop and The Ice House, both being sold as turn-key businesses complete with inventory, furnishings, and equipment—ready for immediate operation or seamless transition to new ownership. The Ice House features a tavern setup, stage, outdoor seating, and a playscape, making it ideal for private event rentals as well as public concerts and gatherings. The Short Stop, a long-standing Burton staple known historically as a meat market, grocery store, and feed store still offers everyday conveniences for locals and passers-through. Additional highlights include two water meters, existing gas tanks and pumps, and versatile space suited for continued commercial use or expansion. This property offers a unique blend of history, functionality, and future potential—perfect for an investor, entrepreneur, or anyone looking to carry forward a beloved Burton institution with a strong local following and deep community roots spanning more than 70 years. Whether you envision continuing the current operations or expanding into new concepts, the foundation is already here. A standout opportunity in one of the most charming small towns in Texas.
Burton is located in Texas. Burton, Texas has a population of 468. Burton is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 43.22% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 28.08%.
The median household income in Burton, Texas is $73,846. The median household income for the surrounding county is $65,913 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Burton is 38.9 years.
The average high temperature in July is 94.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 38.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 40.9 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.
