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597 Hwy 98, Kokomo, MS 39643 (MLS# 4126653)

597 Hwy 98, Kokomo, MS 39643

New Listing
$799,500
Property Type: Commercial Sale Square Footage: 6,800 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 248,292 Status: Active
Current Price: $799,500 List Date: 3/30/2026 Last Modified: 3/30/2026

Overview

Description

A rare opportunity to own a fully equipped, 6,800 sq ft seafood restaurant sitting on 5.7 acres with over 18 years of successful operation on a high-traffic US Highway 98. This well-known local favorite offers seating for 300+ guests, supported by a 100-space paved parking lot, making it ideal for large crowds and events. The restaurant features a popular all-you-can-eat seafood buffet every Thursday through Saturday, drawing a loyal customer base from miles around. On Sundays, the kitchen shifts gears for a beloved country cooking buffet, adding even more community appeal. This fully operational kitchen with all equipment and inventory included is a turnkey opportunity - step in and start serving from day one! This is a rare chance to take over a well-established, profitable business with a strong local following. Whether you're an experienced operator or an investor looking for a proven concept in a prime location, this property delivers.

Listing Details MLS# 4126653

General Property Information

Approx Lot Size Acres
5.7
Lot Size Dimensions
248,292
Approx H/C SqFt
6800
SqFt Source
Owner
List Price/SqFt
117.57
Year Built
2007
Year Built Source
Owner
Total Floors
Yes
Fireplace
No
Pool
No
Accessibility Features
Yes
Property Sub Type
Business
New Construction
No
Property Condition
Updated/Remodeled

Property Features

Business Type: Food & Beverage; Restaurant Current Use: Commercial Possible Use: Commercial; Food Service; Restaurant Commercial Features: Dumpster; Employee Restrooms; Inside Storage; Public Restroom(s) Ceiling Height: 8' - 10.9' Lot Features: Level Location: Paved; Rural; US Highway Levels: One Square Footage Description: Industrial Bldg Over 5000 SF Seating: 201-299 Expenses Include: Electric; Insurance; Licenses; Payroll; Security; Taxes; Trash Removal; Water/Sewer Walls - Interior: Sheetrock Lighting: Fluorescent; Security Flooring: Concrete Window Features: Double Pane Windows Accessibility Features: Accessible Common Area; Accessible Entrance; Accessible Full Bath; Accessible Parking Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Multi Units; Other Heating: Central; Electric Utilities: Electricity Connected; Phone Connected; Propane Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Septic Tank Water Source: Community Foundation Details: Slab Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Roof: Metal Exterior Features: None Driveway Features: Paved Drive Additional Transportation: US Highway Pool Features: None Flood Insurance: No Previous Flood Inside Water Heater: Electric Price Includes: All Appliances; All Furnishings; Building and Land; Business; Business and Building; Equipment Available Documents: Maps Approx Age Code: Under 25 Years

Address and Location Information

Street Number
597
Street Name
Hwy 98
County
Marion
State
MS
Zip Code
39643
Parcel Number
024-27-000-27-007.01
Directions to Property
Take Hwy 98 from Tylertown. Travel about 10 miles and you will see the Popwell Family Restuarant sign on your left.
Community Of
N/A

Listing Information

Property Sub Type
Business
Listing Service
Full Service

Tax and Financial Information

Tax Annual Amount
5540.85
Tax Year
2024
Zoning
Commercial
Flood Insurance Required?
No
Leasehold Y/N
No
16th Section
No
Legal Description
5.7 Ac (D) Ne1/4 Sw1/4

Commercial Features

Business Included
Yes
Number of Restrooms
3
Dumpster
Yes
Employee Restrooms
Yes
Inside Storage
Yes
Public Restroom(s)
Yes

More Information

Auction

Auction
No

Parking Features

Parking Total
100

Showing Requirements

Showing
Appointment Required
Appointment Phone
601-249-7061

Basement Features

Basement
No

Location

Paved
Yes
Rural
Yes
US Highway
Yes

Remarks & Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
A rare opportunity to own a fully equipped, 6,800 sq ft seafood restaurant sitting on 5.7 acres with over 18 years of successful operation on a high-traffic US Highway 98. This well-known local favorite offers seating for 300+ guests, supported by a 100-space paved parking lot, making it ideal for large crowds and events. The restaurant features a popular all-you-can-eat seafood buffet every Thursday through Saturday, drawing a loyal customer base from miles around. On Sundays, the kitchen shifts gears for a beloved country cooking buffet, adding even more community appeal. This fully operational kitchen with all equipment and inventory included is a turnkey opportunity - step in and start serving from day one! This is a rare chance to take over a well-established, profitable business with a strong local following. Whether you're an experienced operator or an investor looking for a proven concept in a prime location, this property delivers.

Current Use

Commercial
Yes

Possible Use

Commercial
Yes
Food Service
Yes
Restaurant
Yes

Income & Expenses

See Remarks
Yes

Business Type

Food & Beverage
Yes
Restaurant
Yes

Lot Features

Level
Yes

Levels

One
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Water Source

Community
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected
Yes
Phone Connected
Yes
Propane Available
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

Ceiling Height

8' - 10.9'
Yes

Walls - Interior

Sheetrock
Yes

Square Footage Description

Industrial Bldg Over 5000 SF
Yes

Flooring

Concrete
Yes

Seating

201-299
Yes

Window Features

Double Pane Windows
Yes

Expenses Include

Electric
Yes
Insurance
Yes
Licenses
Yes
Payroll
Yes
Security
Yes
Taxes
Yes
Trash Removal
Yes
Water/Sewer
Yes

Accessibility Features

Accessible Common Area
Yes
Accessible Entrance
Yes
Accessible Full Bath
Yes
Accessible Parking
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Electric
Yes
Multi Units
Yes
Other
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes
Electric
Yes

Foundation Details

Slab
Yes

Exterior Construction/Siding

Metal Siding
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes

Exterior Features

None
Yes

Driveway Features

Paved Drive
Yes

Lighting

Fluorescent
Yes
Security
Yes

Pool Features

None
Yes

Flood Insurance

No Previous Flood Inside
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Price Includes

All Appliances
Yes
All Furnishings
Yes
Building and Land
Yes
Business
Yes
Business and Building
Yes
Equipment
Yes

Available Documents

Maps
Yes

Additional Transportation

US Highway
Yes

Approx Age Code

Under 25 Years
Yes

Uncovered Parking?

51-100 Spaces
Yes

Religious/Church Features

None
Yes
Listing Office: United Country - Southern States Realty
Listing Agent: Danielle N Burnette
Last Updated: March - 30 - 2026
Information is deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright 2022 MLS United, LLC.