Escrow closed earlier this month for 1249 Howe Avenue, where Italian restaurant Buca di Beppo closed about 18 months ago after a nearly 25-year run. Javed Ahmadi bought the two-story, 8,550 SF building for $1.75 million, records show, or about $205 PSF. 1249 Howe Ave will be a Middle Eastern dining concept, which aims to open in 2026. – December 2025

Huge price reduction!

1249 Howe Avenue presents a rare opportunity to own or lease a high-profile, second-generation restaurant building on a hard, signalized corner, in the heart of Sacramento’s thriving retail corridor. This two-story, ± 8,550 SF building on a ± 36,455 SF parcel offers excellent corner visibility, strong signage potential, and on-site parking for ± 30 vehicles.

Located on Howe Avenue, one of Sacramento’s busiest commercial thoroughfares, the Property is surrounded by major regional destinations including Arden Fair Mall, Cal Expo, California State University Sacramento (CSUS), and the upscale Pavilions Shopping Center.