The Carson Lanes estate, located in southern Carson City, was recently purchased for $5 million, confirmed by Kipp Gstettenbauer of Mountain Pacific Development Group. The acquisition comprises of the bowling alley, adjacent commercial zones, and the neighboring Aloha Discount Wine and Liquor site.
Gstettenbauer leads the buyer's company, 4600 Snyder LLC, as stated in a news release by the Nevada Commercial Group. Following a transition to new management, bowling operations will recommence this Thursday.
"Raised in Northern Nevada, Kipp has recently bought a residence in Carson City, as well as several investment properties such as Eagle Station, which includes tenants like Raley's, Chase Bank, McDonald’s, and Roberto’s, alongside multiple multifamily and retail properties," the announcement stated.
Gstettenbauer and his spouse, Stephanie, will be migrating from San Diego to Northern Nevada.
"Returning here to live and invest was always my intention – I adore this place. The sense of an immaculate hometown is unrivaled in the West," Gstettenbauer stated. "We desire a community precisely like Carson City to live and invest in – it's incredibly friendly on both a personal and business level."
The Carson Lanes property, home to Johnny Rockets and other shops, underwent renovation in 2009. The Burger family managed the venue over the last two decades.
The press release stated, "Following the passing of patriarch Eugene Burger in early 2021, the family faced the difficult choice to sell the property."
"Gene had a deep love for Carson Lanes and Carson City," Eugene's widow Shirley Burger stated. "Operating the bowling center was a joyful experience for Gene and our family."
Andie Bonkowski and Ale Moncada from Nevada Commercial Group facilitated the transaction representing both the buyer and seller.
"Kipp and his team are the type of investors Carson City needs more of. Their goals are in harmony with those of long-term residents. Moreover, his development skills will attract superior retailers here without risking unmanaged, reckless growth that could come from a developer who doesn't consider Carson City home," the company stated in the announcement.
The investment group is currently working on finding new tenants for some empty retail shops, prolonging some current leases, and assisting a new operator for the bowling alley.
Bowling enthusiasts, Danny and Jennifer Dunbar, are set to reopen the bowling center this Thursday under the new name, Homegrown Bowl, Bar & Billiards.
"We are thrilled about this opportunity," Jennifer Dunbar expressed. "Our background and passion are in bowling, and that's where our focus will be."
Limited retail and office spaces are still available for lease at the site. For further information, Bonkowski and Moncada can be reached at 775-315-8735.
