The building once home to a casino and strip club in east Kennewick has once again changed hands.

Martinez & Sons Enterprise LLC recently bought the 7,557-square-foot building at 101 S. Gum St. for $670,000 through a bargain and sale deed, according to a release from real estate firm NAI Tri-Cities. That’s just over half what the property last sold for in 2021.

It was not immediately clear what the plans are for the property. Martinez and Sons is connected to local towing outfit Damar Towing & Recovery, which owns property two blocks away on First Avenue, as well as in Pasco.

The building, built in 1964, has hosted a number of businesses over the decades. In addition to being the location of the closed Lucky Bridge Casino and now-defunct City Stars Gentlemen’s Club, a store and restaurant also have called it home.

City Stars closed in 2020, with the owners citing pressures from the Covid-19 pandemic. It has been vacant ever since.

Jared Walther, a former nuclear industry executive and cybersecurity expert, bought the property for $1.2 million in 2021 through faith-led investment group Walther CRE LLC. His plan was for a Mexican grocery to open in the building as part of a broader plan to help revitalize downtown Kennewick. There is no indication any such business ever opened there.

The building, which sits in an area zoned for heavy industrial, is currently in shell condition, according to a real estate listing for the property: “Unlock the potential of this landmark property – ideal for retailers, industrial users, or visionaries seeking a high-profile location with flexible use potential.”