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Drive-Through Restaurant & Retail Property
For Sale
$975,000

1037 W Duranta Avenue, Alamo, TX 78516

COMMERCIAL - Alamo, TX

Property Size4,622 SF
Lot Size0.52 Acres
Price / SF$210.95
Days on Market37

Property Features for 1037 W Duranta Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning CO
Parking 30
Appliances Electric Water Heater
Subdivision Alamo Original Townsite
Lot features Downtown
Directions right off Alamo Rd and just one block from the expressway. Across the Street from Walgreens.
Standard status Active
APN A210000003000200
Size 4,622 SF
Lot size 0.52 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Annual Amount 11446

Utilities

Heating system Central
Cooling system Central Air

Building Details

Year built 2005
Floors in Building 1
Building materials Stucco
Roof type Metal
Listing Agency: RE/MAX Platinum · RE/MAX International
Listed By: Marco Britschka
Added: Jun 24 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 11:06PM
MLS# 493244

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This sale includes a combined 22,752 SF commercial property featuring a fully leased restaurant with drive-through service and an additional retail store. The purchase also conveys three food trucks located in the back of the property; two of the trucks are currently rented and are generating $1,500 per month each, based on the information provided. The asset is offered with multiple included parcels under the following legal descriptions: Alamo Townsite S50' Lots 1, 2 & 3 BLK 3; Alamo Townsite N 1/2 Lot 4 BLK 3; and Alamo Townsite S 1/2 Lot 4 BLK 3.

The property is located at 1037 W Duranta Avenue in Alamo, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is described as being right off Alamo Rd and approximately one block from the expressway, supporting customer access for restaurant and retail use. The listing identifies the zoning as CO.

For buyers and operators, the mix of an in-place leased drive-through restaurant and a separate retail store creates an opportunity to acquire income-producing food-and-retail space in one offering. The inclusion of the food trucks further supports a food-service concept where additional units may be maintained or leased. The package is structured as a for-sale transaction with the stated components conveying with the sale.

Key Highlights

  • Income‑producing property with immediate cash flow from fully leased restaurant and retail store
  • Includes three food trucks (two currently rented for $1,500/month each)
  • Prime location off Alamo Rd and one block from the expressway

Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $94.8k $20.52
− Vacancy −$5.4k −$1.17
EGI $89.4k $19.35
− OpEx −$22.4k −$4.84
NOI $67.1k $14.51
4,622 SF · lease $20.52/SF/yr · vacancy 5.70% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$958.3K
$838.5K – $1.12M (±1% cap)
NOI $67,078 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.88%
Second Best
Retail
$891.5K
$780.1K – $1.04M (±1% cap)
NOI $62,407 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.40%
Theoretical Best
Hotel Hospitality
$3.48M
$3.05M – $4.06M (±1% cap)
NOI $243,695 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 24.99%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Drive through restaurants

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Electrical Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Locksmith (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

100%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

781
Businesses Nearby
172k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 77% Shops & Services 19% Electronics 2% Hotels & Casinos 1%
McDonald's Dining
47,070 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Whataburger Dining
31,374 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Dutch Bros. Coffee Dining
15,597 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Church's Chicken Dining
12,716 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Little Caesars Pizza Dining
9,434 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 78516, TX

34,506
Population
12,469
Households
2.8
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
12%
College-Educated
59%
High-School Grad
37.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
913
Density / Sq Mi
$51,547
Median Household Income
$26,908
Median Earnings
$743
Median Rent
$102,900
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Drive through restaurant - Fully leased drive-through restaurant plus retail store, with additional food trucks included, under CO zoning.
Where is this drive through restaurant located?
The property is located at 1037 W Duranta Avenue Alamo, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $975,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Income‑producing property with immediate cash flow from fully leased restaurant and retail store; Includes three food trucks (two currently rented for $1,500/month each); Prime location off Alamo Rd and one block from the expressway
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