Freestanding Retail and Car Wash

1311 W Front St Albert Lea, MN 56007

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For Sale
$549,000

COMMERCIAL - Albert Lea, MN

Property size:
2,400 SF
Lot size:
1.38 Acres
Price / SF:
$228/SF
Added:
Feb 5, 2026
Days on Market:
156
Last Refresh:
Jul 11 at 11:06 pm

Property Features for 1311 W Front St

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Standard status
Active
Lot size
1.38 Acres

Listing agent Troy Stafford

Listing office High Point Land Company, LLC 520 Main Street South, Stewartville, MN

Listing date Feb 5, 2026

MLS# 11642907

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The offering includes a freestanding single-story commercial building plus a car wash and related equipment. The building size is 2,400 square feet, complemented by 792 square feet for the car wash area with associated equipment. The property also includes two adjacent lots totaling 1.38 acres, previously operated as a service station and convenience business.

Located on a high-visibility frontage along West Front Street in Albert Lea, MN, the site provides 150 feet of frontage and a dedicated turn lane to support ingress and egress. The property is described as positioned within a key local retail corridor, with established multifamily properties nearby and active residential growth initiatives. The remarks also reference significant traffic levels, citing an AADT of 3,000+ on Front Street and 11k+ on I-90 located 3.8 miles away.

The property is presented with flexibility for current or future commercial operations under Planned Development District zoning, with the remarks listing potential uses such as convenience retail, quick-service restaurant, specialty food service, or mixed commercial operation. For owner-users and investors considering a site with existing operating infrastructure and strong street exposure, the combination of retail space and car wash facilities may support a variety of customer-facing business models.

Key Highlights

  • Freestanding 2,400 SF single‑story commercial building at 1311 W Front Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007
  • Includes a 792 SF car wash with related equipment plus two adjacent lots for a combined 1.38 acres
  • 150 feet of frontage on W Front Street with a dedicated turn lane for ingress/egress

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

Dental Office Law Firm HVAC Service Grocery & Convenience Store Skin Care Clinic Hair Salon Auto Parts Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Gym & Fitness Center Bakery

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Freestanding commercial building with an attached car wash setup on high-visibility frontage.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 1311 W Front St Albert Lea, MN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $549,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Freestanding 2,400 SF single‑story commercial building at 1311 W Front Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007; Includes a 792 SF car wash with related equipment plus two adjacent lots for a combined 1.38 acres; 150 feet of frontage on W Front Street with a dedicated turn lane for ingress/egress
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