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Commercial Building with Drive-Thru

4801 N Wheeling Avenue Muncie, IN 47304

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For Sale
$395,000

COMMERCIAL - Muncie, IN

Type:Retail
Property size:
1,600 SF
Lot size:
0.55 Acres
Price / SF:
$246/SF
Added:
Jan 3, 2026
Days on Market:
190
Last Refresh:
Jul 12 at 7:06 am

Property Features for 4801 N Wheeling Avenue

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Retail
Parking features
Off Street
Standard status
Active
APN
18-07-32-203-013.000-003
Lot size
0.55 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
24
Tax Description
S32 T21 R10 0.550 AC
Tax Annual Amount
3831

Utilities

Cooling system
Central Air

Building Details

Year built
1970
Flooring type
Tile, Carpet

Listing agent Brian Allardt License #RB14013784

Listing office Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group 400 N High St. Suite 110 (Broker: Adam Ertel), Muncie, IN

Listing date Jan 3, 2026

MLS# 202600328

Copyright © 2026 Mid-Eastern Indiana Association of Realtor MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.


Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This versatile 1,600 square foot commercial building is available for sale or lease and is configured to support multiple operating concepts. The property includes a drive-thru, prominent outdoor signage, a vault, and a flexible layout that can accommodate retail, office, or food service use. It was originally built as a bank branch, and most recently operated as “The Mailroom” as a USPS substation, reflecting a built environment designed for public-facing services.

The building sits on a 0.55-acre site and is described as an out lot to a shopping center with a range of established businesses. Reported nearby tenants include Dilman’s Furniture, Dollar General, and Speedway, and the property is noted as being located in a Major Trading Zone. Access and parking are described as readily available for customers.

For tenants, buyers, and operators, the combination of drive-thru functionality, outdoor visibility, and off-street parking can support both transaction-based retail and service-oriented office uses. The presence of a vault may also be relevant for concepts that require controlled storage. The prior history as a financial branch and USPS substation may appeal to users looking for a ready-to-adapt, customer-service-oriented commercial setting.

Key Highlights

  • 1,600 SF versatile commercial building for sale or lease
  • Drive‑thru feature and prominent outdoor signage
  • Central air and tile and carpet flooring

Local 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 $39.9k $24.96
− Vacancy −$1.8k −$1.10
EGI $38.2k $23.86
− OpEx −$9.5k −$5.97
NOI $28.6k $17.90
1,600 SF · lease $24.96/SF/yr · vacancy 4.40% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$409.1K
$357.9K – $477.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $28,634 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.25%
Second Best
Retail
$381.8K
$334.1K – $445.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $26,725 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.77%
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$1.12M
$983.5K – $1.31M (±1% cap)
NOI $78,683 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 19.92%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Retail space

Suggested Use

Restaurant Law Firm Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Auto Parts Store Pharmacy Building Supply HVAC Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Spa & Massage Center

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Drive-thru commercial building with prominent signage, ample parking, and a flexible interior suited to retail, office, or food service.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 4801 N Wheeling Avenue Muncie, IN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $395,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,600 SF versatile commercial building for sale or lease; Drive‑thru feature and prominent outdoor signage; Central air and tile and carpet flooring
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