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Drive-Through Restaurant and 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 Market47

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 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 9 at 10:06AM
MLS# 493244

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This commercial property combines a restaurant with drive-through capability and a separate retail store. Three food trucks convey with the sale, with two currently rented. The improvements were built in 2005 and feature stucco construction, a metal roof, central heating, and central air conditioning.

The property is located at 1037 W Duranta Avenue in Alamo, Texas, directly off Alamo Rd and one block from the expressway. The site is zoned CO and consists of three properties identified under separate legal descriptions. The restaurant is fully leased, while the retail component adds a second commercial use within the offering.

Key Highlights

  • Drive‑through restaurant and separate retail store
  • Three food trucks convey with the sale
  • Two food trucks are currently rented

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$67,078
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
6.88%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,341,560 $1.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$958,257 $958.3K
Cap Rate 9%
$745,311 $745.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,622 SF 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.
Gross rent
$94.8K $20.52/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.4K −$1.17/SF
EGI
$89.4K $19.35/SF
− OpEx
−$22.4K −$4.84/SF
NOI
$67.1K $14.51/SF
Area
Hidalgo County, TX
Vacancy
5.70%
Lease Rate
$20.52 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,341,560
Cap Rate 7%
$958,257
Cap Rate 9%
$745,311

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
Yes
Paved road access

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 - Restaurant and retail improvements include a drive-through and food trucks positioned behind the buildings.
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: Drive‑through restaurant and separate retail store; Three food trucks convey with the sale; Two food trucks are currently rented
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