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Route 66 Two-Building Retail Auto Site
For Sale
$254,500

12661 Old Highway 66, Rolla, MO 65401

Two historic Route 66 buildings with commercial frontage on I-44 and attached apartment space for added rental flexibility.

Property Size3,092 SF
Lot Size1.29 Acres
Days on Market1172

Property Features for 12661 Old Highway 66

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,092 SF
Lot size 1.29 Acres
Property subtype Retail

Site & Location

Traffic Count 35,000 vehicles/day
Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes

Additional Details

Multifamily Units 3

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $1,146

Building Details

Building Size 3,092 SF
Year Built 1950
Listing Agency: Investment Realty, Inc.
Listed By: Michael Woessner · License #1999022373
Source: Ericasmithrealestate
Added: Jun 22, 2023 Changed: Aug 23 Last Checked: Sep 4 at 10:14AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This for-sale property includes two historic buildings dating to the early 1940s and 1950. The original building (built in the early 1940s) was used as Delano Thrifty Service and includes an additional one-bedroom apartment at the back. The lower level also features a 2-bedroom apartment for extra rental income. The second building was constructed in 1950 and was previously used as Thrifty Inn Roadside Diner (approximately 800 sq ft), with a 2-bedroom apartment downstairs.

The site offers 548 feet of frontage on I-44, with the billboard noted as visible by 35,000+ vehicles daily from both directions on I-44 (about 1/2 mile out). Westbound I-44 travelers have access about one mile away at Exit 189, described as home to Love’s and a new QuikTrip Travel Stop.

Additional site features include a deep well, two commercial septic tanks, and three steel beams set in concrete from a previous double-sided billboard, positioned for custom signage.

Key Highlights

  • 548 ft of frontage on I‑44 with 35,000+ vehicles passing within 200 feet daily from the front door
  • 1.29‑acre property with two historic Route 66‑era buildings: original early 1940s structure plus a 1950 second building
  • Lower level of the original building includes a 2‑bedroom apartment for additional rental income

Property Analytics

Current Use

Auto shops

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Storage Facility Real Estate Agency Auto Parts Store Furniture & Home Goods Gym & Fitness Center

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

3
Residential units
35,000 VPD
Traffic count
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

21
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 65401, MO

32,310
Population
14,395
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
36%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
258.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
125
Density / Sq Mi
$52,768
Median Household Income
$31,465
Median Earnings
$796
Median Rent
$206,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Two historic Route 66 buildings with commercial frontage on I-44 and attached apartment space for added rental flexibility.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 12661 Old Highway 66 Rolla, MO.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $254,500.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 548 ft of frontage on I‑44 with 35,000+ vehicles passing within 200 feet daily from the front door; 1.29‑acre property with two historic Route 66‑era buildings: original early 1940s structure plus a 1950 second building; Lower level of the original building includes a 2‑bedroom apartment for additional rental income
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