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401 E Walnut St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Drive-thru lane in place with 20 parking spots, and frontage on Walnut Street at 17,400 VPD.

Property Size1,932 SF
Price / SF$103
Days on Market651

Property Features for 401 E Walnut St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,932 SF
Total Parking Spaces 20
Property subtype RETAIL

Additional Details

Traffic Count 17,400 vehicles/day
Listing Agency: Pace Properties
Listed By: Ashley Krekovich · License #1999033116
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Nov 7, 2024 Changed: Aug 11 Last Checked: Aug 11 at 3:42PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This former quick-service restaurant site includes a drive-thru lane already in place. Public remarks indicate that the restaurant infrastructure has been removed, presenting a straightforward redevelopment opportunity for the next user to reconfigure the building improvements as needed. The property provides 20 parking spots.

The site is located less than 1 mile from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and minutes from SIH Memorial Hospital, described as the region’s largest private employer. It also benefits from Walnut Street frontage with reported traffic counts of 17,400 vehicles per day.

Overall, the combination of drive-thru infrastructure, on-site parking, and high-volume frontage can support a range of restaurant and commercial concepts where a drive-through layout is desired.

Key Highlights

  • Drive‑thru lane in place and former QSR infrastructure on site
  • Frontage on Walnut Street with 17,400 VPD
  • Includes 20 parking spots

Property Analytics

Current Use

Cash Store Loan Service

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Kitchen & Bath Showroom Garden Center Plumbing Service

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

17,400 VPD
Traffic count

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

567
Businesses Nearby
29k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 69% Shops & Services 28% Home Improvements & Furnishings 3%
SONIC Drive In Dining
14,402 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Huck's Shops & Services
6,060 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Hardee's Dining
5,432 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Peoples National Bank Shops & Services
1,754 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Rent One Home Improvements & Furnishings
797 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 62901, IL

22,967
Population
12,498
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
29
Median Age
48%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
27.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
847
Density / Sq Mi
$32,960
Median Household Income
$23,962
Median Earnings
$732
Median Rent
$137,600
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?
Drive through restaurant - Drive-thru lane in place with 20 parking spots, and frontage on Walnut Street at 17,400 VPD.
Where is this drive through restaurant located?
The property is located at 401 E Walnut St Carbondale, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $199,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Drive‑thru lane in place and former QSR infrastructure on site; Frontage on Walnut Street with 17,400 VPD; Includes 20 parking spots
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