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Freestanding Retail and Car Wash
For Sale
$549,000

1311 W Front St, Albert Lea, MN 56007

COMMERCIAL - Albert Lea, MN

Property Size3,192 SF
Lot Size1.38 Acres
Price / SF$171.99
Days on Market195

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 Agency: High Point Land Company, LLC
Listed By: Troy Stafford · License #40667435
Added: Feb 5 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 19 at 2:06PM
MLS# 11642907

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Freestanding commercial property with a single-story retail building and an adjoining car wash operation. The offering includes a 2,400-square-foot building and a 792-square-foot car wash with related equipment, set on two adjacent 0.69-acre lots for a total of 1.38 acres. The site was previously operated as a service station and convenience business.

The property is positioned along West Front Street with 150 feet of frontage and a dedicated turn lane to support ingress and egress. Remarks indicate strong traffic exposure, including AADT of 3,000+ on Front Street, and AADT of 11,000+ on I-90 about 3.8 miles away.

Flexible zoning is noted as a Planned Development District, supporting a range of commercial uses. The site is described as located within an established retail/commercial setting near residential neighborhoods and community services, as well as close to downtown Albert Lea amenities.

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

Current Use

Retail space

Suggested Use

Top Pick Bakery Garden Center Building Supply Big Box & Wholesale Store Nursing Home Department 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

3,000 VPD
Traffic count
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

248
Businesses Nearby
31k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 59% Home Improvements & Furnishings 41%
Kwik Trip Shops & Services
18,100 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Bomgaars Home Improvements & Furnishings
12,605 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 56007, MN

21,434
Population
9,873
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
18%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
169.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
127
Density / Sq Mi
$66,479
Median Household Income
$43,867
Median Earnings
$843
Median Rent
$161,100
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?
Retail space - Single-story retail building plus an attached car wash on two adjacent lots with substantial road frontage.
Where is this retail space 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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