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Downtown Restaurant
For Sale
$975,000

1317 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

COMMERCIAL - Fort Dodge, IA

Lot Size0.51 Acres
Days on Market482

Property Features for 1317 Central Ave

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Subdivision Webster
Standard status Active
Lot size 0.51 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 9682
Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Associated Realtors · Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Listed By: Holli Campbell
Added: Apr 8, 2025 Changed: Jul 29 Last Checked: Aug 2 at 12:06PM
MLS# 26123

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This downtown restaurant property at 1317 Central Ave in Fort Dodge, IA is offered for sale on a 0.51-acre site. The offering presents an established restaurant business opportunity for an owner-operator seeking a locally known dining concept.

The property is positioned on Central Ave in downtown Fort Dodge, providing a central setting for restaurant operations. Its lot size supports a standalone restaurant use in the immediate downtown market.

For buyers looking for a restaurant-focused acquisition in Fort Dodge, this property offers a defined site at a downtown address and an opportunity to continue operating a restaurant at this location.

Key Highlights

  • 0.51‑acre lot
  • Restaurant business opportunity
  • Address: 1317 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Property Analytics

Current Use

The Fox and the Fork Take-out & Catering Sneakers Eatery and Pub Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage Food Market Carpet & Flooring Store Cafe & Coffee Shop Acupuncture (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

Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

836
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 50501, IA

28,492
Population
13,198
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
20%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
152.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
187
Density / Sq Mi
$66,130
Median Household Income
$36,934
Median Earnings
$779
Median Rent
$139,700
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?
Conventional restaurant - Freestanding restaurant opportunity on a 0.51-acre site at 1317 Central Ave in Fort Dodge, IA.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 1317 Central Ave Fort Dodge, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $975,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 0.51‑acre lot; Restaurant business opportunity; Address: 1317 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
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