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Storefront Property with Drive-Thru
For Sale
$595,000

1348 N Tower Road, Alamo, TX 78516

COMMERCIAL - Alamo, TX

Property Size3,000 SF
Lot Size0.50 Acres
Price / SF$198.33
Days on Market38

Property Features for 1348 N Tower Road

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Security features Security System
Exterior features BBQ Pit/Grill, Mature Trees, Motorized Gate, Sprinkler System
Fencing Gate
Appliances Electric Water Heater
Subdivision Eldora Acres
Lot features Strip Mall
Directions Corner of Kansas Road and (495) and Tower Road. Head North on Tower Road. Continue North passing Sioux County Road. Property will be on your right-hand side on the corner of Eldora Road and Tower Road. (East Side).
Standard status Active
APN E503000000001100
Size 3,000 SF
Lot size 0.50 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2026
Tax Annual Amount 7119

Utilities

Heating system Electric (Heating), Central
Cooling system Central Air, Electric, Wall Unit(s)

Amenities

private office
third space prepped for a full salon
two overhead doors
all-concrete parking
mature landscaping

Building Details

Year built 2006
Floors in Building 1
Building materials Stone, Stucco
Listing Agency: BIG Realty
Listed By: Joshua I. Benavides
Added: Jun 28 Changed: Aug 3 Last Checked: Aug 4 at 8:06AM
MLS# 492084

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This storefront property is configured for flexible use, featuring a working drive-thru, a private office, and a third space prepped for a full salon concept. The building includes two overhead doors, suited for service, storage, or operational efficiency. Outside, the property offers mature landscaping and an all-concrete parking setup in both the front and rear.

Located at the corner of Tower Road and Eldora Road in Alamo, TX, the site includes a 0.5-acre lot and a 3,000-square-foot building. Additional exterior features include a BBQ pit/grill, motorized gate, sprinkler system, and fencing.

Built in 2006, the property uses stone and stucco construction. Heating is provided by central and electric systems, with central air plus wall units for cooling. An electric water heater is included.

Key Highlights

  • Corner location at Tower Road and Eldora Road in Alamo, TX
  • Working drive‑thru plus private office and a third space prepped for a salon
  • Two overhead doors for service, storage, or operations

Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $61.6k $20.52
− Vacancy −$3.5k −$1.17
EGI $58.1k $19.35
− OpEx −$14.5k −$4.84
NOI $43.5k $14.51
3,000 SF · lease $20.52/SF/yr · vacancy 5.70% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$622.0K
$544.2K – $725.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $43,538 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.32%
Second Best
Retail
$578.7K
$506.3K – $675.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $40,506 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.81%
Theoretical Best
Hotel Hospitality
$2.26M
$1.98M – $2.64M (±1% cap)
NOI $158,175 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 26.58%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Law Firm Hair Salon Spa & Massage Center HVAC Service Grocery & Convenience 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.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

75
Businesses Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use

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?
Storefront property - Storefront property on a corner lot with a working drive-thru, private office, and a third space prepped for a salon.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 1348 N Tower Road Alamo, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $595,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Corner location at Tower Road and Eldora Road in Alamo, TX; Working drive‑thru plus private office and a third space prepped for a salon; Two overhead doors for service, storage, or operations
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