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144 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55104

A continuously operating liquor business with an established customer base and recognizable roadside signage.

Property SizeContact for details
Days on Market142

Property Features for 144 Snelling Ave N

General Information

Standard status Pending
Property subtype Retail

Additional Details

Business Included Yes
Drive-Thru Yes
Listing Agency: Wakota Commercial Advisors
Listed By: Jeff Houge · License #MN 40196314
Source: Crexi
Added: Apr 11 Changed: Aug 30 Last Checked: Aug 30 at 7:05AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This established liquor store business operates at 144 Snelling Ave N in St. Paul and has remained in continuous operation for nearly 70 years. The property is associated with a drive-through format, and its prominent sign has been displayed at the location since the 1950s. The business and property are being offered together for the first time in more than three decades.

The site is positioned in St. Paul’s Mac/Groveland neighborhood along Snelling Avenue. Nearby educational institutions include Macalester College, the University of St. Thomas, Concordia University, and Mitchell Hamline School of Law, providing a well-defined surrounding customer base. The offering combines an operating liquor store, a long history at the same location, and an established physical identity within the neighborhood.

Key Highlights

  • Nearly 70 years of continuous operation
  • St. Paul’s first drive‑through liquor store
  • Sign has been displayed at the location since the 1950s

Property Analytics

Current Use

Grocery and convenience stores

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Catering Service Home Appliance Store Plumbing Service Accounting Firm Pet 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

1,577
Businesses Nearby
121k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 37% Groceries 28% Shops & Services 28% Apparel 7%
Whole Foods Market Groceries
33,705 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Starbucks Dining
12,512 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Dunn Bros Coffee Dining
11,571 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Speedway Shops & Services
11,091 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Dunkin' Donuts Dining
8,004 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Demographics for 55104, MN

45,612
Population
20,358
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
52%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
6.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,602
Density / Sq Mi
$75,038
Median Household Income
$42,770
Median Earnings
$1,159
Median Rent
$290,900
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?
Grocery and convenience store - A continuously operating liquor business with an established customer base and recognizable roadside signage.
Where is this grocery and convenience store located?
The property is located at 144 Snelling Ave N Saint Paul, MN.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Nearly 70 years of continuous operation; St. Paul’s first drive‑through liquor store; Sign has been displayed at the location since the 1950s
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