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Freestanding Retail Building with Drive-Thru

1513 HWY 169 N Algona, IA 50511

1513 HWY 169 N, Algona, IA, 50511
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2,861 SF retail building with drive-thru on 0.75 acres.

Property Size2,861 SF
Lot Size0.75 Acres
Price / SF$139.78
AddedMay 13
Days on Market64
Last RefreshJul 5 at 7:28 am

Property Features for 1513 HWY 169 N

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,861 SF
Lot size
0.75 Acres
Property subtype
Retail

Building Details

Year Built
1993

Listing office Guthrie & Associates Real Estate

Listing date May 13, 2026

Source Crexi

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This property, formerly a KFC/Long John Silver's restaurant, is located at 1513 Highway 169 N in Algona, Iowa. Constructed in 1993, the building offers approximately 2,861 square feet of space on a 0.75-acre site. A drive-thru lane enhances its suitability for various quick-service restaurant, retail, or service-oriented businesses. Situated along a high-visibility corridor on Highway 169 N, the property benefits from strong daily traffic counts, excellent accessibility, and ample parking. Algona, the county seat of Kossuth County, serves as a regional trade center for the surrounding agricultural community. This freestanding asset presents an opportunity for an owner-user or investor seeking a well-located property in a stable Midwest market. The property was listed on 08/09/2017.

Key Highlights

  • High‑visibility location on Highway 169 N with strong daily traffic counts.
  • Drive‑thru lane, suitable for QSR, retail, or service uses.
  • Ample parking and excellent ingress/egress.

Local 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 $44.3k $15.48
− Vacancy −$1.2k −$0.40
EGI $43.1k $15.08
− OpEx −$10.8k −$3.77
NOI $32.4k $11.31
2,861 SF · lease $15.48/SF/yr · vacancy 2.60% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$528.3K
$462.3K – $616.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $36,984 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.25%
Second Best
Specialty Retail
$462.2K
$404.4K – $539.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $32,353 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.09%
Theoretical Best
Warehouse
$2.13M
$1.87M – $2.49M (±1% cap)
NOI $149,371 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 37.35%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Drive through restaurants

Suggested Use

Parking Lot & Garage HVAC Service Storage Facility Grocery & Convenience Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pharmacy Gym & Fitness Center Computer & Electronic Repair Grocery & Convenience Store Veterinary Clinic

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Drive through restaurant - 2,861 SF retail building with drive-thru on 0.75 acres.
Where is this drive through restaurant located?
The property is located at 1513 HWY 169 N Algona, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $399,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High‑visibility location on Highway 169 N with strong daily traffic counts.; Drive‑thru lane, suitable for QSR, retail, or service uses.; Ample parking and excellent ingress/egress.
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