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    1713 Gerstner Memorial Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601

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    Vacant retail/QSR site in active commercial market.

    Type:Retail
    Lot size:
    0.62 Acres
    Added:
    May 15, 2026
    Days on Market:
    12
    Last Refresh:
    May 16 at 8:35 pm

    Property Features for 1713 Gerstner Memorial Dr

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.62 Acres
    Property subtype
    Retail

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    Listing Contact
    Cade Norland

    Listing agent Cade Norland License #02120126

    Listing office Matthews

    Listing date May 15, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Strategic location on Gerstner Memorial Drive (US‑171) with excellent visibility and direct access.
    • Strong potential for owner‑user, redevelopment, or QSR repositioning.
    • Positioned in an active commercial and industrial market.
    • Proximity to major employers and McNeese State University.
    • Located near key employment centers, retail corridors, the Port of Lake Charles, and Lake Charles Regional Airport.
    • Approximately 0.62 acres of land in Lake Charles, LA.

    Overview

    The former Sonic Drive-In, situated on approximately 0.62 acres along Gerstner Memorial Drive (US-171), offers excellent visibility and direct access to a major north-south corridor connecting to Interstate 10 in Lake Charles. The property is positioned within an area of established retail activity, supported by a strong economic base driven by petrochemical, LNG, healthcare, port, and logistics industries. Major employers in the area include Sasol, Phillips 66, Citgo, and Lake Charles Memorial Health System. McNeese State University is nearby. With zoning in place and a vacant former drive-in layout, this asset offers potential for an owner-user, redevelopment, or quick-service restaurant repositioning. Its strategic location near key employment centers, retail corridors, the Port of Lake Charles, and Lake Charles Regional Airport makes this a value-add opportunity in a growing regional market. The property is located at 1713 Gerstner Memorial Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Drive through restaurants

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Law Firm Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Lake Charles
    County
    Calcasieu
    State
    Louisiana
    Longitude
    -93.0808
    Latitude
    30.2894

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Drive through restaurant - Vacant retail/QSR site in active commercial market.
    Where is this drive through restaurant located?
    The property is located at 1713 Gerstner Memorial Dr Lake Charles, LA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $50,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Strategic location on Gerstner Memorial Drive (US‑171) with excellent visibility and direct access.; Strong potential for owner‑user, redevelopment, or QSR repositioning.; Positioned in an active commercial and industrial market.
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    Real Estate License ID: 02120126
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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