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Drive-Through Restaurant Building
For Sale
$650,000

2209 Circle Drive W, Spirit Lake, IA 51360

Restaurant property with commercial kitchen infrastructure, cold storage, and a paved parking area.

Property Size3,569 SF
Lot Size1.40 Acres
Price / SF$182.12
Days on Market64

Property Features for 2209 Circle Drive W

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,569 SF
Lot size 1.40 Acres
Property subtype Commercial

Site & Location

Drive-Thru Yes
Traffic Count 5,000 vehicles/day
Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes

Additional Details

Asking Price $650,000
Commercial Hood Yes

Building Details

Year Built 1979
Listing Agency: Jensen Real Estate
Listed By: Michael Jensen · License #7586
Source: Integrityiowa
Added: Aug 13 Changed: Oct 9 Last Checked: Oct 12 at 5:04PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 3,569-square-foot restaurant building, constructed in 1979, includes a drive-through, commercial hood, walk-in cooler, and walk-in freezer. The property is positioned on a level 1.4-acre site and includes a large paved parking lot. Recent improvements include a new roof and furnace, while existing equipment may be included if desired.

The property occupies the corner of Highways 71 and 9, with reported traffic of over 5,000 vehicles passing daily. It is located between Subway and Super 8. The building is available for sale or lease and provides a restaurant-oriented layout with established food-service infrastructure.

Key Highlights

  • 1.4‑acre level site at the corner of Highways 71 and 9
  • 3,569‑square‑foot restaurant building constructed in 1979
  • Drive‑through with commercial hood, walk‑in cooler, and walk‑in freezer

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$49,432
Cap Rate
7.60%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$988,640 $988.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$706,171 $706.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$549,244 $549.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,569 SF
Gross rent
$67.7K $18.96/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.8K −$0.49/SF
EGI
$65.9K $18.47/SF
− OpEx
−$16.5K −$4.62/SF
NOI
$49.4K $13.85/SF
Area
Dickinson County, IA
Vacancy
2.60%
Lease Rate
$18.96 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$988,640
Cap Rate 7%
$706,171
Cap Rate 9%
$549,244

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$706.2K
$617.9K – $823.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $49,432 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.60%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$780.7K
$683.1K – $910.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $54,649 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.41%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities. How Realmo checks its estimates

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Current Use

Drive through restaurants

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage Garden Center Grocery & Convenience Store Electrical Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store HVAC Service

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

5,000 VPD
Traffic count
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access
Yes
Commercial hood

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

334
Businesses Nearby
104k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Superstores 47% Dining 18% Shops & Services 17% Home Improvements & Furnishings 14%
Walmart Superstores
49,297 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Bomgaars Home Improvements & Furnishings
14,889 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Dollar Tree Shops & Services
9,246 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Taco John's Dining
7,913 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Pizza Ranch Dining
6,813 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 51360, IA

8,553
Population
6,638
Households
1.3
Avg Household Size
49
Median Age
35%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
105.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
81
Density / Sq Mi
$77,464
Median Household Income
$41,043
Median Earnings
$1,005
Median Rent
$256,000
Median Home Value
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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?
Drive through restaurant - Restaurant property with commercial kitchen infrastructure, cold storage, and a paved parking area.
Where is this drive through restaurant located?
The property is located at 2209 Circle Drive W Spirit Lake, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $650,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1.4‑acre level site at the corner of Highways 71 and 9; 3,569‑square‑foot restaurant building constructed in 1979; Drive‑through with commercial hood, walk‑in cooler, and walk‑in freezer
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