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    3501 Avenue E Birmingham, AL 35218

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    For Sale
    $270,000

    Restaurant building with drive-thru, near I-20 exit.

    Type:Commercial/Industrial
    Property size:
    2,536 SF
    Added:
    Oct 8, 2025
    Days on Market:
    192
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 7 at 8:55 pm

    Property Features for 3501 Avenue E

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,536 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial/Industrial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1988

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    Listing Contact
    Charline Wu

    Listing agent Charline Wu

    Listing office Better Homes

    Listing date Oct 8, 2025

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    Overview

    Restaurant Building with Drive-Thru

    This is a 2,536 square foot restaurant building that includes a drive-thru. It features a new fence and is located two blocks from I-20, exit 119A. The property is suitable for use as a restaurant.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Drive through restaurants

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center 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
    Birmingham
    County
    Shelby
    State
    Alabama
    Longitude
    -86.907489
    Latitude
    33.499039

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Drive through restaurant - Restaurant building with drive-thru, near I-20 exit.
    Where is this drive through restaurant located?
    The property is located at 3501 Avenue E Birmingham, AL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $270,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Restaurant building with drive‑thru.; Located two blocks from I‑20, Exit 119A.; New fence.
    (256) 735-3648
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    Listing Contact
    Charline Wu
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    • 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
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    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
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