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Drive-Through Restaurant Property
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$420,000

4951 N Fm 493, Donna, TX 78537

Drive-through designed restaurant property on FM 493, suited for owner-operators seeking a ready-to-run setup.

Property Size1,600 SF
Price / SF$262.50
Days on Market92

Property Features for 4951 N Fm 493

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,600 SF

Additional Details

Business Included Yes
Listing Agency: eXp Realty LLC
Listed By: Oscar Canales
Source: Exprealty
Added: May 6 Changed: Jul 10 Last Checked: Aug 3 at 4:02AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This drive-through restaurant property at 4951 N FM 493 in Donna, Texas is described as turnkey and currently operating successfully. The building is well-maintained and configured to support restaurant use, with a layout designed to accommodate both dine-in service and drive-thru operations. The site is intended to handle multiple vehicles, supporting convenient customer access and on-site traffic flow.

The property is positioned on N FM 493, providing straightforward visibility and accessibility from the main road. Its vehicle-friendly design supports businesses that require convenient parking and an efficient drive-thru experience for customers.

For tenants, buyers, and owner-operators looking for a restaurant-ready option, this asset offers a practical path to operation with an existing drive-through concept and a facility built for restaurant activity. It may also be a fit for other commercial concepts that can use a restaurant-style drive-through and the associated on-site vehicle circulation.

Key Highlights

  • Commercial property at 4951 N FM 493 in Donna, currently operating and functioning at 100%.
  • Drive‑through designed restaurant setup on FM 493, suitable for dine‑in or drive‑thru service.
  • Built to accommodate multiple vehicles with parking designed for convenient customer access.

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 $32.8k $20.52
− Vacancy −$1.9k −$1.17
EGI $31.0k $19.35
− OpEx −$7.7k −$4.84
NOI $23.2k $14.51
1,600 SF · lease $20.52/SF/yr · vacancy 5.70% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$331.7K
$290.3K – $387.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $23,220 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.53%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Hotel Hospitality
$1.21M
$1.05M – $1.41M (±1% cap)
NOI $84,360 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 20.09%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Drive through restaurants

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Big Box & Wholesale Store Pharmacy Plumbing Service Grocery & Convenience Store Bakery

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

604
Businesses Nearby
319k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 53% Shops & Services 42% Apparel 3% Electronics 2%
Circle K Shops & Services
51,715 visits/mo 0.4 miles
McDonald's Dining
43,178 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Murphy USA Shops & Services
41,944 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Whataburger Dining
37,065 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Chick-fil-A Dining
36,355 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 78537, TX

51,962
Population
16,683
Households
3.1
Avg Household Size
28
Median Age
10%
College-Educated
54%
High-School Grad
57.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
902
Density / Sq Mi
$36,331
Median Household Income
$20,354
Median Earnings
$744
Median Rent
$74,700
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Drive through restaurant - Drive-through designed restaurant property on FM 493, suited for owner-operators seeking a ready-to-run setup.
Where is this drive through restaurant located?
The property is located at 4951 N Fm 493 Donna, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $420,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Commercial property at 4951 N FM 493 in Donna, currently operating and functioning at 100%.; Drive‑through designed restaurant setup on FM 493, suitable for dine‑in or drive‑thru service.; Built to accommodate multiple vehicles with parking designed for convenient customer access.
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