Drive-Through QSR Restaurant
For Sale
$1,300,000
500 N Giant City Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902
Modern 2019-built quick service restaurant with a drive-thru and dedicated parking on a 1.31-acre site.
Property Size2,929 SF
Lot Size1.31 Acres
Price / SF$443.84
Days on Market45
Property Features for 500 N Giant City Rd
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,929 SF
Total Parking Spaces
48
Lot size
1.31 Acres
Property subtype
Retail
Additional Details
Traffic Count
15,400 vehicles/day
Building Details
Building Size
2,929 SF
Year Built
2019
Listing Agency:
Lorimont Commercial Real Estate
(573) 275-0429
Listed By:
Chris Cole, JD, CCIM, ALC · License #2018017770
(573) 275-0429
Source:
Lorimont
Added: Jul 14
Changed: Aug 26
Last Checked: Aug 26 at 9:07AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Constructed in 2019 as a build-to-suit quick service restaurant, this restaurant building features a spacious, modern layout designed for drive-thru operations. The property includes a 2,929 SF building and offers drive-thru service along with 48 dedicated parking spaces.
Located along one of Carbondale’s growing retail corridors, the site benefits from high visibility with reported traffic of 15,400 VPD.
This is a move-in ready restaurant property designed specifically for quick service use, with on-site parking capacity built to support customer throughput.
Located along one of Carbondale’s growing retail corridors, the site benefits from high visibility with reported traffic of 15,400 VPD.
This is a move-in ready restaurant property designed specifically for quick service use, with on-site parking capacity built to support customer throughput.
Key Highlights
- 2019‑built quick service restaurant (QSR) building constructed in 2019 as a build‑to‑suit
- 2,929 SF building with drive‑thru for quick service operations
- Located on a 1.31‑acre parcel
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$38,891
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
2.99%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$777,820
$777.8K
Cap Rate 7%
$555,586
$555.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$432,122
$432.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,929 SF
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.
Gross rent
$54.1K $18.48/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.3K −$0.78/SF
EGI
$51.9K $17.70/SF
− OpEx
−$13.0K −$4.43/SF
NOI
$38.9K $13.28/SF
Area
Jackson County, IL
Vacancy
4.20%
Lease Rate
$18.48 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$777,820
Cap Rate 7%
$555,586
Cap Rate 9%
$432,122
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$555.6K
$486.1K – $648.2K
NOI $38,891 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.99%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$798.4K
$698.6K – $931.4K
NOI $55,885 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.30%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
15,400 VPD
Traffic count
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
230
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 62902, IL
4,344
Population
2,340
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
47%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
64.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
68
Density / Sq Mi
$75,313
Median Household Income
$30,218
Median Earnings
$899
Median Rent
$184,300
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Drive through restaurant - Modern 2019-built quick service restaurant with a drive-thru and dedicated parking on a 1.31-acre site.
Where is this drive through restaurant located?
The property is located at 500 N Giant City Rd Carbondale, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,300,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2019‑built quick service restaurant (QSR) building constructed in 2019 as a build‑to‑suit; 2,929 SF building with drive‑thru for quick service operations; Located on a 1.31‑acre parcel
