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Freestanding Drive-Thru Restaurant
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$1,900,000

501 S Chinowth St, Visalia, CA 93277

Freestanding drive-thru restaurant space with an operational kitchen and dining areas, occupied by Carl's Jr. with lease ending 6/30/26.

Property Size5,152 SF
Price / SF$368.79
Days on Market167

Property Features for 501 S Chinowth St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 5,152 SF
Property subtype Restaurant

Site & Location

Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes

Additional Details

Commercial Hood Yes

Building Details

Building Size 5,152 SF
Tenancy Single

Properties For Sale

at 501 S Chinowth St
Former Carl's Jr.
Size 5,152 SF
Lease Type NNN
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Listing Agency: KW Commercial - Central California
Listed By: Jared Ennis
Source: Thebrokerlist
Added: May 8 Changed: Oct 5 Last Checked: Oct 20 at 5:08PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This ±5,152 SF freestanding drive-thru restaurant space is currently occupied by Carl's Jr., with a lease set to end on 6/30/26. The functional floorplan includes an up-to-date, formerly operational kitchen with a hood, range, oven, flat top, grill, several refrigerators, fryers, and freezers, along with large open dining areas and a separate kitchen and food preparation area. The space also includes multiple restrooms.

The property is located on a border corner lot within the Mineral King Shopping Plaza, offering visibility from W Noble Ave and S Chinowth St. It is situated next to a major CA-198 off-ramp.

The owner is working with Carl's Jr. regarding the kitchen equipment, with no guarantees stated as part of the listing.

Key Highlights

  • ±5,152 SF freestanding drive‑thru restaurant space in Visalia, CA
  • Occupied by Carl's Jr.; lease ends 6/30/26
  • Formerly operational, functional kitchen with hood, range, oven, flat top, grill, refrigerators, fryers, and freezers

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$78,789
Cap Rate
4.15%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,575,780 $1.6M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,125,557 $1.1M
Cap Rate 9%
$875,433 $875.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 5,152 SF
Gross rent
$111.3K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.2K −$1.21/SF
EGI
$105.1K $20.39/SF
− OpEx
−$26.3K −$5.10/SF
NOI
$78.8K $15.29/SF
Area
Visalia, CA
Vacancy
5.60%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,575,780
Cap Rate 7%
$1,125,557
Cap Rate 9%
$875,433

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.13M
$984.9K – $1.31M (±1% cap)
NOI $78,789 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.15%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.41M
$1.23M – $1.65M (±1% cap)
NOI $98,795 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.20%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities. How Realmo checks its estimates

Property Analytics

Current Use

Carl's Jr. Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Hair Salon Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Auto Repair Shop Nail Salon Auto Parts Store

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

Single-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access
Yes
Commercial hood

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

644
Businesses Nearby
156k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 53% Shops & Services 25% Groceries 19% Hotels & Casinos 3%
McDonald's Dining
31,002 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Save Mart Groceries
29,905 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Dollar Tree Shops & Services
20,142 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Dining
14,743 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Burger King Dining
14,361 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 93277, CA

53,196
Population
19,434
Households
2.7
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
23%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
39.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,350
Density / Sq Mi
$79,532
Median Household Income
$43,555
Median Earnings
$1,406
Median Rent
$320,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in West region

7% 2020
6.3% 2021
5.5% 2022
5.3% 2023
5.5% 2024
5.8% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Drive through restaurant - Freestanding drive-thru restaurant space with an operational kitchen and dining areas, occupied by Carl's Jr. with lease ending 6/30/26.
Where is this drive through restaurant located?
The property is located at 501 S Chinowth St Visalia, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,900,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: ±5,152 SF freestanding drive‑thru restaurant space in Visalia, CA; Occupied by Carl's Jr.; lease ends 6/30/26; Formerly operational, functional kitchen with hood, range, oven, flat top, grill, refrigerators, fryers, and freezers
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