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501 S Chinowth St, Visalia, CA 93277

Turnkey restaurant with a drive-thru, clean kitchen, storage room, and large open areas, offered for sale.

Property Size5,152 SF
Price / SF$368.79
Days on Market10

Property Features for 501 S Chinowth St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 5,152 SF
Property subtype RETAIL

Site & Location

Traffic Count 13,928 vehicles/day
Highway Access Yes
Listing Agency: KW Commercial | Central California
Listed By: Kevin Land · License #01516541
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Jul 21 Changed: Jul 25 Last Checked: Jul 25 at 2:17PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This turnkey restaurant property is currently set up for immediate use, featuring a clean kitchen, a dedicated storage room, and large open areas to support day-to-day operations. Kitchen equipment is included, and the functional layout reflects recent operation.

The site is located on a hard corner just off CA-198 in Visalia, CA, providing convenient access. Public remarks note high traffic flows, with an advertised count of 13,928 CPD and a highly populated trade area.

The property was previously occupied by Carl’s Jr., with the lease scheduled to end 6/30/2026. The offering is described as having flexible zoning and “great leasing potential,” supported by the property’s commercial configuration and strategic placement on the hard corner.

Key Highlights

  • Turnkey restaurant with drive‑thru in Visalia, CA
  • Kitchen equipment included, plus clean kitchen, storage room, and large open areas
  • Previously occupied by Carl's Jr.; lease ends 6/30/2026

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 $111.3k $21.60
− Vacancy −$6.2k −$1.21
EGI $105.1k $20.39
− OpEx −$26.3k −$5.10
NOI $78.8k $15.29
5,152 SF · lease $21.60/SF/yr · vacancy 5.60% · expense 25.00%

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
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.

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

13,928 VPD
Traffic count
Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

671
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 0.4 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Drive through restaurant - Turnkey restaurant with a drive-thru, clean kitchen, storage room, and large open areas, offered for sale.
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: Turnkey restaurant with drive‑thru in Visalia, CA; Kitchen equipment included, plus clean kitchen, storage room, and large open areas; Previously occupied by Carl's Jr.; lease ends 6/30/2026
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