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Drive-Through Restaurant Building
For Sale
$595,000

720 S Highway 96 S, Silsbee, TX 77656

Former seafood restaurant with an operating drive-thru window, freezer, and included kitchen equipment for food service or retail use.

Property Size2,424 SF
Lot Size0.60 Acres
Price / SF$245.46
Days on Market111

Property Features for 720 S Highway 96 S

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,424 SF
Lot size 0.60 Acres

Site & Location

Traffic Count 15,396 vehicles/day
Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes

Additional Details

Business Included Yes
Listing Agency: Brand Realty, LLC
Listed By: Noah Jorgensen
Source: Exprealty
Added: Apr 11 Changed: Jul 10 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 12:27PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This former seafood restaurant offers approximately 2,424 SF of enclosed space on about 0.604 acres, with a fully operating drive-thru window and canopy. The improvements include a large walk-in freezer, two restrooms, and a sizable parking lot, along with additional storage in a separate storage building. The property also includes delivery truck access and dual road access, and all trade fixtures are included in the sale or lease, including tables and cooking equipment.

Located on busy Hwy 96 in Silsbee, TX near the intersection of Hwy 327 and Hwy 96, the property is positioned for strong roadside exposure. Public remarks indicate the site is surrounded by national brands and includes a reported 15,396 daily traffic count.

This setup can work well for an owner-user or tenant looking for a ready-to-operate food service concept, including restaurant or quick-service use. The combination of a drive-thru, commercial kitchen infrastructure, and included trade fixtures can also support related food service, retail, or specialty commercial applications that benefit from convenient access and on-site storage.

Key Highlights

  • 2,424 SF former seafood restaurant on approx. 0.604 acres on busy Hwy 96 in Silsbee, TX
  • Fully operating drive‑thru window plus delivery truck access for drive‑in and delivery service
  • Large walk‑in freezer, two restrooms, and additional storage building

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 $45.1k $18.60
− Vacancy −$3.4k −$1.40
EGI $41.7k $17.21
− OpEx −$10.4k −$4.30
NOI $31.3k $12.90
2,424 SF · lease $18.60/SF/yr · vacancy 7.50% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$446.8K
$391.0K – $521.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $31,279 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.26%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$572.5K
$500.9K – $667.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $40,072 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.73%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Silsbee Seafood Restaurant Big Thicket Diner Restaurant

Suggested Use

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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

15,396 VPD
Traffic count
Turnkey business
Opportunity
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

397
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 77656, TX

17,199
Population
7,822
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
17%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
175.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
98
Density / Sq Mi
$61,084
Median Household Income
$42,031
Median Earnings
$974
Median Rent
$114,100
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 - Former seafood restaurant with an operating drive-thru window, freezer, and included kitchen equipment for food service or retail use.
Where is this drive through restaurant located?
The property is located at 720 S Highway 96 S Silsbee, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $595,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,424 SF former seafood restaurant on approx. 0.604 acres on busy Hwy 96 in Silsbee, TX; Fully operating drive‑thru window plus delivery truck access for drive‑in and delivery service; Large walk‑in freezer, two restrooms, and additional storage building
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