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Ames, IA

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Newly Built Olive Garden Restaurant

Updated: Apr 23

Newly Built Olive Garden Restaurant

1820 Southeast 16th Street, Ames, IA 50010

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6,500 sqft

Newly built Olive Garden, Year Built 2026
Located at the intersection of I‑35 and US‑30 in Ames, Iowa
I‑35 traffic count: 46,950 VPD; US‑30 traffic count: 35,000 VPD
Surrounded by 10 hotels within two blocks totaling 786 rooms
66,000 people living within a five‑mile radius

Village Inn NNN Property

Updated: Apr 12

Village Inn NNN Property

524 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010

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Net‑leased Village Inn property
Located at 524 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010
Lease is personally guaranteed by the franchisee

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Based on your search, we've compiled 75 Potential Opportunities for your consideration. Besides 2 Active listings in Ames, IA, we suggest exploring several alternatives: 4 properties in Nearby Cities, and similar 65 Off-Market properties to explore as potential leads, plus 4 Land Listings that present a potential for development.

Opportunities in Nearby Cities

Here are 4 Similar properties we found in Nearby Locations for your consideration.

Shopping Center / Retail

Shopping Center / Retail

1119 6th Street, Nevada, IA 50201

$299,000

5,000 sqft

Bars & Pubs · 5,000 SF

Mixed-Use Property with Unfinished Upper Level

Mixed-Use Property with Unfinished Upper Level

1119 6th Street, Nevada, IA 50201

$299,000

0.12 AC lot

Brick commercial building with flexible interior space, central air, and public water and sewer service.

Brewing Building With Taproom

Brewing Building With Taproom

816 7th Street, Boone, IA 50036

$135,000

3,900 sqft 0.09 AC lot

Commercially zoned building with a renovated taproom, included furnishings, and adaptable retail or office potential.

Wedding Venue with Beer Garden

Wedding Venue with Beer Garden

628 Story Street, Boone, IA 50036

Contact for pricing

Versatile event property with restaurant, lounge, sports bar, and included equipment.

Potential Development Sites for Consideration

Can't find the perfect fit? These Land listings present an alternative path: the potential to develop a property for your specific goals.

Important: These AI-suggestions are a starting point, not a guarantee of permitted use. All zoning, permitting, and land use information must be independently verified by you with the appropriate local authorities before making any commitments.

Commercial Land Across From Menards

Commercial Land Across From Menards

605 SE 16th St Lot 1, Ames, IA 50010

$695,000

2.73 AC lot

Public water and sewer serve the site, with natural gas available.

Commercial Land Across From Menards

Commercial Land Across From Menards

701 SE 16th St Lot 2, Ames, IA 50010

$695,000

2.79 AC lot

Commercial parcel with public water, public sewer, and natural gas availability.

Commercial Land Across From Menards

Commercial Land Across From Menards

731 SE 16th St Lot 3, Ames, IA 50010

$695,000

2.79 AC lot

Public water and sewer serve this commercially designated land near major transportation routes.

Commercial Land Near Menards

Commercial Land Near Menards

1409 Meadowlark Ln Lot 4,5,& 6, Ames, IA 50010

$2,485,000

13.76 AC lot

Large tract with public water and sewer service, plus natural gas availability.

Off-Market Properties in Ames, IA

Consider similar Off-Market properties in Ames, IA. You may contact the owners directly to inquire about their potential intentions to sell. To help you make a strong first impression, we can assist by reaching out to these owners with compelling proposals created using our AI tool.

2514 Chamberlain St

RESTAURANT

2514 Chamberlain St, Ames, IA 50014-7204

Value Estimation by Request

2,674 sqft 0.17 AC lot

2707 Kent Ave

RESTAURANT

2707 Kent Ave, Ames, IA 50010-7113

$295,000

Estimated value

5,978 sqft 0.16 AC lot

524 Lincoln Way

RESTAURANT

524 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010-6909

$1,145,000

Estimated value

4,837 sqft 0.53 AC lot

2825 13th St

DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

2825 13th St, Ames, IA 50010-8616

$785,000

Estimated value

2,856 sqft 1.23 AC lot

209 Lincoln Way

DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

209 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010-3325

$955,000

Estimated value

4,081 sqft 0.70 AC lot

6008 Lincoln Way

RESTAURANT

6008 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014-9528

$125,000

Estimated value

6,131 sqft 1.14 AC lot

316 Lincoln Way

DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

316 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010-3318

$285,000

Estimated value

2,125 sqft 0.62 AC lot

121 Welch Ave

BAR, TAVERN

121 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014-7228

$955,000

Estimated value

4,810 sqft 0.12 AC lot

2522 Chamberlain St

BAR, TAVERN

2522 Chamberlain St, Ames, IA 50014-7272

$75,000

Estimated value

2,964 sqft 0.11 AC lot

2120 Isaac Newton Dr

RESTAURANT

2120 Isaac Newton Dr, Ames, IA 50010-8212

$440,000

Estimated value

6,455 sqft 1.54 AC lot

217 Duff Ave

RESTAURANT

217 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010-6641

$195,000

Estimated value

2,724 sqft 0.29 AC lot

3605 Lincoln Way

RESTAURANT

3605 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014-7534

$445,000

Estimated value

11,156 sqft 0.85 AC lot

3701 Stange Rd

DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

3701 Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50010-3907

$220,000

Estimated value

1,960 sqft 0.40 AC lot

2100 Grn Hls Dr

TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT

2100 Grn Hls Dr, Ames, IA 50014-7898

$3,975,000

Estimated value

148,996 sqft 11.50 AC lot

2733 Stange Rd

RESTAURANT

2733 Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50010-3976

$340,000

Estimated value

5,188 sqft 0.14 AC lot

3308 Orion Dr

DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

3308 Orion Dr, Ames, IA 50010-4276

$240,000

Estimated value

2,125 sqft 0.47 AC lot

119 Main St

BAR, TAVERN

119 Main St, Ames, IA 50010-6359

$235,000

Estimated value

2,275 sqft 0.06 AC lot

436 Duff Ave

DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

436 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010-6602

$265,000

Estimated value

2,614 sqft 0.64 AC lot

2400 Loop Dr

RESTAURANT

2400 Loop Dr, Ames, IA 50010-8229

$540,000

Estimated value

9,330 sqft 3.92 AC lot

926 16th St

RESTAURANT

926 16th St, Ames, IA 50010-8029

$295,000

Estimated value

4,602 sqft 1.03 AC lot

421 Duff Ave

DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

421 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010-6601

$305,000

Estimated value

2,500 sqft 0.82 AC lot

230 Duff Ave

DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

230 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010-6642

$420,000

Estimated value

4,726 sqft 1.28 AC lot

Ames, IA Restaurants Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 67 restaurants for sale in Ames, IA on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 6,500 square feet of properties for sale.

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Demographics Overview

Population 71K

Population Growth (5Y) +1.2%

Median Household Income $61,665

College Educated 81.6%

Taxes & Financing

Tax Rate (average for all types) 2.40%

Property Tax per SF $22.54 per SF

Tax Rate vs County Average 0.15 pp below county avg

Average Loan-to-Value 65.0%

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New vs delisted commercial listings in Story County

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