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Newly Built Olive Garden Restaurant
Updated: Apr 23
Newly Built Olive Garden Restaurant

1820 Southeast 16th Street, Ames, IA 50010

$3,523,810
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
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Based on your search, we've compiled 74 Potential Opportunities for your consideration. Besides 1 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.

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

Retail Space on High-Traffic Corridor
Retail Space on High-Traffic Corridor

3800 100th St, Urbandale, IA

$1,995,000
4,928 sqft 1.11 AC lot

Prime retail opportunity with excellent visibility in Urbandale, Iowa.

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Restaurant Ready for Immediate Occupancy
Restaurant Ready for Immediate Occupancy

4810 86th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322

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4,968 sqft

Second-generation restaurant space in established Urbandale neighborhood.

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Ankeny Bar and Grill For Sale
Ankeny Bar and Grill For Sale

Business for Sale, Ankeny, IA

$950,000

Turn key bar and grill with excellent visibility.

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9 Acre Development Parcel Ankeny
9 Acre Development Parcel Ankeny

508 NW 36th St, Ankeny, IA 50023

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9.00 AC lot

9 acre development parcel for mixed-use, office, retail, restaurant.

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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 Near Highway 30
Commercial Land Near Highway 30

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

$695,000
2.73 AC lot

Commercial lots with potential for retail, office, or restaurant.

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Commercial Land Near Highway 30
Commercial Land Near Highway 30

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

$695,000
2.79 AC lot

Commercial lots with potential for retail, office, or restaurant.

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Commercial Land Near Highway 30
Commercial Land Near Highway 30

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

$695,000
2.79 AC lot

Commercial lots with potential for retail, office, or restaurant.

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Ames Commercial Land For Sale
Ames Commercial Land For Sale

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

$2,485,000
13.76 AC lot

Commercial lots with potential for retail, office, or restaurant.

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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

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2,674 sqft 0.17 AC lot
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2707 Kent Ave
RESTAURANT

2707 Kent Ave, Ames, IA 50010-7113

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5,978 sqft 0.16 AC lot
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524 Lincoln Way
RESTAURANT

524 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010-6909

$1,150,000
Estimated value
4,837 sqft 0.53 AC lot
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2825 13th St
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

2825 13th St, Ames, IA 50010-8616

$845,000
Estimated value
2,856 sqft 1.23 AC lot
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209 Lincoln Way
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

209 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010-3325

$1,035,000
Estimated value
4,081 sqft 0.70 AC lot
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6008 Lincoln Way
RESTAURANT

6008 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014-9528

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6,131 sqft 1.14 AC lot
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316 Lincoln Way
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

316 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010-3318

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2,125 sqft 0.62 AC lot
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121 Welch Ave
BAR, TAVERN

121 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014-7228

$1,045,000
Estimated value
4,810 sqft 0.12 AC lot
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2522 Chamberlain St
BAR, TAVERN

2522 Chamberlain St, Ames, IA 50014-7272

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2,964 sqft 0.11 AC lot
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2120 Isaac Newton Dr
RESTAURANT

2120 Isaac Newton Dr, Ames, IA 50010-8212

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6,455 sqft 1.54 AC lot
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217 Duff Ave
RESTAURANT

217 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010-6641

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2,724 sqft 0.29 AC lot
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3605 Lincoln Way
RESTAURANT

3605 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014-7534

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11,156 sqft 0.85 AC lot
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3701 Stange Rd
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

3701 Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50010-3907

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1,960 sqft 0.40 AC lot
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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
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2733 Stange Rd
RESTAURANT

2733 Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50010-3976

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5,188 sqft 0.14 AC lot
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3308 Orion Dr
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

3308 Orion Dr, Ames, IA 50010-4276

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2,125 sqft 0.47 AC lot
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119 Main St
BAR, TAVERN

119 Main St, Ames, IA 50010-6359

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2,275 sqft 0.06 AC lot
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436 Duff Ave
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

436 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010-6602

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2,614 sqft 0.64 AC lot
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2400 Loop Dr
RESTAURANT

2400 Loop Dr, Ames, IA 50010-8229

$540,000
Estimated value
9,330 sqft 3.92 AC lot
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926 16th St
RESTAURANT

926 16th St, Ames, IA 50010-8029

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4,602 sqft 1.03 AC lot
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421 Duff Ave
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

421 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010-6601

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2,500 sqft 0.82 AC lot
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230 Duff Ave
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

230 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010-6642

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4,726 sqft 1.28 AC lot
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1100 Buckeye Ave
RESTAURANT

1100 Buckeye Ave, Ames, IA 50010-8063

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4,076 sqft 1.48 AC lot
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Ames, IA Restaurants Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 66 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, with an estimated market value of $3,523,810.

Sale prices for restaurant properties in Ames, IA start at $3,523,810, averaging $3,523,810, and reaching up to $3,523,810 — offering options for a variety of budgets and business needs. Daily updated analytics ensure you stay ahead with the latest data and market trends.

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Top Commercial Asset Segments

Commercial property segments ranked by active listings on the market

Conventional restaurants 2
Drive through restaurants 2
Bars & Pubs 1

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

New Delisted

Total CRE Inventory on Market (SF)

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