Listing Summary
Drive-thru C-Store w/ real estate for sale at 840 Diehl Ct, Alliance, OH! $449,000 ($148.48/SF). $60K/mo inside sales, $16K+/mo owner take-home, closed Sundays. Call (770) 664-9999!
Full Description
High-Margin Drive-Thru Convenience Store & Real Estate For Sale: 840 Diehl Court, Alliance, OH
Offering strong owner-operator cash flow, built-in drive-thru convenience, and fee-simple commercial real estate ownership under $450,000, 840 Diehl Court, Alliance, OH 44601 is available for acquisition. Offered at a firm seller's bottom-line price of $449,000 ($148.48 per square foot) plus inventory at cost, this turnkey business and real estate package includes a spacious 3,024-square-foot commercial building sitting on a 0.12-acre lot in Stark County.
Operating as an established neighborhood drive-thru convenience store, the location enjoys a loyal local customer base and minimal direct competition in the immediate vicinity. The business generates $60,000 in average monthly inside sales alongside $800 in monthly Ohio Lottery commissions. Operating with low overhead, the store nets over $13,000 per month after covering a $3,000 monthly employee payroll and all operating expenses. Because the seller currently works as the primary operator, an incoming owner-operator taking over store shifts can capture over $16,000 per month in total take-home pay ($192,000+ annually) while capitalizing on Sunday store opening potential.
Financial Performance & Property Specifications
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Firm Bottom-Line Asking Price: $449,000 (Fee-Simple Commercial Real Estate Property + Operating Business Value)
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Price Per Square Foot: $148.48 / SF
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Building Footprint Size: 3,024 SF Free-Standing Commercial Facility (Class C / Built 1930 / Commercial Zoning)
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Land Parcel Size: 0.12 Acres (0.58 Building FAR)
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Drive-Thru Capability: Equipped with a Drive-Thru Window for high-convenience customer service
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Monthly Inside Retail Sales: $60,000 / Month Average (High Margin Product Mix)
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Monthly Ohio Lottery Commission: ~$800 / Month Average
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Net Monthly Profit: $13,000+ / Month (Net of $3,000 Payroll & All Expenses)
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Owner-Operator Total Take-Home Pay: $16,000+ / Month ($192,000+ Annually)
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Operating Days: Currently CLOSED SUNDAYS (Immediate sales growth by adding Sunday operating hours)
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Broker Representation: River Brokers — Direct Contact: (770) 664-9999 | info@riverbrokers.com
Substantial Growth Catalysts & Expansion Upside
Engineered for immediate bottom-line growth under an active owner:
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Expand Operating Hours (Open Sundays): The store currently operates only 6 days a week and remains closed every Sunday. Opening on Sundays will immediately capture weekend drive-thru traffic, increase beer/beverage sales, and boost weekly grocery volume.
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Drive-Thru Merchandising & Menu Focus: Optimizing drive-thru service speed, promoting high-margin tobacco/vape items, and introducing hot grab-and-go snacks will increase average transaction sizes.
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EBT & Expanded Tobacco Lines: Introducing EBT/SNAP processing and expanding specialty craft beer, wine, and novelty items will draw additional shoppers from the surrounding residential streets.
Strategic Alliance / Stark County Trade Corridor & Demographics
Situated in an established residential and university trade area:
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High-Visibility Residential Node: Prominently visible from the main thoroughfare, capturing an average daily traffic count of 5,085 vehicles per day (VPD).
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Solid Household Income & Growth: Local trade area population is growing by 1.5% annually, supported by a median household income of $56,000 within 3 miles and $57,000 within 5 miles.
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Higher Education & School Proximity: Located near the University of Mount Union, Alliance Intermediate School, and Regina Coeli School, collectively drawing over 2,800 students, faculty, and administrative staff.
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Dense Multifamily & Housing Base: Directly serves numerous surrounding apartment and condominium complexes (Nantucket Circle, Old Theater Apartments, Alliance Towers, Abbington at the Park, Potters Creek, Mt. Union Apartments, Tanglewood Court, Carriage Hill West, Westwood Court, Newsom Tower).
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Surrounding Retail & Hospitality Anchors: Surrounded by popular dining (Burger Hut, Panda Garden, Jalisco's, Don Pancho's, Doug's Classic '57 Diner, Stone Age Pizza, East of Chicago) and hotels (Hampton Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express, Comfort Inn).
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Strategic Tri-State Regional Mobility: Positioned 45 minutes from Akron, OH; 1 hour from Downtown Cleveland, OH; and 1 hour 30 minutes from Pittsburgh, PA.
Whether you are seeking a high-margin drive-thru C-store netting $190k+/year, an affordable commercial property under $450k, or a steady cash-flowing asset in Stark County, 840 Diehl Court delivers strong earnings, real estate backing, and clear operational upside.
Quick Glance
- Listing ID:
CL-Ohio-28764
- Status:
Active
- Year Build:
1930
- Building Size:
3,024 SqFt
- Lot Size:
0.12 Acr
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