Acquire $2.3M in Appraised Replacement Value — Opening Bid Just $795,000
Commercial Auction – 4,638+/-SF Retail Building on 1.6+/- Acres
Former Chevron & Jack in the Box | Multi-Tenant QSR/Retail Opportunity
Here is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully developed, 4,638± SF multi-tenant commercial building positioned at one of El Campo's most visible intersections — the signalized corner of S Mechanic Street and Highway 59/71. Built in 2002 and situated on 1.63± acres of C-2 General Commercial zoned land, this property offers the infrastructure, visibility, and flexibility that owner-operators, investors, and franchisees are actively seeking in today's market.
The building is divided into two distinct suites. Suite A (±2,094 SF) is a second-generation QSR space complete with a commercial kitchen, walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, two vent hoods, a grease trap, and a drive-thru — a turnkey foundation for any food service operator. Suite B (±2,544 SF) is a former food mart/convenience retail space available for lease or purchase as a contiguous package with Suite A. The Gross Leasable Area totals ±4,638 SF on a site with ample surface parking and excellent ingress/egress.
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Turnkey QSR Infrastructure — Suite A features a fully equipped commercial kitchen with walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, two vent hoods, grease trap, and drive-thru lane, minimizing operator build-out costs
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Flexible Configuration — Lease one suite or acquire the entire property; both suites available independently or as a combined package
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High-Visibility Signalized Intersection — Located directly off the Hwy 59/71 interchange with a pylon sign and Central AC; combined corridor traffic exceeding 10,500± ADT
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Generous Site — 1.63± acres with ample parking, multiple access points, and a prominent pylon sign
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C-2 General Commercial Zoning — Broadest commercial use category in El Campo, accommodating retail, restaurant, service, and drive-thru operations
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Qualified Opportunity Zone — Property falls within a designated QOZ, offering potential capital gains tax advantages for qualifying investors
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Assessed Value of $1,705,512 — Improvements-only assessment reflects substantial built-in equity in the physical structure
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Prime Highway Corridor — Situated at S Wharton St/S Mechanic St fronting US Hwy 59 Frontage Rd and Lloyd Bentsen Hwy (Hwy 71), placing the property in direct line of sight for regional commuters and through-traffic between Houston and the Rio Grande Valley
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Regional Trade Area Draw — El Campo serves as a commercial hub for surrounding Wharton County communities. Neighboring tenants include Days Inn by Wyndham, Home2 Suites by Hilton, McCoy's Building Supply, Laredo Taco Company, and Ramussen Farms Distillery Tasting Room — a proven mix of hospitality, food service, and retail that drives sustained consumer traffic to this corridor
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70 Miles Southwest of Houston — Positioned along the I-69/Hwy 59 corridor, El Campo captures traffic from one of the nation's largest metro markets while offering significantly lower operating costs
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15,862 Population Within 5 Miles — Supported by a median age of 37 and a Hispanic population concentration (57.52% within 5 miles) that represents strong demand for QSR and convenience retail formats
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Affordable Cost Environment — Median household income of $40,285 combined with low land costs creates favorable conditions for value-oriented food and retail operators
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Established Commercial Infrastructure — Developed site with existing utilities, paving, and parking in place — no ground-up development costs
Tranzon Asset Advisors of Texas, LLC, # 9008058, Kelly D. Toney, TX Auctioneer #11818, Broker #0421809