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12661 Old Highway 66

Rolla, MO 65401
  • $254,500
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 959 Days
  • ID#: 23036041
UPDATED: 17 min ago
$254,500
  • 0
    BEDS
  • 1.29
    ACRES
  • 0
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 3,092
    SQFT
  • $82
    $/SQFT
Type:
Commercial
Built:
1950
County:
Area:

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Description

LOCATION = LOCATION = LOCATION!!!! 548 feet of frontage on I-44! If visibility is what you need to sell your stuff, this is a proven LOCATION with 35,000 cars and trucks passing within 200 feet of your front door every day. The original building, built in the early 1940s on historic Route 66, began as Delano Thrifty Serviceselling gas and snacks, with a small one-bedroom apartment in the back. The lower level includes a 2-bedroom apartment for additional rental income. The second building, constructed in 1950, was once Thrifty Inn Roadside Diner (approx. 800 sq ft). It also includes a 2-bedroom apartment downstairs, offering even more income potential. The current owner operated Route 66 Motors & Nostalgia Gift Shop here for 35 successful yearsselling classic and late-model vehicles, memorabilia, and petroliana to both Route 66 and I-44 travelersuntil health and age shifted priorities. These iconic 1940s1950s buildings are ready for your vision. Westbound I-44 travelers have easy access just 1 mile away at Exit 189home to Love's and the new QuikTrip Travel Stop. This 1.29-acre property recalls a time when life moved slower and drips with nostalgia. It features a deep well, two commercial septic tanks, and three steel beams set in concrete from a previous double-sided billboardready for your custom signage. The billboard can be seen by 35,000+ vehicles daily from both directions on I-44, ¾ mile out.

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Listing information © 2026 Mid America Regional Information Systems, Inc. Information from third parties deemed reliable but not verified. Data last update 2026-02-06T19:39:09.547.

Wood Brothers Realty: 314-985-7812
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12661 Old Highway 66 Rolla, MO 65401

  • Price: $254,500
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 959 Days
  • Updated: 17 min ago
  • ID#: 23036041
0
Beds
0
Baths
0
½ Baths
1.29
Acres
3,092
SQFT
$82
$/SQFT
1950
Built
County:
Phelps
Area:
Rolla
Property Description
LOCATION = LOCATION = LOCATION!!!! 548 feet of frontage on I-44! If visibility is what you need to sell your stuff, this is a proven LOCATION with 35,000 cars and trucks passing within 200 feet of your front door every day. The original building, built in the early 1940s on historic Route 66, began as Delano Thrifty Serviceselling gas and snacks, with a small one-bedroom apartment in the back. The lower level includes a 2-bedroom apartment for additional rental income. The second building, constructed in 1950, was once Thrifty Inn Roadside Diner (approx. 800 sq ft). It also includes a 2-bedroom apartment downstairs, offering even more income potential. The current owner operated Route 66 Motors & Nostalgia Gift Shop here for 35 successful yearsselling classic and late-model vehicles, memorabilia, and petroliana to both Route 66 and I-44 travelersuntil health and age shifted priorities. These iconic 1940s1950s buildings are ready for your vision. Westbound I-44 travelers have easy access just 1 mile away at Exit 189home to Love's and the new QuikTrip Travel Stop. This 1.29-acre property recalls a time when life moved slower and drips with nostalgia. It features a deep well, two commercial septic tanks, and three steel beams set in concrete from a previous double-sided billboardready for your custom signage. The billboard can be seen by 35,000+ vehicles daily from both directions on I-44, ¾ mile out.
Exterior Features

Carport YN No Construction Materials OtherWood Siding Fencing Partial Garage YN No Lot Size Source Public Records Parking Features ConcreteDrivewayGravel Parking Total 0 Pool YN No Roof Metal Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Above Grade Finished Area 3092 Above Grade Finished Area Source Assessor Basement YN No Cooling Window Unit(s) Fireplace YN No Heating ElectricPropaneVaries by Unit Main And Upper Level Bathrooms 0 Main And Upper Level Bedrooms 0 Room Count 0 Stories Total 1

Property Features

Association South Central Board of REALTORS Building Features BathroomsSignageLighting Business Type Retail Cross Street I-44 Current Use OfficeRetail Disclosures UnknownFlood Plain No Documents Available Aerial Photos Electric 220 VoltsSingle Phase Gross Income 0 Inclusions BuildingLand Lease Term 12 Months Listing Terms CashConventional Net Operating Income 0 New Construction YN No Operating Expense 0 Operating Expense Includes UtilitiesMaintenance StructureInsuranceTaxesWater/Sewer Possession Close Of Escrow Possible Use AutomotiveRestaurantProfessional/OfficeRetail Property Sub Type Retail Property Sub Type Additional Commercial Lot Section SEC 28 T38 R7 Sewer Septic Tank Special Listing Conditions Standard Tax Annual Amount 1146 Tax Legal Description FRC NW SE SEC 28 T38 R7 Tax Year 2022 Unit Count 0 Utilities Electricity AvailablePhone Available Water Source Well

Listing provided courtesy of Investment Realty, Inc.: 573-364-8111. Listing information © 2026 Mid America Regional Information Systems, Inc.
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Wood Brothers Realty: 314-985-7812
 
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