Riverfront Dr Retail Space

For Lease

521 - 523 North Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN 56001

You can currently find 1 retail space(s) available for lease at Riverfront Dr Retail Space. Designated use type for space listed here includes retail. Current retail listings at this property total 2,237 square feet. Lease type options include Modified Gross. Expand the listing and property details below for additional information on leasing opportunities at Riverfront Dr Retail Space.

Space Available For Lease 1

Contacts

broker
David Schooff

NAI North Star

Property Details

  • Property Type Retail - Street Retail
  • Property Size 6,952 SF
  • Units 1
  • Lot Size 0.16 Acre
  • Year Built 1896
  • Date Updated Apr 22, 2025
Located at 521 North Riverfront Drive in North Mankato, MN, this mixed-use property offers a prime investment or leasing opportunity. The building combines historic charm with modern functionality, featuring large display windows, a checkout counter, fitting room, and additional garage storage and small office. The property benefits from high visibility and accessibility, situated near Highways 169 and 14, with a daily traffic count of 18,600 vehicles . Its location amidst other shops and residential areas enhances foot traffic potential. With a Walk Score of 84 and a Bike Score of 80, the area is highly navigable, appealing to both pedestrians and cyclists . Proximity to local activities and events further adds to its attractiveness for retail ventures. For investors, the property's strategic location and built-in retail features present a compelling opportunity. For prospective tenants, it offers a ready-to-use space in a vibrant community.Prime Mixed-Use Investment Opportunity – 521-523 North Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN Presenting a rare opportunity to own a fully functional, income-generating mixed-use property in the heart of Mankato’s vibrant Riverfront district. Located at 521-523 North Riverfront Drive, this well-maintained building features two street-level commercial storefronts and four fully leased residential units, offering diverse revenue streams and long-term investment stability. The upper-level residential units are a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, all well-kept and consistently occupied, benefiting from the walkability of downtown Mankato. This property is perfect for investors seeking a turn-key asset with strong in-place cash flow and upside potential through rental rate optimization or future development. A rare gem in a growing urban area—schedule your private tour today. The vacant commercial space (521 N Riverfront) is available for immediate lease under a modified gross lease, with tenants responsible for electric utilities. Each space includes large display windows, high ceilings, and flexible layouts to suit a range of tenant needs.Retail space for lease on Riverfront Drive, designed as a retail store and featuring additional garage storage, checkout counter, and a fitting room. Large display windows and is located among other shops and residential properties. Conveniently situated near Highway 169 and Highway 14, Riverfront Drive experiences a daily traffic count of 18,600 vehicles per day.
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Highlights

  • Store Front
  • Display Windows
  • High Ceilings, Garage Space, Back Office
  • Near Local Activities / Events

Getting around

  • 85/100

    Walk Score ®

  • 80/100

    Bike Score ®

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Location

  • City Mankato, MN
  • Zip Code 56001

Points of Interest

  • Cenex

    0.48 miles

  • Circle K

    0.58 miles

  • Hy-Vee Gas

    0.77 miles

  • Speedway

    0.81 miles

  • Kwik Trip

    1.16 miles

  • Casey's General Store

    1.26 miles

  • Happy Dan's Gas Station

    1.68 miles

  • Tesla Destination Charger

    2.03 miles

  • Civic Center Ramp

    0.44 miles

  • Mankato Place Ramp

    0.60 miles

  • Park

    0.64 miles

  • Cherry Street Parking Ramp

    0.66 miles

  • City Center Ramp

    0.72 miles

  • Lot 17

    1.41 miles

  • Lot 18

    1.46 miles

  • Lot 14

    1.48 miles

  • Lot 16

    1.52 miles

  • Lot 15

    1.53 miles

  • Domino's

    0.22 miles

  • Pizza Hut

    0.33 miles

  • Gilberto's Mexican Taco Shop

    0.47 miles

  • Dino's Pizzeria

    0.48 miles

  • American Legion Post 518

    0.51 miles

  • Nakato Bar & Grill

    0.51 miles

  • Spinners Bar & Grill

    0.54 miles

  • Papa Murphy's

    0.72 miles

  • Arby's

    0.75 miles

  • Subway

    0.79 miles

  • Hy-Vee

    0.58 miles

  • Cub Foods

    1.22 miles

  • Madison East Center

    1.33 miles

  • Belle Mar Center

    1.45 miles

  • ALDI

    1.82 miles

  • Raintree Mall

    2.02 miles

  • River Hills Mall

    2.19 miles

  • JCPenney

    2.19 miles

  • River Place

    2.22 miles

  • Target

    2.34 miles

521 - 523 North Riverfront Drive Listing Brief

  • A property’s location contributes to the asking rent almost as much as its characteristics do. For instance, central urban locations with high walkability or suburban locations with ample parking and easy access by car will claim higher rents but offer superior access to your customer base. Likewise, the quality of the building systems and property finishes have a significant impact on how businesses can conduct their activity there, as well as on the experience of their customers.

    The rent for retail space at 521 - 523 North Riverfront Drive is available upon request. Feel free to reach out using the contact form conveniently included on this page to find out more about what the property can offer for your business.

  • The property includes 2,237 square feet of retail space for lease. Of this total, 2,237 square feet are Retail.

    Lease agreement conditions for the availability at this property include Modified Gross.

    For more information or to schedule a tour of the property, use the convenient contact form on this page to get in touch with a representative.

  • You should keep in mind that different areas gradually build a reputation as hotspots or desirable corridors for shopping, eating, or other entertainment and consumer activities. So, while renting retail space in an area with a well-established high-end reputation might mean more customers that are more willing to spend, it will also place you in a more competitive environment.

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David Schooff

NAI North Star

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