Listing Summary
Premier retail storefront site on Palmer Hwy near Galveston Bay & Houston. 7,927 SF GLA, high traffic near Kroger & Planet Fitness. Excellent redevelopment potential!
Full Description
Prime Retail Storefront Site | High-Traffic Palmer Highway Location near Galveston Bay & Houston, TX
Discover an exceptional commercial real estate redevelopment and retail opportunity situated directly along the high-traffic corridor of Palmer Highway. Spanning a total Gross Leasable Area (GLA) of 7,927 square feet, this prime commercial property offers outstanding exposure, strong regional connectivity, and close proximity to the scenic southwestern shoreline of Galveston Bay.
Strategically positioned just 40 miles from downtown Houston and approximately 24.7 miles (38 minutes) from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), the site boasts smooth, convenient access to major Texas transport arteries and regional economic hubs. Furthermore, the property is located a short 23-minute drive from the prestigious University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), ensuring a steady flow of local healthcare professionals, students, and visitors through the immediate trade area.
With a site history dating back to 1990 and current construction status reflecting demolition, this location presents a clean-slate opportunity for savvy developers, investors, and owner-users to construct a custom commercial storefront tailored to modern retail demand.
Key Investment Highlights
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High-Visibility Signalized/Intersection Location: Positioned directly on Palmer Highway, capturing continuous daily vehicle traffic and prime frontage.
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Proximity to Major National Retailers: Situated within a bustling retail cluster neighboring high-draw anchors such as Kroger, Planet Fitness, Wingstop, and numerous local dining and service establishments.
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Galveston Bay & Coastal Opportunity: Located along the southwestern shoreline of Galveston Bay, providing a unique commercial draw for watersports, beach gear rentals, coastal lifestyle retail, and tourist-facing businesses.
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Convenient Access to Houston & Regional Transit: Located 40 miles from Houston and just 38 minutes from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), facilitating easy logistics and regional traveler access.
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Near Major Regional Employment Centers: Only 23 minutes from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), tapping into a large local employee and student population base.
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Generous Parking Capacity: Offers an impressive parking ratio of 5.68 spaces per 1,000 SF, providing ample surface parking for high-volume customer retail traffic.
Comprehensive Property Specifications
| Property Attribute |
Details & Specifications |
| Property Type |
Commercial Retail |
| Property Subtype |
Storefront / Retail Pad Site |
| Gross Leasable Area (GLA) |
7,927 SF |
| Year Built |
1990 |
| Construction Status |
Demolished (Clean Redevelopment Opportunity) |
| Parking Ratio |
5.68 Spaces per 1,000 SF Leased |
| Location / Corridor |
Intersection on Palmer Highway |
| Distance to Hobby Airport (HOU) |
~24.7 Miles (38 Minutes) |
| Distance to Houston |
~40 Miles |
| Distance to UT Medical Branch |
~23 Minutes |
| Nearby Retail Anchors |
Kroger, Planet Fitness, Wingstop |
Location Analysis & Coastal Development Potential
The property benefits from a strategic location that balances daily local neighborhood traffic with coastal tourist activity. Being positioned near Galveston Bay and surrounding beach communities, the site is uniquely suited for specialized retail, including watersports rentals, outdoor recreational gear, coastal dining, or standard daily-needs retail concepts.
Surrounded by established national retail chains like Kroger and Planet Fitness, any future business developed on this site will inherit an existing customer base drawn to this established commercial corridor. The cleared construction status allows new owners to skip major structural demolition and move straight into site planning and ground-up development.
Contact the listing broker today for complete property details, site plans, and zoning guidelines.
Quick Glance
- Listing ID:
CL-Texas-14674
- Status:
Active
- Year Build:
2025
- Building Size:
N/A
- Lot Size:
0.73 Acr
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