45 South McKinley Street #101
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Flex Commercial Space | Restaurant, Retail, or Office | Prime US-2 Corner Exposure | 1,521 SF | Gros
Building description
45 S. McKinley Street offers one of the most strategically positioned retail spaces available in the Priest River trade area. Sitting at the corner of US Highway 2 and McKinley Street — the gateway intersection into Priest River from the east — this 1,521 SF space commands the attention of every vehicle, tourist, and local entering town from the west via the Washington state border corridor.
The property sits within a well-maintained multi-tenant commercial complex on a 1.4-acre parcel. As the staple tenant space — the unit closest to the highway — it enjoys the strongest road exposure and natural foot traffic draw of any suite in the complex. Monument signage availability further amplifies visibility for an incoming tenant.
The location benefits from a powerful traffic confluence: US Highway 2 serves as the primary east-west corridor connecting Spokane and eastern Washington to northern Idaho and Montana, while State Highway 57 intersects US-2 directly in Priest River — funneling the entirety of Priest Lake's year-round recreational traffic through this exact corner. Boaters, campers, anglers, skiers, snowmobilers, and outdoor enthusiasts all pass this intersection on their way to and from one of North Idaho's premier recreation destinations.
For a prospective restaurant or food service operator, this space represents a rare shortcut. The prior pizza parlor tenant left behind the expensive, permanent infrastructure that typically defines a restaurant build-out budget: a grease trap, commercial-grade FRP and stainless wall paneling sized for kitchen use, multiple plumbing rough-ins throughout, and heavy electrical capacity configured for food service equipment. The kitchen flow and spatial layout reflect intentional restaurant design. A new operator can focus their capital on cosmetic improvements — flooring, décor, and finishes — rather than rebuilding the bones of the space from scratch.
The space is equally well-suited for conversion to professional office, retail, personal services, or other commercial uses permitted under its Mixed Use zoning. Two full bathrooms serve both staff and customers. Shared on-site parking across the 1.4-acre parcel provides ample capacity.
North Idaho's tourism economy continues to grow steadily, with year-round traffic driven by Priest Lake, the Selkirk Mountains, and the broader Inland Northwest outdoor recreation market. Priest River serves as the commercial gateway to this region — and 45 S. McKinley is the first door visitors reach when they arrive.
Building highlights
Location & Visibility
- Gateway corner position: Situated at the corner of US Highway 2 and S. McKinley — the first commercial corner entering Priest River from the east, delivering maximum exposure to all inbound traffic
- Dual highway exposure: US-2 is the primary corridor linking eastern Washington through Priest River to northern Idaho and the Montana border, carrying consistent regional through-traffic year-round
- SH-57 funnel point: State Highway 57 junctions with US-2 in Priest River, routing all Priest Lake recreational traffic — boaters, campers, skiers, and anglers — directly past this corner
- Staple/anchor position: The closest unit to the road in the complex — strongest natural draw for drive-by and walk-in traffic with best signage position on the parcel
Space & Infrastructure
- 1,521 SF: 1,521 SF (39' × 39') — a right-sized, efficient floor plate ideal for a focused restaurant, café, retail, or professional service operation
- 2 Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms — properly configured for both customer-facing and employee use
- Former pizza parlor — restaurant infrastructure intact: This space previously operated as a pizza parlor. The costly permanent infrastructure is already in place: a grease trap, commercial-grade FRP/stainless wall paneling, multiple plumbing rough-ins, and heavy electrical capacity sized for food service. Kitchen flow and layout are designed for restaurant operations. Cosmetic updates — flooring and finish work — are needed to complete the vision, but the hard money is already in the walls.
- Flexible use: While currently configured for food service, the space readily adapts to professional office, retail, personal services, or other commercial uses
Property & Site
- Ample parking: Shared on-site parking across the 1.4-acre parcel with excess land — ample capacity for customers and staff
- Monument signage: Monument signage available on-site — rare and valuable for a Highway 2-fronting location
- Well-maintained: Well-maintained multi-tenant building; solid 1980 commercial construction
- Zoning: Mixed Use zoning allows for a broad range of commercial activities
IDEAL USES
- Food & Beverage: Restaurant, café, pizzeria, or fast-casual concept — infrastructure already in place
- Retail: Boutique retail, outdoor/recreation gear, gifts, or specialty goods — direct access to tourist traffic
- Professional Office: Insurance, real estate, financial services, or other professional tenants seeking highway visibility
- Personal Services: Salon, spa, fitness studio, or similar — strong drive-by exposure with convenient parking
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