Freestanding QSR On .30 Acres At Signalized Intersection

8570 Watson Road is a 1,679 SF freestanding former pizza restaurant situated on 0.30 acres at a signalized corner intersection in Webster Groves, MO. Positioned at Watson Road and S. Elm Ave / S. Rock Hill Road, the site benefits from combined traffic counts exceeding 33,000 VPD and offers excellent visibility and access for restaurant, QSR, carryout, and delivery-oriented operators. The property features approximately 136′ of frontage on Watson Road, dedicated onsite parking, strong curb appeal, and an existing covered front awning with potential for outdoor patio seating or customer pickup functionality.

The building was most recently occupied by Elicia’s Pizza and offers an efficient layout for restaurant users seeking second generation infrastructure with strong accessibility and dense surrounding demographics. The highly visible corner positioning and direct access make the site especially well suited for pizza, sandwich, fast casual, coffee, dessert, or other high-frequency food uses prioritizing convenience, delivery, and carryout business.

Webster Groves is one of the St. Louis metro’s most desirable trade areas — a historic inner ring suburb known for strong household incomes, established neighborhoods, and consistent retail demand. Median household income within 3 miles exceeds $105,000. The 1-mile population is 11,501 with 5,210 households, while more than 103,000 residents live within 3 miles of the property.

The site sits within a dense commercial corridor surrounded by established national and local operators including Walgreens, Steak ‘n Shake, Circle K, Domino’s, and Boccardi’s, with nearby anchors including Walmart, ALDI, Dierbergs, Schnucks, Petco, and Guitar Center. The nearby Villages at Crestwood Crossing redevelopment and proximity to Grant’s Farm — attracting approximately 450,000 annual visitors annually — continue to support long term growth and consumer traffic in the submarket.

Built in 1980, the property includes 10 surface parking spaces (5.96/1,000 SF), is zoned R4 (Parcel: 25K-43-0824), and offers convenient access to I-44, MetroLink, and multiple surrounding neighborhoods. The property is being offered for lease on a 5+ year NNN term at $6,500/month and is also available for sale. No liquor store or vape shop uses will be considered.