1604 1st Street S, Willmar, MN 56201

$3,500,000
Property Type: Commercial Lot Size (sq. ft.): 275,735 Status: Active
Current Price: $3,500,000 List Date: 8/14/2025 Last Modified: 1/27/2026

Overview

Description

Skylark Center encompasses a 63,467 square foot facility situated on 6.64-acres within Willmar's key commercial shopping destination. About 95 miles west of the metropolitan area and serves as a primary retail hub for west-central MN. Positioned on the town's principal commercial artery (1st Street/Highway 71), this center offers plenty of on-site parking suitable for diverse occupants, with a current lineup featuring healthcare providers, professional services, and various retailers. This asset is ideal for investors seeking upside potential, developers looking for growth opportunities, or those interested in owner occupancy. The location and structure support additional expansion options, including residential units, standalone retail pads, or storage facilities. KEY INVESTMENT FEATURES: CENTRAL WILLMAR LOCATION 6.64-ACRE SITE 63,467 LEASABLE SQUARE FEET 500 PARKING SPOTS POTENTIAL FOR VALUE ENHANCEMENT • Attractive Pricing: $3,500,000 / $55.15 per SF / 10.82% Initial Year Cap Rate • Upside through enhancements • Chance to revamp or redevelop • Reliable existing lease income • Directly opposite Uptown Willmar Mall • Designated for Shopping Center use • Potential eligibility for Tax Increment Financing. Skylark Center sits along Willmar's primary commercial strip, facing the Uptown Willmar Mall (previously called Kandi Mall). Investors can leverage its prime positioning to boost returns via several approaches, such as: 1. Introducing a drive-through café or similar quick-service outlet on the eastern portion of the property 2. Filling empty spaces with new occupants - Options for retail could involve a craft brewery, outdoor equipment shop, thrift or bargain apparel outlets, budget variety stores - Storage units - Professional or healthcare offices 3. Long-term land strategy - Generate income from land operations, then pursue full-site redevelopment later 4. Occupy and Offload to an end-user buyer at an elevated value by guaranteeing a lease. Do not miss the virtual 3D tour and call for a private viewing today.

Listing Details MLS# 6765957

General Property Information

Lot Measurement
Acres
Multiple PIDs?
Yes
Other Parking Spaces
500
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1980
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Business/Commercial
Foundation Size
63467
For Sale or Lease
For Sale
Acres
6.33
Lot Dimensions
6
Garage Stalls
0

Property Features

Accessible: Accessible for Hearing-Impairment; Door Lever Handles; Doors 36"+; Fully Wheelchair; Hallways 42"+; No Stairs Internal; Sight Impaired CMU Style: Retail/Shopping Center Construction Status: Previously Owned Current Use: Beauty/Barber Shop; Business Service; Church; Commercial; Event Space; Food Service; Office; Other; Professional Service; Retail; Vacant; Wholesale Exterior: Stucco Foundation: Other Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Location Description: Downtown; Free Standing; Other/See Remarks; Shopping Center; Strip Center On Site Utilities: Electric Common; Electric Separate; Heating Common; Heating Separate; Hot Water Common; Hot Water Separate Parking Characteristics: Paved Lot Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Stories: One Topography: Level Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency
None
ListPrice
3500000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
1604
Street Name
1st
Street Suffix
Street
Street Direction Suffix
S
Postal City
Willmar
County
Kandiyohi
State
MN
Zip Code
56201

Additional Parcels Information

Property ID #2
959226785

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
70538
Assessment Balance
0

More Information

Building Information

Building Finished SqFt
63467
Building SqFt
63467

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Public Survey Info

Range#
35
Section#
22
Township#
119

Sale Options

Sale Includes
Building, Land, Leases

Unit Details

Total Units
20

Office/Member Info

Association
WCAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

Legal Description
W 256.73' OF E'LY 655.8' OF S 320' OF N 1648' OF E1/2 OF E1/2 OF NE1/4 & E 655.8' OF S 336.5' OF N 656.5' OF SE1/4 OF NE1/4 EXC R-O-W.
Listing City
Willmar
Map Page
999
Municipality
Willmar
School District
Willmar
School District Phone
320-231-8500
Zip Plus 4
1070
Property ID Number
959226820
Tax Year
2024
Tax Amount
70538
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Skylark Center encompasses a 63,467 square foot facility situated on 6.64-acres within Willmar's key commercial shopping destination. About 95 miles west of the metropolitan area and serves as a primary retail hub for west-central MN. Positioned on the town's principal commercial artery (1st Street/Highway 71), this center offers plenty of on-site parking suitable for diverse occupants, with a current lineup featuring healthcare providers, professional services, and various retailers. This asset is ideal for investors seeking upside potential, developers looking for growth opportunities, or those interested in owner occupancy. The location and structure support additional expansion options, including residential units, standalone retail pads, or storage facilities. KEY INVESTMENT FEATURES: CENTRAL WILLMAR LOCATION 6.64-ACRE SITE 63,467 LEASABLE SQUARE FEET 500 PARKING SPOTS POTENTIAL FOR VALUE ENHANCEMENT • Attractive Pricing: $3,500,000 / $55.15 per SF / 10.82% Initial Year Cap Rate • Upside through enhancements • Chance to revamp or redevelop • Reliable existing lease income • Directly opposite Uptown Willmar Mall • Designated for Shopping Center use • Potential eligibility for Tax Increment Financing. Skylark Center sits along Willmar's primary commercial strip, facing the Uptown Willmar Mall (previously called Kandi Mall). Investors can leverage its prime positioning to boost returns via several approaches, such as: 1. Introducing a drive-through café or similar quick-service outlet on the eastern portion of the property 2. Filling empty spaces with new occupants - Options for retail could involve a craft brewery, outdoor equipment shop, thrift or bargain apparel outlets, budget variety stores - Storage units - Professional or healthcare offices 3. Long-term land strategy - Generate income from land operations, then pursue full-site redevelopment later 4. Occupy and Offload to an end-user buyer at an elevated value by guaranteeing a lease. Do not miss the virtual 3D tour and call for a private viewing today.
Directions
1st street willmar accross from the Kandi Mall.

Accessible

Accessible for Hearing-Impairment
Yes
Door Lever Handles
Yes
Doors 36"+
Yes
Fully Wheelchair
Yes
Hallways 42"+
Yes
No Stairs Internal
Yes
Sight Impaired
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Exterior

Stucco
Yes

Foundation

Other
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Parking Characteristics

Paved Lot
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Stories

One
Yes

Topography

Level
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

On Site Utilities

Electric Common
Yes
Electric Separate
Yes
Heating Common
Yes
Heating Separate
Yes
Hot Water Common
Yes
Hot Water Separate
Yes

CMU Style

Retail/Shopping Center
Yes

Current Use

Beauty/Barber Shop
Yes
Business Service
Yes
Church
Yes
Commercial
Yes
Event Space
Yes
Food Service
Yes
Office
Yes
Other
Yes
Professional Service
Yes
Retail
Yes
Vacant
Yes
Wholesale
Yes

Location Description

Downtown
Yes
Free Standing
Yes
Other/See Remarks
Yes
Shopping Center
Yes
Strip Center
Yes
Listing Office: Edina Realty
IDX
Last Updated: January - 27 - 2026
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