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Property Description
LOCATION = LOCATION = LOCATION!!!! 548 feet of frontage on I-44! If visibility is what you need to sell your stuff, this is a proven LOCATION with 35,000 cars and trucks passing within 200 feet of your front door every day. The original building, built in the early 1940s on historic Route 66, began as Delano Thrifty Service-selling gas and snacks, with a small one-bedroom apartment in the back. The lower level includes a 2-bedroom apartment for additional rental income. The second building, constructed in 1950, was once Thrifty Inn Roadside Diner (approx. 800 sq ft). It also includes a 2-bedroom apartment downstairs, offering even more income potential. The current owner operated Route 66 Motors & Nostalgia Gift Shop here for 35 successful years-selling classic and late-model vehicles, memorabilia, and petroliana to both Route 66 and I-44 travelers-until health and age shifted priorities. These iconic 1940s-1950s buildings are ready for your vision. Westbound I-44 travelers have easy access just 1 mile away at Exit 189-home to Love's and the new QuikTrip Travel Stop. This 1.29-acre property recalls a time when life moved slower and drips with nostalgia. It features a deep well, two commercial septic tanks, and three steel beams set in concrete from a previous double-sided billboard-ready for your custom signage. The billboard can be seen by 35,000+ vehicles daily from both directions on I-44, ¾ mile out.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12661 Old Hwy 66
General
- Price: $254,500
- Taxes: $1,146 (2022)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial Lots
- Source: MARIS
- MLS ID: 23036041
- Updated: 7/22/2025
- Added to Site: 1, 017 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Lease/Rent Term: 12 Months
Parking
- Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Gravel
Location
- Area: 796 - Rolla
- County: Phelps
- Township: County
- Subdivision: None
- Cross Streets: I-44
- Driving Directions: From Rolla take I-44 E. Take exit 189 and turn left at the top of the ramp onto Hwy V. Turn right onto Old Route 66 and property is approximately 1.4 miles on left.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Electric, Propane, Varies by Unit
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Electricity Available, Phone Available
Structural Information
- Roof: Metal
- Square Feet: 3,092
- Current Bldg. Use: Office, Retail
- Year Built: 1950
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.29
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 56,192
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,146
- Tax Year: 2022
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Documents Avail.: Aerial Photos
- Legal Description: FRC NW SE SEC 28 T38 R7
- Inclusions: Building, Land
- Disclosures/Reports: Unknown, Flood Plain No
- Property ID: 71-03-8.0-28-000-000-010.000
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Schools
Schools serving 12661 Old Hwy 66
School District:St. James R-I School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lucy Wortham James Elementary School 314 South Jefferson Street, Saint James, MO 65559 | PK-5 | 4.6 mi |
St. James Middle School 1 Tiger Drive, Saint James, MO 65559 | 6-8 | 4 mi |
St. James High School 101 East Scioto Street, Saint James, MO 65559 | 9-12 | 4.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 12661 Old Hwy 66
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/18/2024
Price Increased
$254,500
13.11%
MLS
8/02/2024
Price Reduced
$225,000
-9.96%
MLS
1/11/2024
Price Reduced
$249,900
-5.7%
MLS
6/22/2023
Listed
$265,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 12661 Old Hwy 66
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,143
—
$25,120
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2023
$1,141
—
$25,120
—
2022
$1,146
100%
$25,120
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2021
—
$25,120
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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12661 Old Highway 66, Rolla, MO 65401 (MLS# 23036041) is a Commercial Lots property. 12661 Old Highway 66 is currently listed for $254,500 and was received on June 22, 2023. Want to learn more about 12661 Old Highway 66? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial Lots real estate for sale in Rolla? You can browse all Rolla real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
