Scheman Development
Jim 507-276-4436 · Paul 507-317-5401 · schemanllc@gmail.com
Retail space for lease

River City Center Build to Suit

1720–1740 Madison Avenue · Mankato, Minnesota 56001
Aerial view of River City Center, Mankato MN — the available end-cap suite with FOR RENT signage, alongside Harbor Freight Tools, Hobby Lobby and Rooms and Rest
The available suite anchors the west end of the center — Madison Avenue frontage, parking on three sides.
10,268SF available
$3.36CAM + tax / SF · 2026 est
17,255Vehicles daily1
Call Jim · 507-276-4436 Call Paul · 507-317-5401 Download brochure (PDF)
The neighborhood

Who’d you join

Eight brands share our shopping center — another 137 businesses operate within a half mile. Madison Avenue carries 17,255 vehicles daily.

Cub FoodsCub Foods
Sam's ClubSam's Club
TargetTarget
Best BuyBest Buy
Walmart SupercenterWalmart Supercenter
JCPenneyJCPenney
PetSmartPetSmart
Hy-VeeHy-Vee
ALDIALDI
Culver'sCulver's
PerkinsPerkins
Slim ChickensSlim Chickens
Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A
StarbucksStarbucks
Panera BreadPanera Bread
Old NavyOld Navy
Dollar TreeDollar Tree
Planet FitnessPlanet Fitness
AT&TAT&T
Olive GardenOlive Garden
Ashley HomeStoreAshley HomeStore
Kohl'sKohl's
Office DepotOffice Depot
Applebee'sApplebee's
Taco BellTaco Bell
10,268 SFAVAILABLECan divide from 2,069 SF
Harbor FreightHarbor Freight
Hobby LobbyHobby Lobby
Rooms and RestRooms and Rest
Papa Murphy'sPapa Murphy's
T-MobileT-Mobile
Great ClipsGreat Clips
Once Upon A ChildOnce Upon A Child
China BuffetChina Buffet
Cub FoodsCub FoodsadjacentMcDonald'sMcDonald'swestFordFordeastRiver Hills MallRiver Hills Mall½ mi north
McDonald'sMcDonald's
Wendy'sWendy's
Arby'sArby's
Five GuysFive Guys
Dunkin'Dunkin'
GameStopGameStop
Plato's ClosetPlato's Closet
GoodwillGoodwill
Red LobsterRed Lobster
Mankato FordMankato Ford
Great ClipsGreat Clips
U-HaulU-Haul
Jiffy LubeJiffy Lube
Advance Auto PartsAdvance Auto Parts
AutoZoneAutoZone
Pet ExpoPet Expo
Slumberland FurnitureSlumberland Furniture
WalgreensWalgreens
Circle KCircle K
Kwik TripKwik Trip
The UPS StoreThe UPS Store
Jimmy John'sJimmy John's
McAlister's DeliMcAlister's Deli
Pizza RanchPizza Ranch
Mattress FirmMattress Firm
Availability

Take the whole space, or just what you need

Lease all 10,268 SF, split it three ways, or take a 4,446 SF combination.

River City Center floor plan — the 10,268 SF available suite, beside Harbor Freight Tools, with loading dock at the rear 10,268 SF · for lease Hover a suite to highlight

Loading dock at the rear. Hover any suite to see it on the plan.

10,268 SF
Entire suite
Available now
5,822 SF
North section
4,446 SF
Center + south combined
2,377 SF
Center section
2,069 SF
South section

Pricing negotiable if the space is divided into smaller sections.

The space
  • End-cap position, storefront on Madison Avenue
  • Loading dock dedicated to the suite
  • Access on three sides of the center
  • Pylon signage position included
The building
  • 152,000 SF gross leasable area
  • Built 1971, renovated 2025
  • Impressive parking field
Your co-tenants
  • Hobby Lobby
  • Harbor Freight Tools
  • Rooms and Rest
  • Papa Murphy’s
  • T-Mobile
  • Great Clips
Site tour

See the whole center from above

A one-minute aerial pass over River City Center and the Madison Avenue corridor.

Market

Why this corner works

17,255vehicles past the door, dailyMnDOT, 20251
72businesses within a quarter mileField survey, Aug 20264
70,634people in Blue Earth CountyU.S. Census, 20252
$74,477median household incomeCensus ACS, 2020–243
Businesses within a quarter mile
Health & beauty16
Finance & professional12
Other retail & services11
Food & beverage10
Home & furnishings8
Auto & services8
Apparel & resale4
Grocery & pharmacy3
Businesses near the center
72businesseswithin ¼ mile
143businesseswithin ½ mile
166businesseswithin 1 mile
The property

A closer look

Storefront, parking field and loading access at River City Center.

River City Center — Madison Avenue storefront
Madison Avenue storefront
River City Center — the available end-cap suite
The available end-cap suite
River City Center — frontage and parking field
Frontage and parking field
River City Center — side elevation and access
Side elevation and access

Full brochure with site plan and demographics available above.

Questions

Leasing at River City Center, answered

How much retail space is available for lease at River City Center in Mankato?

10,268 square feet of end-cap retail space is available now at 1720–1740 Madison Avenue, Mankato, MN 56001. It can be leased whole or divided: a 5,822 SF north section, a 2,377 SF center section, a 2,069 SF south section, or a 4,446 SF center-plus-south combination.

Where is River City Center located?

River City Center is on Madison Avenue in Mankato, Minnesota, adjacent to Cub Foods and about a half mile south of River Hills Mall. The available suite anchors the west end of the center with Madison Avenue frontage and parking on three sides.

Which businesses are already at River City Center?

Co-tenants include Hobby Lobby, Harbor Freight Tools, Rooms and Rest, Papa Murphy’s, T-Mobile and Great Clips. 72 businesses operate within a quarter mile of the suite, 143 within a half mile and 166 within one mile.

How much traffic passes River City Center?

Madison Avenue carries 17,255 vehicles per day past the center, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s 2025 annual average daily traffic counts.

What are the CAM and tax charges for the space?

Common area maintenance and taxes are estimated at $3.36 per square foot for 2026. Pricing is negotiable if the space is divided into smaller sections.

Does the space include a loading dock and signage?

Yes. The suite has a dedicated loading dock at the rear, a pylon signage position on Madison Avenue and access on three sides of the center. The building is 152,000 SF of gross leasable area, built in 1971 and renovated in 2025.

How do I tour the space or get the brochure?

Call Jim Scheman at 507-276-4436 or Paul at 507-317-5401, or email schemanllc@gmail.com. The full brochure with site plan and demographics is available as a PDF download on this page.

Sources

Where these numbers come from

  1. Traffic counts. Minnesota Department of Transportation, Annual Average Daily Traffic segment database, 2025 counts. dot.state.mn.us/traffic/data. The Madison Avenue frontage segment is MnDOT-modeled (type M), standard for municipal state-aid streets.
  2. Population. U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates, July 1 2025. data.census.gov.
  3. Household income. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars.
  4. Business counts. Field survey of the Madison Avenue and Adams Street corridors, August 2026. Each business individually verified as currently operating and geocoded; distances measured from the available suite.
  5. Building data. Gross leasable area, year built, suite dimensions and CAM/tax figures from ownership records and the 2026 operating budget.

Figures current as of August 2026, provided for information only. Prospective tenants should independently verify all measurements, costs and market data. Rent and availability subject to change.