For over 50 years, the Steele Grocery Store has been a well-known landmark and an important part of the community, serving local residents, travelers, and the surrounding agricultural area. Over the past 8 years, the business has continued to grow and evolve from a traditional grocery store into a thriving operation offering alcohol sales, locally sourced baked goods and products, fresh cut meats, and prepared take-and-cook meals. This profitable and well-established business presents an excellent opportunity for a family run business, owner-operator, or investor looking to step into a successful turnkey operation in the Kidder County seat. Located in Steele, ND, the store includes over 6,000 square feet with approximately 4,000 square feet of retail space and has seen many recent updates and improvements throughout. Upgrades include updated freezers and coolers, new exterior stonework, updated tills, new flooring, and a newly added beer and liquor room complete with liquor license. The property also features a food-grade kitchen set up for meat cutting and meal preparation, adding additional service and income potential. Steele is conveniently located along Interstate 94, approximately 40 miles east of Bismarck, making it an important stop for both local residents and interstate traffic. With a population of around 700 people, Steele serves the surrounding agricultural community and continues to support a strong local customer base. As the Kidder County seat, the community benefits from steady traffic tied to county offices, local businesses, schools, and area farming operations. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a long-standing business with a strong reputation, updated facilities, and room for continued growth in a strong small-town market.
Andrea D. Conner, License 10026, Xome Inc., License 3066, [email protected], 844-400-XOME (9663), 750 Highway 121 Bypass, Ste 100, Lewisville, TX 75067

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Steele is located in North Dakota. Steele, North Dakota has a population of 752. Steele is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 33.51% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 28.83%.
The median household income in Steele, North Dakota is $47,273. The median household income for the surrounding county is $52,419 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Steele is 49.2 years.
The average high temperature in July is 83.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 1.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 18 inches per year, with 36.3 inches of snow per year.