Motel Property with Retail
For Sale
$2,690,000
1115 S Willow Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
COMMERCIAL - Cookeville, TN
Property Size38,152 SF
Lot Size2.66 Acres
Price / SF$70.51
Days on Market54
Property Features for 1115 S Willow Ave
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Accessibility
Accessible Approach with Ramp
Directions
From PCCH: Travel South on Jefferson Ave, Turn R onto I-40 West, Merge R onto exit 286/S Willow Ave, Turn L at the light, stay in the right lane, turn R into property just over the bridge.
Subdivision
Putnam Co SW, TN
Standard status
Active
APN
094.00
Size
38,152 SF
Lot size
2.66 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
6782
Utilities
Heating system
Central, Electric (Heating), Natural Gas
Cooling system
Central Air
Water source
Public
Building Details
Year built
1966
Floors in Building
2
Number of units
80
Building materials
Block, Brick
Roof type
Composition
Listing Agency:
Elevate Real Estate
(931) 520-6450
Listed By:
Donnita Hill · License #018217
(931) 261-1500
Added: Jun 19
Changed: Aug 5
Last Checked: Aug 11 at 5:06PM
MLS# 243361
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Motel property on a 2.66-acre site featuring an 80-unit facility and a retail storefront. The property was built in 1966 with block and brick construction, a composition roof, central air conditioning, and heating that includes electric and natural gas options. Water is provided via public service, and accessibility includes an accessible approach with a ramp.
The site is located at 1115 S Willow Ave, directly on the I-40 and S Willow Ave interchange, providing visibility and convenient access for motorists. The property is zoned Class 08 Commercial, with general commercial allowances supporting a range of retail, professional, or hospitality uses.
The motel and retail storefront are currently operating as the Star Motor Inn & Benny's Store. The property is also described as being across the street from the future Willows Shopping Center, noted as being anchored by Target and Home Depot.
The site is located at 1115 S Willow Ave, directly on the I-40 and S Willow Ave interchange, providing visibility and convenient access for motorists. The property is zoned Class 08 Commercial, with general commercial allowances supporting a range of retail, professional, or hospitality uses.
The motel and retail storefront are currently operating as the Star Motor Inn & Benny's Store. The property is also described as being across the street from the future Willows Shopping Center, noted as being anchored by Target and Home Depot.
Key Highlights
- 2.66‑acre motel site with an 80‑unit facility and retail storefront
- On the I‑40 and S Willow Ave interchange at 1115 S Willow Ave
- Class 08 Commercial zoning with general commercial allowances
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$239,213
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
8.89%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$4,784,260
$4.8M
Cap Rate 7%
$3,417,329
$3.4M
Cap Rate 9%
$2,657,922
$2.7M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 38,152 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$572.3K $15.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$68.7K −$1.80/SF
EGI
$503.6K $13.20/SF
− OpEx
−$264.4K −$6.93/SF
NOI
$239.2K $6.27/SF
Area
Putnam County, TN
Vacancy
12.00%
Lease Rate
$15.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
52.50%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$4,784,260
Cap Rate 7%
$3,417,329
Cap Rate 9%
$2,657,922
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$8.53M
$7.46M – $9.95M
NOI $596,856 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 22.19%
Second Best
Hotel Hospitality
$3.42M
$2.99M – $3.99M
NOI $239,213 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.89%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$15.75M
$13.78M – $18.37M
NOI $1,102,220 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 40.97%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,416
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Demographics for 38501, TN
41,141
Population
19,158
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
31%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
87.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
472
Density / Sq Mi
$50,923
Median Household Income
$30,191
Median Earnings
$856
Median Rent
$245,100
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Motel - Motel site with an 80-unit facility and retail storefront on a highly visible I-40 and S Willow Ave interchange.
Where is this motel located?
The property is located at 1115 S Willow Ave Cookeville, TN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,690,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2.66‑acre motel site with an 80‑unit facility and retail storefront; On the I‑40 and S Willow Ave interchange at 1115 S Willow Ave; Class 08 Commercial zoning with general commercial allowances
