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    1544 Old US Highway 52, Lexington, NC 27295

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    $649,999

    MULTI_FAMILY - Lexington, NC

    Property size:
    2,850 SF
    Price / SF:
    $228/SF
    Added:
    Mar 25, 2026
    Days on Market:
    58
    Last Refresh:
    May 21 at 5:06 pm

    Property Features for 1544 Old US Highway 52

    General Information

    Property type
    Residential Multi Family
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    RC
    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,850 SF

    Utilities

    Sewer type
    Public Sewer

    Building Details

    Year built
    2004

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    Listing Contact
    Leigh Chase
    Leigh Chase

    Listing agent Leigh Chase License #290178

    Listing office BelleRose Estates lexington, NC

    Listing date Mar 25, 2026

    MLS# 1198471

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    HighLights

    • High‑traffic location
    • Opportunity to create passive income
    • Includes a laser wash bay
    • Four additional hand wash bays
    • Built in 2004
    • Public Sewer

    Overview

    This property, located in Lexington, North Carolina, presents an opportunity for passive income generation in a high-traffic area. The property includes a laser wash bay and four additional hand wash bays. The property is zoned RC. The property size is 2850 square feet.

    Financial Insights

    Value Estimation Calculated for Specialty Retail

    Conservative
    $498.6K
    NOI $44,877 @ 9.00% cap · cautious / downside scenario
    Moderate
    $641.1K
    NOI $44,877 @ 7.00% cap · market / base-case scenario
    Aggressive
    $897.5K
    NOI $44,877 @ 5.00% cap · optimistic / upside scenario

    NOI & Cap Rate Calculator

    NOI Build-Up
    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.
         Calculated for Specialty Retail

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $61.6k $21.60
    − Vacancy −$1.7k −$0.60
    EGI $59.8k $21.00
    − OpEx −$15.0k −$5.25
    NOI $44.9k $15.75
    2,850 SF · lease $21.60/SF/yr · vacancy 2.80% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Use Scenarios

    Best Use
    Specialty Retail
    $641.1K
    $561.0K – $748.0K (±1% cap)
    NOI $44,877 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.90%
    Second Best
    Retail
    $498.6K
    $436.3K – $581.8K (±1% cap)
    NOI $34,905 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.37%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $723.1K
    $632.7K – $843.6K (±1% cap)
    NOI $50,616 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.79%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Car washes

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center Big Box & Wholesale Store Hotel & Motel Auto Parts Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Lexington
    County
    Davidson
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -80.253716
    Latitude
    35.846564

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Car wash - Car wash with laser wash and hand wash bays.
    Where is this car wash located?
    The property is located at 1544 Old US Highway 52 Lexington, NC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $649,999.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: High‑traffic location; Opportunity to create passive income; Includes a **laser wash bay**
    (336) 202-3347
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    Listing Contact
    Leigh Chase
    Leigh Chase
    Real Estate License ID: 290178
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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