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Renovated Mixed-Use Downtown Property

242 W Academy Street Wendell, NC 27591

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For Sale
$895,000

MULTI_FAMILY - Wendell, NC

Property size:
3,632 SF
Lot size:
0.45 Acres
Price / SF:
$246.42/SF
Added:
Mar 6, 2026
Days on Market:
130
Last Refresh:
Jul 14 at 4:06 am

Property Features for 242 W Academy Street

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
NC
Standard status
Active
APN
0070924
Size
3,632 SF
Lot size
0.45 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2025
Tax Description
Lopt 242 W Academy Street

Utilities

Utilities
Natural Gas Available
Heating system
Natural Gas, Electric (Heating)
Water source
Public

Building Details

Year built
1915

Listing agent Amanda Rivera License #200524

Listing office Five County Realty 3169 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, NC

Listing date Mar 6, 2026

MLS# 100558791

Copyright © 2026 Hive MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.


Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This mixed-use property includes two fully renovated buildings with separate addresses and separate power and utilities. The first building is a historic home with approximately 2,000 square feet, offered on VRBO as “Cottage on the Boulevard.” The second building is zoned as an office/retail single-tenant building with approximately 1,632 square feet and includes multiple office and deck spaces, a conference area, kitchen and eating area, a classroom that seats 20, and storage.

The property fronts three separate roads: Wendell Blvd, Marshburn Rd, and Academy St. Each building has its own address, including 242 W Academy and 3169 Wendell Blvd.

The first building is currently zoned residential, with the information provided noting it can be converted to commercial. The second building is listed as an office/retail single tenant space.

Key Highlights

  • Fronts 3 separate roads in Downtown Wendell: Wendell Blvd, Marshburn Rd, and Academy St
  • Multiple addresses/buildings: 242 W Academy and 3169 Wendell Blvd, each with separate power and utilities
  • 2000 SF fully renovated historic home (VRBO): separate listing and has produced about $45k/year in rent over 8 years

Local Financial Insights For Office B

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $89.3k $24.60
− Vacancy −$15.0k −$4.13
EGI $74.3k $20.47
− OpEx −$18.6k −$5.12
NOI $55.8k $15.35
3,632 SF · lease $24.60/SF/yr · vacancy 16.80% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$796.5K
$696.9K – $929.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $55,753 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.23%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$531.1K
$464.7K – $619.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $37,179 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.15%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$1.04M
$907.4K – $1.21M (±1% cap)
NOI $72,592 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.11%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Short term rental ...

Suggested Use

Pharmacy Electrical Service Skin Care Clinic Grocery & Convenience Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Furniture & Home Goods (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Spa & Massage Center Parking Lot & Garage Bakery

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Short term rental property - Two fully renovated buildings front three roads with separate addresses and utilities for flexible use.
Where is this short term rental property located?
The property is located at 242 W Academy Street Wendell, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $895,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Fronts 3 separate roads in Downtown Wendell: Wendell Blvd, Marshburn Rd, and Academy St; Multiple addresses/buildings: 242 W Academy and 3169 Wendell Blvd, each with separate power and utilities; 2000 SF fully renovated historic home (VRBO): separate listing and has produced about $45k/year in rent over 8 years
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