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    2730 Nc 226 Hwy S Marion, NC 28752

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    For Sale
    $950,000

    LAND - Marion, NC

    Lot size:
    40.62 Acres
    Days on Market:
    66
    Last Refresh:
    Feb 5 at 1:06 am

    Property Features for 2730 Nc 226 Hwy S

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    171002689820
    Lot size
    40.62 Acres

    Utilities

    Sewer type
    Public Sewer
    Water source
    Well

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    Listing Contact
    Jon Galbreath

    Higher Ground Properties LLC (828) 803-5106

    Listing agent Jon Galbreath (828) 803-5106

    Listing date Dec 2, 2025

    MLS# 4262835 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2025 Canopy MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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    Property Insight Report

    Overview

    40+ Acres Opportunity Zone Land

    This property features an operating car wash and approximately 39 acres of land situated in an opportunity zone, presenting potential for single-family residential, multi-family, or commercial development. Approximately 33 acres of the vacant land are located outside Marion city limits and are unzoned. The site includes close to 4 acres of elevated, level ground that offers long-range mountain views to the north. The property has a new recorded survey with marked boundaries. Publicly maintained paved roads provide extensive and easy access at multiple locations. City water and sewer are available. The car wash has 5 bays, including one bay suitable for large transfer and dump trucks, and new vacuums have been recently installed. The property is located one half mile from I-40 exit 86 and 2.5 miles from downtown Marion.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Commercial land

    Map

    City
    Marion
    County
    McDowell
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -81.97321543
    Latitude
    35.66075573

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Car wash - Land with operating car wash near I-40 exit.
    Where is this car wash located?
    The property is located at 2730 Nc 226 Hwy S Marion, NC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $950,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - 39 acres in opportunity zone suitable for SFR, multi-family, or commercial development.; - Operating car wash with 5 bays, including one for large trucks, and new vacuums.; - Approx. 4 acres of elevated, level ground with **mountain views**.
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    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:

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    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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    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.

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

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    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
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    • 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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    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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