Freestanding Retail and Office
For Sale
$1,299,000
1120 S Central Avenue, Laurel, DE 19956
Versatile 7,006 SF free-standing building with warehouse and office space on a main corridor.
Property Size7,006 SF
Lot Size4.40 Acres
Price / SF$185.41
Days on Market415
Property Features for 1120 S Central Avenue
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
7,006 SF
Lot size
4.40 Acres
Property subtype
Retail
Zoning
C-B
Building Details
Year Built
1978
Listing Agency:
SVN
(443) 944-4464
Listed By:
Meredith Mears · License ##672907
(443) 944-4464
Source:
Xome
Added: Jun 19, 2025
Changed: Jul 10
Last Checked: Aug 6 at 5:02AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This free-standing commercial building totals 7,006 SF and features a wide-open main floor plan with a small warehouse and office area in the rear, making it adaptable for a range of service, retail, and office uses. The property is supported by recent capital improvements, including a roof installed less than five years ago and HVAC systems installed approximately one year ago.
The building sits on 4.4 acres along Laurel, DE’s main corridor, offering multiple points of ingress and egress and plentiful parking for employees and customers. The site includes additional land that may support development or expansion, subject to applicable requirements.
Zoned C-B, the property is positioned for flexible occupancy, including retail, office, medical, or service-oriented businesses, according to the provided zoning description. For investors or owner-occupants, the combination of a storefront-style open area, back-of-house workspace, and practical site configuration can support both day-to-day operations and future repurposing. The property’s former use as a Rite-Aid pharmacy is noted in the remarks, with the existing layout supporting continued versatility.
The building sits on 4.4 acres along Laurel, DE’s main corridor, offering multiple points of ingress and egress and plentiful parking for employees and customers. The site includes additional land that may support development or expansion, subject to applicable requirements.
Zoned C-B, the property is positioned for flexible occupancy, including retail, office, medical, or service-oriented businesses, according to the provided zoning description. For investors or owner-occupants, the combination of a storefront-style open area, back-of-house workspace, and practical site configuration can support both day-to-day operations and future repurposing. The property’s former use as a Rite-Aid pharmacy is noted in the remarks, with the existing layout supporting continued versatility.
Key Highlights
- 7,006 SF free‑standing commercial building with a small warehouse and office space at the rear
- Sits on 4.4 acres along Laurel, DE’s main corridor with multiple points of ingress and egress
- C‑B zoning offering flexibility for retail, office, medical, or service‑oriented uses
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
$109,972
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
8.47%
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%
$2,199,440
$2.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,571,029
$1.6M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,221,911
$1.2M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 7,006 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
$179.9K $25.68/SF
− Vacancy
−$33.3K −$4.75/SF
EGI
$146.6K $20.93/SF
− OpEx
−$36.7K −$5.23/SF
NOI
$110.0K $15.70/SF
Area
Sussex County, DE
Vacancy
18.50%
Lease Rate
$25.68 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$2,199,440
Cap Rate 7%
$1,571,029
Cap Rate 9%
$1,221,911
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$1.57M
$1.37M – $1.83M
NOI $109,972 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.47%
Second Best
Retail
$897.2K
$785.1K – $1.05M
NOI $62,805 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.83%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.93M
$1.68M – $2.25M
NOI $134,767 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.37%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
177
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Demographics for 19956, DE
16,327
Population
6,556
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
16%
College-Educated
84%
High-School Grad
100.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
163
Density / Sq Mi
$59,085
Median Household Income
$36,131
Median Earnings
$923
Median Rent
$233,500
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Versatile 7,006 SF free-standing building with warehouse and office space on a main corridor.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 1120 S Central Avenue Laurel, DE.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,299,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 7,006 SF free‑standing commercial building with a small warehouse and office space at the rear; Sits on 4.4 acres along Laurel, DE’s main corridor with multiple points of ingress and egress; C‑B zoning offering flexibility for retail, office, medical, or service‑oriented uses
