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    8257 Gulf Fwy Houston, TX 77017

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    For Lease
    $3,450 /Mo ($27 SF/Yr)

    Former Ice Express with drive-thru and freeway exposure.

    Property size:
    1,532 SF
    Lot size:
    0.51 Acres

    Property Features for 8257 Gulf Fwy

    General Information

    Size
    1,532 SF
    Lot size
    0.51 Acres

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    Listing Contact
    Rick Garcia
    Source: Moodyscre

    Listing Agent: Rick Garcia

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    Property Insight Report

    Overview

    Freeway Frontage Retail Opportunity

    This property, formerly an Ice Express location and most recently a used car lot, features a covered drive-thru service. The office space includes a large reception area, two private offices, a restroom, and a workshop area with a high ceiling and a rollup door. Situated on a 22,388 square foot corner lot, the property is fenced and concrete paved, offering three driveway gates, a truck well, and approximately 4,000 square feet of covered awning attached to the building. A freestanding sign provides excellent exposure on the Gulf Freeway. The building size is 1,532 square feet. The location is suitable for various retail sales, including a cell phone store, insurance agent, or title loan office.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Centro Auto Sales ... Used Car Dealer

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Realty agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Dental Office Wholesale Shop Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Clothing Store

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

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    Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Best Price Exotic Car Rental Houston, Rewards Rent A Car, U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer

    Location Insight

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    City
    Houston
    County
    Fort Bend
    State
    Texas
    Longitude
    -95.2695501
    Latitude
    29.6785254

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Parking lot & garage - Former Ice Express with drive-thru and freeway exposure.
    Where is this parking lot & garage located?
    The property is located at 8257 Gulf Fwy Houston, TX.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $27 SF/Yr.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - High-exposure corner lot on Gulf Freeway with freestanding sign; - **Covered drive-thru service area (~4,000 SF awning)**; - Large fenced and concrete-paved lot (22,388 SF) with 3 driveway gates
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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.

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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
    • 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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    Stat Estimate

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    • 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
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