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Freestanding Retail Building with Box Layout
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$1,300,000

12020 Montana Avenue, El Paso, TX 79936

Freestanding former Family Dollar with a functional box layout adaptable to community retail and service uses.

Property Size8,000 SF
Price / SF$162.50
Days on Market102

Property Features for 12020 Montana Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 8,000 SF
Property subtype General Commercial
Listing Agency: Cap Rate Real Estate Group
Listed By: Anibal Olague · License #0653430
Source: Xome
Added: Apr 22 Changed: Jul 10 Last Checked: Jun 14 at 1:47AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

12020 Montana Avenue is an 8,000 SF freestanding former Family Dollar building with a highly functional box layout. The building is positioned to support a range of community-focused retail and service concepts, including possible event-center, party-hall, grocery, or fitness-oriented uses.

The property is described as being in the heart of one of East El Paso’s most active and rapidly growing commercial nodes, with strong visibility and convenient access. The surrounding trade area within about a 10-minute drive includes approximately 168,000 residents and nearly 60,000 housing units, along with more than 2,700 businesses and a workforce concentrated in health care, education, retail, and services.

For buyers or operators seeking a freestanding retail structure with flexible interior configuration, this asset offers a straightforward footprint that can be tailored to different daily-needs and destination-style offerings. Its curb-facing, single-building presentation and practical layout make it worth considering for tenants looking for a visible, accessible location for a neighborhood-serving concept.

Key Highlights

  • 8,000 SF freestanding former Family Dollar building
  • Functional box layout adaptable for uses such as event center, party hall, grocery, or fitness
  • Former Family Dollar building offers interior guest facilities (3)

Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

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 $129.6k $16.20
− Vacancy −$9.1k −$1.13
EGI $120.5k $15.07
− OpEx −$30.1k −$3.77
NOI $90.4k $11.30
8,000 SF · lease $16.20/SF/yr · vacancy 7.00% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.29M
$1.13M – $1.51M (±1% cap)
NOI $90,396 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.95%
Second Best
Retail
$1.10M
$966.0K – $1.29M (±1% cap)
NOI $77,280 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.94%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.69M
$1.48M – $1.97M (±1% cap)
NOI $118,479 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.11%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Family Dollar Discount Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Hair Salon Spa & Massage Center Building Supply Electrical Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

194
Businesses Nearby
21k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 66% Shops & Services 34%
Church's Chicken Dining
8,641 visits/mo 0.5 miles
7-Eleven Shops & Services
3,924 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Carl's Jr. Dining
2,804 visits/mo 0.2 miles
7-Eleven Shops & Services
2,295 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Pizza Hut Dining
2,086 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 79936, TX

105,150
Population
36,825
Households
2.9
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
28%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
25.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,060
Density / Sq Mi
$64,958
Median Household Income
$32,862
Median Earnings
$1,214
Median Rent
$169,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in El Paso, TX

6.3% 2020
5.1% 2021
3.9% 2022
3.3% 2023
3.4% 2024
3.9% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Freestanding former Family Dollar with a functional box layout adaptable to community retail and service uses.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 12020 Montana Avenue El Paso, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,300,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 8,000 SF freestanding former Family Dollar building; Functional box layout adaptable for uses such as event center, party hall, grocery, or fitness; Former Family Dollar building offers interior guest facilities (3)
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