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    102 Sanford Drive, Morganton, NC 28680

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    For Sale
    $675,000

    High-volume Morganton location, ideal for food services.

    Type:Commercial/Industrial
    Added:
    Mar 12, 2026
    Days on Market:
    68
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 6 at 2:34 am

    Property Features for 102 Sanford Drive

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Commercial/Industrial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1966

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    Listing Contact
    Roger Hart
    Roger Hart

    Listing agent Roger Hart License #249783

    Listing office Century 21 American Homes

    Listing date Mar 12, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime location in a high‑volume area of Morganton.
    • High traffic count: 11,000 cars per day at the location, 19,000 cars per day at West Union.
    • Overlays HID & RD‑O.
    • Fast‑growing part of the city.
    • Opportunity to establish a needed food service business.
    • Clean slate property ready for a new business.

    Overview

    This commercial land presents a business opportunity in a high-traffic area of Morganton, North Carolina. The location is situated in one of the city's fastest-growing areas. The property is zoned with Overlays HID & RD-O. Traffic data indicates a count of 11,000 vehicles per day at this location and 19,000 cars a day west at West Union, according to NCDOT. The site is suitable for various food service businesses, addressing a need in the Morganton area. The property is a clean slate, ready for development.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    New China Restaurant Restaurant

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Morganton
    County
    Burke
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -81.7088
    Latitude
    35.736

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Commercial land - High-volume Morganton location, ideal for food services.
    Where is this commercial land located?
    The property is located at 102 Sanford Drive Morganton, NC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $675,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location in a high‑volume area of Morganton.; High traffic count: 11,000 cars per day at the location, 19,000 cars per day at West Union.; Overlays HID & RD‑O.
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    Real Estate License ID: 249783
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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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    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

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    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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    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
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    • 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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