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109 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Two occupied retail buildings totaling 13,507 SF on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill.

Property Size13,507 SF
Price / SF$370.18
Days on Market499

Property Features for 109 E Franklin St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 13,507 SF
Property subtype RETAIL

Building Details

Buildings 2
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: CBRE | Raleigh
Listed By: Steve Shields
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Mar 19, 2025 Changed: Jul 29 Last Checked: Jul 29 at 10:47AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The offering includes two retail buildings comprising 13,507 square feet, currently occupied by a collection of local tenants that serve the surrounding community. The property is presented for sale as a multi-tenant retail investment.

The buildings are located at 109–117 East Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The remarks describe Franklin Street as a central gathering place for the University of North Carolina and the town of Chapel Hill, supported by the area’s connection to UNC and the UNC Medical Center, which serves over 37,000 people per year.

This is a straightforward, occupied retail asset with two building addresses on a well-known Chapel Hill corridor.

Key Highlights

  • Two occupied retail buildings on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, totaling 13,507 SF
  • Tenants serve the surrounding community, with local retail tenants in place
  • Located in Chapel Hill along Franklin Street, described as UNC and town social center

Financial Insights For 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 $243.1k $18.00
− Vacancy −$18.2k −$1.35
EGI $224.9k $16.65
− OpEx −$67.5k −$5.00
NOI $157.4k $11.66
13,507 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 7.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$2.25M
$1.97M – $2.62M (±1% cap)
NOI $157,424 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.15%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$4.36M
$3.82M – $5.09M (±1% cap)
NOI $305,309 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.11%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Mgallc Factory Epilogue Books Chocolate ... (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store SunPocket Management LLC Financial Advisor The Daily Tar Heel Publishing House Michael & Laura Brader-Araje ... Charitable Organization

Suggested Use

Top Pick Storage Facility Locksmith Electrical Service Furniture & Home Goods (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Accounting Firm

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

Lease Details

Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,994
Businesses Nearby
66k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 82% Shops & Services 18%
McDonald's Dining
19,905 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Chipotle Mexican Grill Dining
15,208 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Panera Bread Dining
12,942 visits/mo 0.2 miles
State Employees Credit Union Shops & Services
3,904 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Cold Stone Creamery Dining
3,290 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Demographics for 27514, NC

33,809
Population
11,470
Households
2.9
Avg Household Size
27
Median Age
80%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
19.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,725
Density / Sq Mi
$94,167
Median Household Income
$25,145
Median Earnings
$1,491
Median Rent
$628,700
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Two occupied retail buildings totaling 13,507 SF on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 109 E Franklin St Chapel Hill, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $5,000,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two occupied retail buildings on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, totaling 13,507 SF; Tenants serve the surrounding community, with local retail tenants in place; Located in Chapel Hill along Franklin Street, described as UNC and town social center
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