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Auto Parts Retail Net Lease
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$1,421,500

137 East Columbia Avenue, Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29070

AutoZone net lease investment with a corporate-backed lease history dating to 2006 and renewal options with 10% rent bumps.

Property Size6,786 SF
Days on Market47

Property Features for 137 East Columbia Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 6,786 SF
Property subtype Retail

Site & Location

Traffic Count 10,000 vehicles/day
Road Access Yes

Building Details

Building Size 6,786 SF
Listing Agency: RealtyLink - Corporate
Listed By: Tyson Glasser
Source: Trinity-partners
Added: Jul 24 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Sep 8 at 4:19AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This net lease auto retail investment features AutoZone, operating as a single-tenant corporate lease. The lease commenced in 2006 and includes multiple renewal options, each with 10% rent bumps, providing built-in NOI growth over time. Ownership has benefited from a sustained operating presence, with a recent 5-year extension reflecting the tenant’s long-term commitment.

The property is positioned on E Columbia Avenue/US 1, described as the market’s primary commercial corridor with 10,000+ VPD and strong retail adjacency. Neighboring businesses listed in the offering include Zaxby’s, Bojangles, KFC, SouthState Bank, McDonald’s, Walgreens, and CVS, with Walmart Batesburg-Leesville located less than one mile away.

Batesburg-Leesville is also noted as benefiting from regional connectivity between Columbia, SC (34 miles) and Augusta, GA (48 miles), and being approximately 5 minutes from the Batesburg-Leesville Industrial Park, which has received over $3.5M in public infrastructure investment.

Key Highlights

  • AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) net lease investment with lease history dating to 2006 and multiple renewal options
  • Corporate lease includes 10% rent bumps tied to renewal options, supporting built‑in NOI growth
  • Investment‑grade credit: S&P/Fitch BBB; Moody’s Baa2 with stable outlook

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
$68,332
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
4.81%
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%
$1,366,640 $1.4M
Cap Rate 7%
$976,171 $976.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$759,244 $759.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 6,786 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
$101.8K $15.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.2K −$0.61/SF
EGI
$97.6K $14.39/SF
− OpEx
−$29.3K −$4.32/SF
NOI
$68.3K $10.07/SF
Area
Lexington County, SC
Vacancy
4.10%
Lease Rate
$15.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$1,366,640
Cap Rate 7%
$976,171
Cap Rate 9%
$759,244

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$976.2K
$854.2K – $1.14M (±1% cap)
NOI $68,332 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.81%
Second Best
Industrial
$599.6K
$524.6K – $699.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $41,970 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.95%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.82M
$1.59M – $2.13M (±1% cap)
NOI $127,577 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.97%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

AutoZone Auto Parts Auto Parts Store AUTOZONE 3834 Auto Parts Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Dental Office Building Supply Electrical Service Plumbing Service Skin Care Clinic

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

10,000 VPD
Traffic count
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

406
Businesses Nearby
206k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 57% Superstores 27% Shops & Services 9% Apparel 4%
Walmart Superstores
55,152 visits/mo 0.5 miles
McDonald's Dining
15,895 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings Dining
14,392 visits/mo 0.1 miles
SONIC Drive In Dining
14,193 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Starbucks Dining
11,527 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 29070, SC

15,757
Population
7,733
Households
2
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
18%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
164.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
96
Density / Sq Mi
$64,833
Median Household Income
$40,857
Median Earnings
$939
Median Rent
$188,400
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?
Auto shop - AutoZone net lease investment with a corporate-backed lease history dating to 2006 and renewal options with 10% rent bumps.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 137 East Columbia Avenue Batesburg-Leesville, SC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,421,500.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) net lease investment with lease history dating to 2006 and multiple renewal options; Corporate lease includes 10% rent bumps tied to renewal options, supporting built‑in NOI growth; Investment‑grade credit: S&P/Fitch BBB; Moody’s Baa2 with stable outlook
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