Retail Storefront with
For Sale
$895,000
1501 E Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA 23518
COMMERCIAL - Norfolk, VA
Property Size2,987 SF
Lot Size0.72 Acres
Price / SF$299.63
Days on Market677
Property Features for 1501 E Little Creek Road
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
C2
Subdivision
LARRYMORE LAWNS
Standard status
Active
Size
2,987 SF
Lot size
0.72 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
9360
Utilities
Heating system
Heat Pump (Heating)
Cooling system
Central Air
Building Details
Year built
1984
Listing Agency:
Coldwell Banker Premier · Coldwell Banker Real Estate
(757) 769-7600
Listed By:
Donna Lewis
(888) 617-5470
Added: Oct 4, 2024
Changed: Aug 4
Last Checked: Aug 11 at 11:06PM
MLS# 10553652
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This retail storefront offers interior updates including new paint and carpet. The property was previously used as a check cashing/payday loan business and is being sold as-is.
Zoned C2, the space supports a range of retail and business uses, including restaurant use. The site features sidewalks for pedestrian walk-ins and ample parking, with the parking lot reported as repaved.
The property may also support dealership use subject to a conditional use permit. Additional updates or configuration should be verified during due diligence given the as-is sale.
Zoned C2, the space supports a range of retail and business uses, including restaurant use. The site features sidewalks for pedestrian walk-ins and ample parking, with the parking lot reported as repaved.
The property may also support dealership use subject to a conditional use permit. Additional updates or configuration should be verified during due diligence given the as-is sale.
Key Highlights
- Prime location with high visibility on a heavily traveled road.
- Zoned C2, suitable for Restaurant, Business, or Retail use.
- Ample parking with a repaved parking lot.
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
$33,919
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
3.79%
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%
$678,380
$678.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$484,557
$484.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$376,878
$376.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,987 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
$50.9K $17.04/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.4K −$0.82/SF
EGI
$48.5K $16.22/SF
− OpEx
−$14.5K −$4.87/SF
NOI
$33.9K $11.36/SF
Area
Norfolk, VA
Vacancy
4.80%
Lease Rate
$17.04 /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%
$678,380
Cap Rate 7%
$484,557
Cap Rate 9%
$376,878
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$484.6K
$424.0K – $565.3K
NOI $33,919 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.79%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$633.6K
$554.4K – $739.3K
NOI $44,355 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.96%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
590
Businesses Nearby
204k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Groceries 35%
Dining 24%
Apparel 17%
Shops & Services 15%
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Groceries
34,367 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Marshalls
Apparel
28,911 visits/mo
0.4 miles
McDonald's
Dining
20,262 visits/mo
0.1 miles
Food Lion Grocery Store
Groceries
19,818 visits/mo
0.5 miles
Big Lots
Superstores
18,991 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Demographics for 23518, VA
30,278
Population
13,911
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
32%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
6.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,964
Density / Sq Mi
$73,899
Median Household Income
$47,605
Median Earnings
$1,348
Median Rent
$280,200
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Norfolk, VA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Retail space - Retail storefront on a heavily traveled road with ample parking and C2 zoning, sold as-is.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 1501 E Little Creek Road Norfolk, VA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $895,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime location with high visibility on a heavily traveled road.; Zoned C2, suitable for Restaurant, Business, or Retail use.; Ample parking with a repaved parking lot.
