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Freestanding Storefront Building
For Sale
$499,500

1615 Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30317

C2-zoned standalone building with an existing restaurant-oriented layout and limited on-site parking.

Property Size1,120 SF
Lot Size0.16 Acres
Price / SF$445.98
Days on Market137

Property Features for 1615 Memorial Drive SE

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,120 SF
Lot size 0.16 Acres
Property subtype Retail
Zoning C2

Site & Location

Frontage 70 ft
Highway Access Yes

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $1,765

Building Details

Building Size 1,120 SF
Year Built 1969
Buildings 1
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Realty Atl Partners
Listed By: Angie McKernan · License #376845
Source: Evatlanta
Added: Apr 6 Changed: Aug 12 Last Checked: Aug 19 at 4:01PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This freestanding storefront property contains a 1,120 SF building on a 0.16-acre lot. Constructed in 1969, the building was previously used as a restaurant and includes an existing configuration that can support continued food-service use or retail occupancy. The property is positioned along Memorial Drive with approximately 70 feet of frontage and limited on-site parking.

The site is located in Atlanta near I-20, within the East Atlanta/Edgewood area and surrounded by dense residential neighborhoods. C2 zoning is identified for the property, while buyers are responsible for verifying zoning, permitted uses, and utilities. The standalone format provides a basis for owner occupancy, repositioning, or investment use.

Key Highlights

  • 1,120 SF freestanding building on a 0.16‑acre lot
  • C2 zoning in the City of Atlanta
  • Approximately 70 feet of frontage along Memorial Drive

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
$15,160
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
3.04%
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%
$303,200 $303.2K
Cap Rate 7%
$216,571 $216.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$168,444 $168.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,120 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
$21.5K $19.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.3K −$1.15/SF
EGI
$20.2K $18.05/SF
− OpEx
−$5.1K −$4.51/SF
NOI
$15.2K $13.54/SF
Area
Atlanta, GA
Vacancy
6.00%
Lease Rate
$19.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$303,200
Cap Rate 7%
$216,571
Cap Rate 9%
$168,444

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$216.6K
$189.5K – $252.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $15,160 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.04%
Second Best
Retail
$186.5K
$163.2K – $217.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $13,054 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.61%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$313.1K
$274.0K – $365.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $21,916 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.39%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Dental Office Building Supply Parking Lot & Garage Electrical Service Real Estate Agency

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

Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

722
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 30317, GA

13,774
Population
7,220
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
61%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
3.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,935
Density / Sq Mi
$105,190
Median Household Income
$64,968
Median Earnings
$1,619
Median Rent
$510,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Atlanta, GA

6.7% 2019
6.6% 2020
5.5% 2021
4.4% 2022
4.1% 2023
4.4% 2024
5% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - C2-zoned standalone building with an existing restaurant-oriented layout and limited on-site parking.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 1615 Memorial Drive SE Atlanta, GA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $499,500.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,120 SF freestanding building on a 0.16‑acre lot; C2 zoning in the City of Atlanta; Approximately 70 feet of frontage along Memorial Drive
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