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    18 North Main Street, Wendell, NC 27591

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    $499,000

    Iconic barbershop in revitalizing downtown Wendell with income potential.

    Type:Commercial Sale / Mixed Use
    Property size:
    1,520 SF
    Price / SF:
    $328/SF
    Added:
    Feb 21, 2025
    Days on Market:
    465
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 13 at 12:40 pm

    Property Features for 18 North Main Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    1,520 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial Sale / Mixed Use

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1920

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    Listing Contact
    Tracie Marie Hicks

    Listing agent Tracie Marie Hicks License #304721

    Listing office Whitetail Properties, LLC

    Listing date Feb 21, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Prime commercial location in the heart of rapidly growing downtown Wendell.
    • Turnkey investment opportunity with potential for instant rental income from existing tenant.
    • Recent upgrades include a new HVAC system (2025) with warranties and a new roof (July 2024) with warranties.
    • Unique architectural details including an original pressed tin ceiling.
    • Part of downtown Wendell's revitalization effort with updated landscaping and pedestrian‑friendly spaces.
    • Iconic building with 120+ year history, offering a piece of local heritage.

    Overview

    This property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Wendell's history with the iconic Wendell Barbershop, a community cornerstone for over 120 years. Located in the heart of downtown Wendell, one of Wake County's fastest-growing towns, this building blends nostalgic character with modern upgrades. The storefront features a classic barber pole. The front portion of the shop is finished with a drop ceiling and active tenant operations. The back half offers unfinished space showcasing a beautiful original pressed tin ceiling. Recent upgrades include a new 3-ton HVAC system (2025) with a 5-year compressor warranty and 1-year parts warranty, large enough for the unfinished area. A new roof was installed in July 2024 with a 15-year limited manufacturer's warranty and a 3-year labor warranty. The current tenant has expressed interest in signing a lease with the new owner, providing instant rental income potential. Downtown Wendell is undergoing a major revitalization effort, including updated landscaping and expanded pedestrian-friendly space in front of commercial storefronts. The property size is 1520 square feet. This property offers potential in a thriving community.

    Local 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 $41.0k $27.00
    − Vacancy −$2.5k −$1.65
    EGI $38.5k $25.35
    − OpEx −$11.6k −$7.60
    NOI $27.0k $17.74
    1,520 SF · lease $27.00/SF/yr · vacancy 6.12% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Retail
    $385.3K
    $337.1K – $449.5K (±1% cap)
    NOI $26,970 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.40%
    Second Best
    Mixed Use
    $299.7K
    $262.2K – $349.6K (±1% cap)
    NOI $20,976 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.20%
    Theoretical Best
    Specialty Retail
    $434.0K
    $379.8K – $506.3K (±1% cap)
    NOI $30,380 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.09%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Storefront properties

    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
    Wendell
    County
    Wake
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -78.3702328
    Latitude
    35.7805095

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - Iconic barbershop in revitalizing downtown Wendell with income potential.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 18 North Main Street Wendell, NC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $499,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime commercial location in the heart of rapidly growing downtown Wendell.; Turnkey investment opportunity with potential for instant rental income from existing tenant.; Recent upgrades include a **new HVAC system (2025) with warranties** and a **new roof (July 2024) with warranties**.
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    Tracie Marie Hicks
    Real Estate License ID: 304721
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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

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    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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    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/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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