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    20230 N Main Street, Cornelius, NC 28031

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    For Sale
    $700,000

    Mixed-use property with renovation potential in a prime location.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    3,140 SF
    Price / SF:
    $222/SF
    Added:
    Jan 19, 2026
    Days on Market:
    118
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 9:10 pm

    Property Features for 20230 N Main Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    3,140 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1950

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    Listing Contact
    JESSICA SMITH

    Listing agent JESSICA SMITH

    Listing office KELLER WILLIAMS SOUTH PARK

    Listing date Jan 19, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime downtown Cornelius location with NMX zoning, supporting diverse commercial and residential uses.
    • Large 2,545 sq ft main level, suitable for residential or commercial development.
    • Renovation‑ready interior, allowing for customized build‑out.
    • 686 sq ft basement with two‑car rear load garage, offering additional rentable space or storage.
    • Wrap‑around driveway with two access points and rear parking, providing excellent accessibility.
    • Close proximity to Town Cornelius, Antiquity, Cain Center for the Arts, dining, entertainment, Davidson College, and I‑77.

    Overview

    This mixed-use property is located in downtown Cornelius. Originally a duplex, the property is undergoing renovations and is in a roughed-out state, awaiting completion by a new owner. The main level spans 2,545 square feet and is suitable for residential or commercial development. The 686-square-foot basement can accommodate rentable workspace, storage, or expansion, and includes a two-car rear load garage. The property's NMX zoning supports a range of commercial and residential uses, making it suitable for office, live-work, short-term rental, or hybrid investment strategies. A wrap-around driveway offers circuity with two access points along Main Street and rear parking. The property is located near the Town of Cornelius, Antiquity, the Cain Center for the Arts, and various dining and entertainment options. Davidson College and I-77 are also nearby, ensuring demand and visibility. The total property size is 3,140 square feet.

    Financial Insights

    Value Estimation Calculated for Office B

    Conservative
    $611.9K
    NOI $55,069 @ 9.00% cap · cautious / downside scenario
    Moderate
    $786.7K
    NOI $55,069 @ 7.00% cap · market / base-case scenario
    Aggressive
    $1.10M
    NOI $55,069 @ 5.00% cap · optimistic / upside scenario

    NOI & Cap Rate Calculator

    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.
         Calculated for Office B

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $81.8k $26.04
    − Vacancy −$8.3k −$2.66
    EGI $73.4k $23.38
    − OpEx −$18.4k −$5.85
    NOI $55.1k $17.54
    3,140 SF · lease $26.04/SF/yr · vacancy 10.20% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Use Scenarios

    Best Use
    Office B
    $786.7K
    $688.4K – $917.8K (±1% cap)
    NOI $55,069 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.87%
    Second Best
    Mixed Use
    $518.1K
    $453.3K – $604.5K (±1% cap)
    NOI $36,267 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.18%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $1.01M
    $887.8K – $1.18M (±1% cap)
    NOI $71,023 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.15%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Live-work space

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Cornelius
    County
    Mecklenburg
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -80.8586
    Latitude
    35.4845

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Mixed-use property - Mixed-use property with renovation potential in a prime location.
    Where is this mixed-use property located?
    The property is located at 20230 N Main Street Cornelius, NC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $700,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime downtown Cornelius location with NMX zoning, supporting diverse commercial and residential uses.; Large 2,545 sq ft main level, suitable for residential or commercial development.; Renovation‑ready interior, allowing for customized build‑out.
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    Realmo CapRate Calculation

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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    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:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    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.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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