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Corner Lot Retail Storefront Opportunity
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$1,100,000

20904 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031

Retail storefront on a premium corner lot on Catawba Avenue with strong downtown visibility.

Property Size2,567 SF
Price / SF$428.52
Days on Market96

Property Features for 20904 Catawba Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,567 SF

Site & Location

Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes

Building Details

Year Built 1969
Listing Agency: Daedalus Realty LLC
Listed By: Judy Simmons
Source: Lewisandkirk
Added: Jul 17 Changed: Oct 11 Last Checked: Oct 7 at 2:17PM

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Investment Insights

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This retail storefront property is offered for sale on a premium corner lot along Catawba Avenue. The seller notes strong downtown visibility and positions the site for a wide range of retail and service concepts, including uses that may be approved by the city of Cornelius.

The property is described as being in the heart of Downtown Cornelius, just steps from active shops, cafés, restaurants, nightlife, Cornelius Elementary School, and the library. The remarks also cite proximity to the Cain Center for the Arts and quick access to I-77 (Exit 28), about a quarter mile away.

The seller lists possible uses pending approval of the city of Cornelius, including bicycle shop, coffee shop, brewery, restaurant, transmission shop, and muffler shop.

Key Highlights

  • Retail storefront on a premium corner lot along Catawba Avenue in downtown Cornelius.
  • Built in 1969.
  • About 0.25 miles to I‑77 (Exit 28) for quick highway access.

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$31,439
Cap Rate
2.86%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$628,780 $628.8K
Cap Rate 7%
$449,129 $449.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$349,322 $349.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,567 SF
Gross rent
$46.2K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.3K −$0.50/SF
EGI
$44.9K $17.50/SF
− OpEx
−$13.5K −$5.25/SF
NOI
$31.4K $12.25/SF
Area
Mecklenburg County, NC
Vacancy
2.80%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$628,780
Cap Rate 7%
$449,129
Cap Rate 9%
$349,322

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$449.1K
$393.0K – $524.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $31,439 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.86%
Second Best
Industrial
$205.6K
$179.9K – $239.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $14,393 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 1.31%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$829.5K
$725.8K – $967.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $58,063 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.28%
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Current Use

Pro Steering & Automotive Auto Repair Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Law Firm Parking Lot & Garage Grocery & Convenience Store HVAC Service Electrical Service

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
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

981
Businesses Nearby
22k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Groceries 100%
Food Lion Grocery Store Groceries
21,950 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 28031, NC

30,836
Population
14,194
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
61%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
14.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,203
Density / Sq Mi
$115,746
Median Household Income
$65,377
Median Earnings
$1,587
Median Rent
$497,400
Median Home Value
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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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Auto shop - Retail storefront on a premium corner lot on Catawba Avenue with strong downtown visibility.
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The property is located at 20904 Catawba Ave Cornelius, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,100,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Retail storefront on a premium corner lot along Catawba Avenue in downtown Cornelius.; Built in 1969.; About 0.25 miles to I‑77 (Exit 28) for quick highway access.
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