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Renovated Mixed-Use Property
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$895,000

242 W Academy St Unit 000, Wendell, NC 27591

Two renovated buildings combine short-term rental use with office and retail functionality.

Property Size1,632 SF
Price / SF$246.42
Days on Market57

Property Features for 242 W Academy St Unit 000

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,632 SF
Zoning office/retail

Site & Location

Road Access Yes
Utilities to Site Yes

Additional Details

Gross Income $25,000
Office Units 1

Amenities

conference table
kitchen
eating area
classroom
storage

Building Details

Year Built 1915
Buildings 1
Building Size 1,632 SF
Tenancy Single
Listing Agency: Five County Realty
Listed By: Amanda Rivera · License #200524
Source: Bradberrygarnerrealestate
Added: Aug 22 Changed: Oct 9 Last Checked: Oct 16 at 10:39AM

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Investment Insights

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This mixed-use property includes two renovated buildings with separate addresses, utility services, and power connections. The first is a 2,000-square-foot historic home built in 1915 and operated as a short-term rental. The second is a 1,632-square-foot single-tenant office and retail building with four office or deck spaces, a conference table, kitchen and eating area, classroom seating for 20, and storage. The property has an established short-term rental history and additional office and retail rental use.

The buildings front Wendell Blvd, Marshburn Rd, and Academy St in Downtown Wendell. The home is currently zoned residential with commercial conversion noted as an option, while the second building carries office and retail zoning. Separate addresses are identified at 242 W Academy and 3169 Wendell Blvd.

Key Highlights

  • Two renovated buildings totaling 3,632 square feet
  • Historic 2,000‑square‑foot home built in 1915
  • 1,632‑square‑foot office and retail building

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$64,444
Cap Rate
7.20%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,288,880 $1.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$920,629 $920.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$716,044 $716.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,632 SF
Gross rent
$98.1K $27.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.0K −$1.65/SF
EGI
$92.1K $25.35/SF
− OpEx
−$27.6K −$7.60/SF
NOI
$64.4K $17.74/SF
Area
Wake County, NC
Vacancy
6.12%
Lease Rate
$27.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,288,880
Cap Rate 7%
$920,629
Cap Rate 9%
$716,044

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$920.6K
$805.6K – $1.07M (±1% cap)
NOI $64,444 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.20%
Second Best
Office B
$796.5K
$696.9K – $929.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $55,753 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.23%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$1.04M
$907.4K – $1.21M (±1% cap)
NOI $72,592 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.11%
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Current Use

Short term rental ...

Suggested Use

Top Pick Pharmacy Electrical Service Skin Care Clinic Grocery & Convenience Store Furniture & Home Goods (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

1
Office units
Single-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Paved road access
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

411
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 27591, NC

24,677
Population
10,109
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
31%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
66.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
371
Density / Sq Mi
$76,710
Median Household Income
$42,758
Median Earnings
$1,280
Median Rent
$288,100
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in South region

14.4% 2019
16.4% 2020
17.3% 2021
18% 2022
18.6% 2023
20.3% 2024
20.2% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Two renovated buildings combine short-term rental use with office and retail functionality.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 242 W Academy St Unit 000 Wendell, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $895,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two renovated buildings totaling 3,632 square feet; Historic 2,000‑square‑foot home built in 1915; 1,632‑square‑foot office and retail building
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