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    2540 1st Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602

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    High-visibility commercial property with carwash and retail building.

    Type:Retail, Mixed Use, Special Purpose
    Added:
    Jan 30, 2026
    Days on Market:
    105
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 17 at 1:14 pm

    Property Features for 2540 1st Ave SW

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Retail, Mixed Use, Special Purpose

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    Listing Contact
    Shana White

    Listing agent Shana White License #NC 285523

    Listing office Commercial First

    Listing date Jan 30, 2026

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    HighLights

    • High‑visibility commercial property in the heart of South Hickory corridor.
    • Versatile mixed‑use commercial site suitable for owner‑operators, investors, or developers.
    • Includes a self‑serve carwash and retail building.
    • Opportunity for redevelopment.
    • Package store has a month‑to‑month lease.
    • Located on 1st Avenue SW.

    Overview

    This high-visibility commercial property is located on 1st Avenue SW in the South Hickory corridor. It features a mixed-use commercial site with a self-serve carwash and a retail building. This property is suitable for owner-operators, investors, or developers. The package store has a month-to-month lease. The sale includes the real estate only, not the businesses. The property is in RR Right-of-Way along the rear of the property.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Self service car ...

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    • Local Demand
    City
    Hickory
    County
    Catawba
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -81.3813475
    Latitude
    35.7293357

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Self service car wash - High-visibility commercial property with carwash and retail building.
    Where is this self service car wash located?
    The property is located at 2540 1st Ave SW Hickory, NC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $615,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: High‑visibility commercial property in the heart of South Hickory corridor.; Versatile mixed‑use commercial site suitable for owner‑operators, investors, or developers.; Includes a self‑serve carwash and retail building.
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    Real Estate License ID: NC 285523
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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 approach

    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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