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Commercial Land with Dual Frontage
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$599,000

2970 E Hwy 11, Bluff City, TN 37618

COMMERCIAL - Bluff City, TN

Property Size2,440 SF
Lot Size1.64 Acres
Price / SF$245.49
Days on Market303

Property Features for 2970 E Hwy 11

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning B3
Subdivision Not In Subdivision
Directions On Highway 11E across from South Entrance of Bristol Motor Speedway
Standard status Active
APN 067o A 006.00
Size 2,440 SF
Lot size 1.64 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 3913

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Heat Pump (Heating)
Cooling system Heat Pump
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1948
Building materials Brick
Roof type Shingle
Listing Agency: RE/MAX Preferred
Listed By: Tim Carter · License #319947
Added: Oct 14, 2025 Changed: Aug 12 Last Checked: Aug 12 at 6:06PM
MLS# 9987054

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1.64-acre commercial land parcel includes a 2,440-square-foot property with brick construction, shingle roofing, and heat-pump heating and cooling. The site is zoned B3 and has public water and public sewer service. The improvements date to 1948, and the property was previously used as a service station and two single-family homes.

The tract is positioned across from Bristol Motor Speedway in Bluff City, Tennessee. Road frontage is available along both the front and back of the property, providing access from two sides. Its commercial zoning and existing utility connections support evaluation for future commercial use, subject to buyer and buyer-agent verification.

Key Highlights

  • 1.64‑acre commercial land parcel
  • 2,440‑square‑foot property with brick construction
  • B3 zoning

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$37,700
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
6.29%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$754,000 $754.0K
Cap Rate 7%
$538,571 $538.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$418,889 $418.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,440 SF 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.
Gross rent
$56.2K $23.04/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.4K −$0.97/SF
EGI
$53.9K $22.07/SF
− OpEx
−$16.2K −$6.62/SF
NOI
$37.7K $15.45/SF
Area
Sullivan County, TN
Vacancy
4.20%
Lease Rate
$23.04 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$754,000
Cap Rate 7%
$538,571
Cap Rate 9%
$418,889

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$538.6K
$471.3K – $628.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $37,700 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.29%
Second Best
Specialty Retail
$368.6K
$322.5K – $430.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $25,803 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.31%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$913.7K
$799.5K – $1.07M (±1% cap)
NOI $63,962 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.68%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Bales Auto Sales Car Dealership

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Law Firm Restaurant HVAC Service Electrical Service Auto Parts 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.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

109
Businesses Nearby
7k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 100%
Dollar General Shops & Services
7,489 visits/mo 0.5 miles

Demographics for 37618, TN

12,729
Population
6,250
Households
2
Avg Household Size
47
Median Age
17%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
69.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
184
Density / Sq Mi
$58,413
Median Household Income
$37,003
Median Earnings
$880
Median Rent
$174,000
Median Home Value

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Commercial land - B3-zoned tract with public water and sewer service near Bristol Motor Speedway.
Where is this commercial land located?
The property is located at 2970 E Hwy 11 Bluff City, TN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $599,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1.64‑acre commercial land parcel; 2,440‑square‑foot property with brick construction; B3 zoning
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