Building Details

Year Built 1950

Listing Agency: Cafe Realty LLC

Listed By: Scot McKinney · License #000120095 Show Phone

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1,400-square-foot automotive property occupies a fully fenced 0.5-acre site assembled from two parcels. Improvements include two garage spaces, a covered two-bay carport, an office or reception area, a bathroom, and a secure outbuilding for storage. RV hookups are also in place, adding flexibility for the property’s approved commercial uses.

Built in 1950, the property is located at 3710 Old Lee Hwy in Cherokee, Alabama. The configuration is suited to an automotive shop, general contractor operation, equipment storage, or another commercial use requiring secured outdoor space and functional service areas.

Key Highlights

• Fully fenced 0.5‑acre site comprising 2 parcels
• 1,400 SF automotive property built in 1950
• 2 garage spaces plus a covered 2‑bay carport

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

$8,736

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

6.99%

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%

$174,720 $174.7K

Cap Rate 7%

$124,800 $124.8K

Cap Rate 9%

$97,067 $97.1K

Market Conditions

NOI Build-Up for 1,400 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

$13.9K $9.96/SF

− Vacancy

−$1.5K −$1.05/SF

EGI

$12.5K $8.91/SF

− OpEx

−$3.7K −$2.67/SF

NOI

$8.7K $6.24/SF

Area

Colbert County, AL

Vacancy

10.50%

Lease Rate

$9.96 /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%

$174,720

Cap Rate 7%

$124,800

Cap Rate 9%

$97,067

Alternative Uses

Best Use

Retail

$124.8K

$109.2K – $145.6K (±1% cap)

NOI $8,736 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.99%

Second Best

Industrial

$79.6K

$69.7K – $92.9K (±1% cap)

NOI $5,574 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.46%

Theoretical Best

Office A

$223.6K

$195.6K – $260.8K (±1% cap)

NOI $15,650 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.52%

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Auto shops

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Repair Shop Furniture & Home Goods Pharmacy Hair Salon (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Big Box & Wholesale 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

Yes

Fenced yard

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

80

Businesses Nearby

Well-served

Demand for This Use

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Demographics for 35616, AL

3,756

Population

1,993

Households

1.9

Avg Household Size

47

Median Age

13%

College-Educated

86%

High-School Grad

216.0 sq mi

ZIP Area

17

Density / Sq Mi

$47,083

Median Household Income

$41,868

Median Earnings

$820

Median Rent

$94,100

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?

Auto shop - Functional commercial site with enclosed work areas, office space, storage, and RV hookups.

Where is this auto shop located?

The property is located at 3710 Old Lee Hwy Cherokee, AL.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $125,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Fully fenced 0.5‑acre site comprising 2 parcels; 1,400 SF automotive property built in 1950; 2 garage spaces plus a covered 2‑bay carport