Highland Plaza Shopping
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3901 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37415
Established commercial center serving the Chattanooga market since 1989.
Property Size129,071 SF
Price / SF$100.87
Days on Market8
Property Features for 3901 Hixson Pike
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
129,071 SF
Property subtype
Retail
Occupancy
100%
Lease Type
NNN
Net Operating Income
$976,485
Building Details
Year Built
1989
Stories
1
Listing Agency:
Marcus & Millichap - Atlanta
Listed By:
Zachary Taylor · License #GA 266327
(678) 808-2780
Source:
Crexi
Added: Aug 27
Changed: Sep 3
Last Checked: Sep 3 at 1:53AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Highland Plaza is a shopping center located at 3901 Hixson Pike in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The property was built in 1989 and is identified for sale as a commercial retail asset.
Its location places the center within ZIP code 37415 and the Chattanooga MSA, providing a defined address for retail ownership and leasing consideration.
Its location places the center within ZIP code 37415 and the Chattanooga MSA, providing a defined address for retail ownership and leasing consideration.
Key Highlights
- Shopping center at 3901 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37415
- Built in 1989
- Located within the Chattanooga MSA
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
$997,461
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
7.66%
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%
$19,949,220
$19.9M
Cap Rate 7%
$14,249,443
$14.2M
Cap Rate 9%
$11,082,900
$11.1M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 129,071 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
$1.55M $12.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$123.9K −$0.96/SF
EGI
$1.42M $11.04/SF
− OpEx
−$427.5K −$3.31/SF
NOI
$997.5K $7.73/SF
Area
Chattanooga, TN
Vacancy
8.00%
Lease Rate
$12.00 /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%
$19,949,220
Cap Rate 7%
$14,249,443
Cap Rate 9%
$11,082,900
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$14.25M
$12.47M – $16.62M
NOI $997,461 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.66%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$28.51M
$24.94M – $33.26M
NOI $1,995,417 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 15.33%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
430
Businesses Nearby
141k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Shops & Services 41%
Groceries 29%
Dining 18%
Superstores 12%
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Groceries
40,370 visits/mo
0.1 miles
Weigel's
Shops & Services
20,530 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Big Lots
Superstores
17,309 visits/mo
0.1 miles
Five Below
Shops & Services
14,742 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Taco Bell
Dining
12,193 visits/mo
0.5 miles
Demographics for 37415, TN
23,580
Population
11,970
Households
2
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
45%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
17.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,347
Density / Sq Mi
$67,027
Median Household Income
$42,933
Median Earnings
$1,240
Median Rent
$261,900
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Shopping center - Established commercial center serving the Chattanooga market since 1989.
Where is this shopping center located?
The property is located at 3901 Hixson Pike Chattanooga, TN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $13,020,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Shopping center at 3901 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37415; Built in 1989; Located within the Chattanooga MSA
