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Industrial Flex Parcel with Yard

4501 River Rd Hickory, NC 28602

4501 River Rd, Hickory, NC, 28602
$2,000,000
For Sale
$2,000,000

6,000 SF metal building with ground-level roll-up door and yard area on a highway-accessible mixed-use parcel.

Property Size6,000 SF
Lot Size5.16 Acres
Price / SF$333.33
Days on Market64

Property Features for 4501 River Rd

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
6,000 SF
Lot size
5.16 Acres
Listing agency Boyd & Hassell Industrial-Commercial
Listed by Gavin Mitchell · License #218225
Source Exprealty
Added: May 19 Updated: Jul 21 at 6:29AM Checked: Jul 21 at 6:29AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This hard-to-find commercial mixed-use parcel includes an existing 6,000 SF metal building designed for commercial, retail, service, and mixed-use activity. The warehouse features a 10' x 10' ground level door and 12–14' clear height. The 5.16-acre site includes outdoor space for yard storage, and may support expansion or redevelopment in line with the property’s intended uses.

The parcel is positioned along one of the Catawba Valley’s most-traveled corridors with direct access and exceptional exposure. The property is zoned 321-ED(MX) with an ED-O overlay, built for development along Hwy 321, and it benefits from significant new residential development underway nearby.

For buyers seeking an existing warehouse improvement with room for outdoor storage and future changes, this property offers immediate utility alongside a site that can accommodate additional site planning needs.

Key Highlights

  • 6,000 SF metal building on a 5.16‑acre mixed‑use commercial parcel with highway access.
  • Zoned 321‑ED(MX) with ED‑O overlay for commercial, retail, service, and mixed‑use development.
  • Building includes a 10' x 10' ground‑level door and 12–14' clear height in the warehouse.

Local Financial Insights For Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $100.8k $16.80
− Vacancy −$7.3k −$1.21
EGI $93.5k $15.59
− OpEx −$28.1k −$4.68
NOI $65.5k $10.91
6,000 SF · lease $16.80/SF/yr · vacancy 7.20% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$935.4K
$818.5K – $1.09M (±1% cap)
NOI $65,480 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.27%
Second Best
Flex RnD
$873.4K
$764.3K – $1.02M (±1% cap)
NOI $61,140 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.06%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.75M
$1.53M – $2.04M (±1% cap)
NOI $122,688 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.13%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Velocity Storage Solutions, ... Construction Company velocity storage Construction Company

Suggested Use

Dental Office Auto Repair Shop Law Firm Auto Parts Store Electrical Service Garden Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Accounting Firm Pet Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Flex space - 6,000 SF metal building with ground-level roll-up door and yard area on a highway-accessible mixed-use parcel.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 4501 River Rd Hickory, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,000,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 6,000 SF metal building on a 5.16‑acre mixed‑use commercial parcel with highway access.; Zoned 321‑ED(MX) with ED‑O overlay for commercial, retail, service, and mixed‑use development.; Building includes a 10' x 10' ground‑level door and 12–14' clear height in the warehouse.
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