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Montauk Highway Commercial Opportunity
For Sale
$1,200,000

494 Montauk Hwy, East Quogue, NY 11942

2,512 SF building on 0.26 acres, Village Business zone.

Property Size2,512 SF
Lot Size0.26 Acres
Price / SF$477.71
Days on Market156

Property Features for 494 Montauk Hwy

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,512 SF
Lot size 0.26 Acres
Property subtype Commercial

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $8,804

Building Details

Year Built 1978
Listing Agency: DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE
Listed By: Susan Connelly · License #977929
Source: Elliman
Added: Mar 10 Changed: Aug 12 Last Checked: Aug 12 at 10:09AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This property features a 2,512 square foot building situated on 0.26 acres. It benefits from a newer 50-year metal roof and a newer propane gas furnace. The property is zoned Village Business and is located on highly-trafficked Montauk Highway. An adjacent 1.01-acre lot is also available for sale. The existing hardware store business and inventory, excluding the machinery rental business, are available for purchase for an additional cost. This property is suitable for contractors needing outdoor storage, investors, or developers, offering the opportunity to establish a business in the Hamptons.

Key Highlights

  • Highly‑trafficked Montauk Hwy location
  • Zoned Village Business
  • Newer 50‑year metal roof

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
$49,112
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
4.09%
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%
$982,240 $982.2K
Cap Rate 7%
$701,600 $701.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$545,689 $545.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,512 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
$75.4K $30.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.2K −$2.07/SF
EGI
$70.2K $27.93/SF
− OpEx
−$21.0K −$8.38/SF
NOI
$49.1K $19.55/SF
Area
Suffolk County, NY
Vacancy
6.90%
Lease Rate
$30.00 /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%
$982,240
Cap Rate 7%
$701,600
Cap Rate 9%
$545,689

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$701.6K
$613.9K – $818.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $49,112 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.09%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$765.3K
$669.6K – $892.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $53,569 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.46%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Ryder Hardware Building Supply

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm HVAC Service Pharmacy Auto Parts Store Spa & Massage Center Grocery & Convenience 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

198
Businesses Nearby
7k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 100%
7-Eleven Shops & Services
7,417 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 11942, NY

5,571
Population
3,471
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
51%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
8.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
655
Density / Sq Mi
$106,875
Median Household Income
$50,816
Median Earnings
$1,785
Median Rent
$801,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - 2,512 SF building on 0.26 acres, Village Business zone.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 494 Montauk Hwy East Quogue, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,200,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Highly‑trafficked Montauk Hwy location; Zoned Village Business; Newer 50‑year metal roof
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