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    5548 Alabama Highway 117, Mentone, AL 35984

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    $325,000

    COMMERCIAL - Mentone, AL

    Lot size:
    1.30 Acres
    Added:
    Jun 4, 2026
    Days on Market:
    2
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 5 at 1:06 am

    Property Features for 5548 Alabama Highway 117

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    1008270001011.000
    Lot size
    1.30 Acres

    Utilities

    Water source
    Public

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    Listing Contact
    Donna Willingham

    Listing agent Donna Willingham License #102423

    Listing office Ole Heritage Realty, Inc. 217 Gault Avenue N, Fort Payne, AL

    Listing date Jun 4, 2026

    MLS# 21919941 Listing URL

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    HighLights

    • 1.3‑acre property in downtown Mentone
    • Public water available
    • Currently zoned residential, with the option for commercial conversion
    • Sidewalk access and highway visibility

    Overview

    This is a 1.3-acre development parcel in the heart of downtown Mentone, offered for sale for a variety of uses. The property is currently zoned residential, with the option described in the remarks for commercial conversion. It also features sidewalk access, supporting convenient pedestrian use once developed.

    Located at 5548 Alabama Highway 117 in DeKalb County, the site is positioned for visibility along the highway and nearby downtown activity. The listing notes excellent highway visibility and high traffic exposure, along with walkability to local shops and restaurants.

    For buyers and operators, this parcel can be considered when you want a centrally located tract with both street-facing presence and pedestrian access. The residential zoning and the stated possibility of commercial conversion make it a fit for parties exploring build-to-suit options, redevelopment, or use after rezoning approval. Interested tenants, owners, and investors can evaluate the property’s intended improvements in light of the zoning status provided and the development goals for a downtown-facing site on Alabama Highway 117.
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    Residential land & home ...

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    City
    Mentone
    County
    DeKalb
    State
    Alabama
    Longitude
    -85.581826
    Latitude
    34.576152

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Residential land & home lot - A downtown Mentone parcel with highway visibility and sidewalk access, currently residentially zoned with potential commercial conversion.
    Where is this residential land & home lot located?
    The property is located at 5548 Alabama Highway 117 Mentone, AL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $325,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 1.3‑acre property in downtown Mentone; Public water available; Currently zoned residential, with the option for commercial conversion
    (256) 635-8245
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    Listing Contact
    Donna Willingham
    Real Estate License ID: 102423
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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