Waffle House NNN Ground
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613 Thornton Rd, Lithia Springs, GA 30122
Long-term tenant, strong fundamentals, absolute NNN ground lease.
Property Size1,760 SF
Price / SF$377.84
Days on Market173
Property Features for 613 Thornton Rd
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,760 SF
Class
A
Property subtype
Retail
Occupancy
100%
Lease Type
Absolute Net
Investment Type
Net Lease
Net Operating Income
$36,637
Building Details
Year Built
2003
Tenancy
Single
Listing Agency:
SWE Realty
(470) 237-2051
Listed By:
Luke Waters · License #GA 360459
Source:
Crexi
Added: Feb 19
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Aug 9 at 11:27AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This commercial real estate property features a long-term Waffle House tenant operating under an absolute NNN ground lease, requiring no landlord responsibilities. The property benefits from a prime corner location on Thornton Road, offering excellent visibility and full signalized access. The location experiences strong daily traffic counts exceeding 40,000 vehicles per day. Situated in a dense, affluent trade area, the property is surrounded by over 46,000 residents within a 3-mile radius, with an average household income above $90,000. The property is adjacent to a high-traffic QuikTrip and has immediate access to I-20, reinforcing its location.
Key Highlights
- Absolute NNN ground lease with NO landlord responsibilities.
- Prime corner location on Thornton Road with excellent visibility and full signalized access.
- Strong daily traffic counts (40,000+ VPD).
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
$28,284
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
4.25%
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%
$565,680
$565.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$404,057
$404.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$314,267
$314.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,760 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
$40.6K $23.04/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.8K −$1.61/SF
EGI
$37.7K $21.43/SF
− OpEx
−$9.4K −$5.36/SF
NOI
$28.3K $16.07/SF
Area
Douglas County, GA
Vacancy
7.00%
Lease Rate
$23.04 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$565,680
Cap Rate 7%
$404,057
Cap Rate 9%
$314,267
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$404.1K
$353.6K – $471.4K
NOI $28,284 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.25%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$492.0K
$430.5K – $574.0K
NOI $34,439 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.18%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
544
Businesses Nearby
5k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Home Improvements & Furnishings 64%
Shops & Services 36%
Woodcraft
Home Improvements & Furnishings
1,478 visits/mo
0.1 miles
Copart
Shops & Services
1,360 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Johnstone Supply
Home Improvements & Furnishings
1,143 visits/mo
0.1 miles
Safelite AutoGlass
Shops & Services
612 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Rexel
Home Improvements & Furnishings
415 visits/mo
0.1 miles
Demographics for 30122, GA
24,044
Population
11,679
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
33%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
24.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
973
Density / Sq Mi
$64,072
Median Household Income
$41,835
Median Earnings
$1,496
Median Rent
$225,000
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Breakfast & diner - Long-term tenant, strong fundamentals, absolute NNN ground lease.
Where is this breakfast & diner located?
The property is located at 613 Thornton Rd Lithia Springs, GA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $665,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Absolute NNN ground lease with NO landlord responsibilities.; Prime corner location on Thornton Road with excellent visibility and full signalized access.; Strong daily traffic counts (40,000+ VPD).
