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Freestanding Round Retail Building
For Sale
$525,000

738 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804

Commercial Sale, Asheville, NC

Property Size2,210 SF
Lot Size0.13 Acres
Price / SF$237.56
Days on Market634

Property Features for 738 Merrimon Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Retail
Zoning description CBII
Rooms Basement
Parking 5
Basement Storage Space
Standard status Active
APN 9740-30-8932-00000
Lot size 0.13 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description DIST:9 CITY/MUNI/TWP:CITY OF ASHEVILLE DEED DATE:03/15/2016 DEED:5405-0453 SUBDIV:JW NICHOLS PROP LOT:PT LT 5 PLAT:0001-0036 MAP REF:MB 1 PG 36
Legal Description DIST:9 CITY/MUNI/TWP:CITY OF ASHEVILLE DEED DATE:03/15/2016 DEED:5405-0453 SUBDIV:JW NICHOLS PROP LOT:PT LT 5 PLAT:0001-0036 MAP REF:MB 1 PG 36

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Central
Cooling system Central Air

Building Details

Year built 2000
Listing Agency: EXP Realty LLC
Listed By: Dora Liao · License #292604
Added: Feb 7, 2025 Changed: Oct 8 Last Checked: Nov 2 at 5:06PM
MLS# 4220017

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Investment Insights

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This freestanding retail building has a circular form and dates to 2000. It contains approximately 2,210 square feet on a 0.13-acre parcel, with central heating and central air conditioning. A basement is also listed among the property’s rooms, and the site is served by public sewer.

The property is on Merrimon Avenue in North Asheville. Nearby amenities named for the area include Ingles Market, the U.S. Post Office, and Truist Bank. Downtown Asheville and I-240 are identified as accessible from the property.

Key Highlights

  • Freestanding retail building with a round design
  • Approximately 2,210 square feet on a 0.13‑acre lot
  • Built in 2000

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$25,913
Cap Rate
4.94%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$518,260 $518.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$370,186 $370.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$287,922 $287.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,210 SF
Gross rent
$37.7K $17.04/SF
− Vacancy
−$640 −$0.29/SF
EGI
$37.0K $16.75/SF
− OpEx
−$11.1K −$5.03/SF
NOI
$25.9K $11.73/SF
Area
Buncombe County, NC
Vacancy
1.70%
Lease Rate
$17.04 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$518,260
Cap Rate 7%
$370,186
Cap Rate 9%
$287,922

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$370.2K
$323.9K – $431.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $25,913 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.94%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$698.8K
$611.5K – $815.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $48,918 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.32%
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Current Use

Retail space

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Computer & Electronic Repair Plumbing Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Auto Parts Store Bakery

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

789
Businesses Nearby
154k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Groceries 35% Dining 33% Shops & Services 22% Home Improvements & Furnishings 10%
Ingles Groceries
34,854 visits/mo 0.4 miles
The Fresh Market Groceries
19,343 visits/mo 0.4 miles
McDonald's Dining
16,533 visits/mo 0.0 miles
Wendy's Dining
10,700 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Young Ace Hardware Of North Asheville Home Improvements & Furnishings
9,989 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Demographics for 28804, NC

23,964
Population
11,716
Households
2
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
60%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
28.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
835
Density / Sq Mi
$79,709
Median Household Income
$37,169
Median Earnings
$1,399
Median Rent
$528,500
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Central heating and air conditioning serve this standalone commercial property on Merrimon Avenue.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 738 Merrimon Avenue Asheville, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $525,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Freestanding retail building with a round design; Approximately 2,210 square feet on a 0.13‑acre lot; Built in 2000
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