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    87 N Merrimon Ave Asheville, NC 28801

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    2.89-acre commercial land in high-demand Asheville corridor.

    Lot size:
    2.89 Acres

    Property Features for 87 N Merrimon Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Zoning
    CG
    Lot size
    2.89 Acres

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    Listing Contact
    Roshan Bhula
    Source: Crexi

    Listing Agency: Bhula Realty Group Listing Agent: Roshan Bhula

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    Overview

    Prime Development Site in Asheville

    This 2.89-acre development site is located in North Asheville within the Reynolds Mountain / Merrimon Avenue corridor. This area is characterized by constrained supply and high demand. The Asheville metro area is experiencing in-migration, population growth, and employment expansion, which is driving demand for residential, mixed-use, hospitality, medical, and neighborhood retail development. Buncombe County has a limited supply of entitled commercial land due to topography, infrastructure constraints, and restrictive zoning. This has reinforced pricing power, absorption, and investor demand across North Asheville, particularly along Merrimon Avenue, a commercial corridor with traffic and retail synergy. A luxury villa development is under construction adjacent to the site, with Phase I consisting of 14 units and Phase II planned for an additional 28 villas. Reynolds Village, featuring apartments above retail, has approximately 98.5% occupancy and over 40 operating businesses. The property is zoned Community Shopping, allowing a range of commercial uses including retail, food and beverage, office, medical, hospitality, service, and flex uses, with residential density achievable through approval. The site offers visibility, access to I-26, and proximity to employment and retail nodes.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Commercial land

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Pharmacy

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Asheville
    County
    Buncombe
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -82.55276
    Latitude
    35.602573

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    What type of property is this?
    Commercial land - 2.89-acre commercial land in high-demand Asheville corridor.
    Where is this commercial land located?
    The property is located at 87 N Merrimon Ave Asheville, NC.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Located in the highly desirable Reynolds Mountain / Merrimon Avenue corridor of North Asheville.; - 2.89-acre development site zoned Community Shopping, allowing a broad range of commercial uses.; - Strong market demand demonstrated by the adjacent luxury villa development with Phase I selling at $900,000+ and Phase II planned.
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    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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    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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    Example Calculation

    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

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    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

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

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    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
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    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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

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