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Durham Automotive/Retail Opportunity

901 E Trinity Ave, Durham, NC 27704

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Vacant property in Durham with high visibility and strong potential.

Type:Retail, Mixed Use

Property size:

2,640 SF

Price / SF:

$246/SF

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HighLights

Prime location on a high‑traffic corridor ensures excellent visibility and strong demand.
Tenant ready to sign a Double Net (NN) lease at $5,500/month for immediate cash flow.
Suitable for both investors and owner‑users, offering maximum flexibility.
Body‑shop‑ready facility, a scarce and desirable asset in Durham.
Strong potential cap rate with minimal landlord responsibilities under the NN lease.
Automotive and light industrial properties are in high demand.

For Sale

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Vacant property in Durham with high visibility and strong potential.

Type:Retail, Mixed Use

Property size:

2,640 SF

Price / SF:

$246/SF

Added:: Nov 17, 2025
Days on Market:: 231
Last Refresh:: May 12 at 9:38 pm

Property Features for 901 E Trinity Ave

General Information

Standard status: Active
Size: 2,640 SF
Property subtype: Retail, Mixed Use

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Jose Cruz

Listing office CENTURY 21 Triangle Group

Listing date Nov 17, 2025

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HighLights

Prime location on a high‑traffic corridor ensures excellent visibility and strong demand.
Tenant ready to sign a Double Net (NN) lease at $5,500/month for immediate cash flow.
Suitable for both investors and owner‑users, offering maximum flexibility.
Body‑shop‑ready facility, a scarce and desirable asset in Durham.
Strong potential cap rate with minimal landlord responsibilities under the NN lease.
Automotive and light industrial properties are in high demand.

Overview

This property presents an exceptional opportunity in Durham's thriving market. The 2,640 square-foot property is currently vacant, offering flexibility for various uses. Its prime location along a high-traffic corridor ensures excellent visibility, strong demand, and long-term appreciation potential. Automotive and light industrial properties remain in high demand, and body-shop-ready facilities in Durham are scarce, making this an especially desirable asset. The property is fully available for owner-users who want to occupy the space themselves, offering maximum flexibility based on your needs. For investors seeking immediate cash flow and a strong potential cap rate with minimal landlord responsibilities, there is a tenant ready to sign at $5,500/month on a Double Net (NN) lease.

Local Financial Insights For Mixed Use

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up

Component	$	$/SF
Gross rent	$63.4k	$24.00
− Vacancy	−$6.3k	−$2.40
EGI	$57.0k	$21.60
− OpEx	−$21.4k	−$8.10
NOI	$35.6k	$13.50

2,640 SF · lease $24.00/SF/yr · vacancy 10.00% · expense 37.50%

Alternative Uses

Best Use

Mixed Use

$509.1K

$445.5K – $594.0K (±1% cap)

NOI $35,640 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.48%

Second Best

Industrial

$498.4K

$436.1K – $581.4K (±1% cap)

NOI $34,886 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.37%

Theoretical Best

Office A

$852.5K

$745.9K – $994.6K (±1% cap)

NOI $59,674 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.18%

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

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Personal Touch Auto ... Car Wash Chris And Son Auto Repair Shop

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City: Durham
County: Durham
State: North Carolina
Longitude: -78.8831325
Latitude: 36.0077931

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Retail properties & Spaces
NC
Durham
27704
901 E Trinity Ave

What type of property is this?

Retail property - Vacant property in Durham with high visibility and strong potential.

Where is this retail property located?

The property is located at 901 E Trinity Ave Durham, NC.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $650,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Prime location on a high‑traffic corridor ensures excellent visibility and strong demand.; Tenant ready to sign a Double Net (NN) lease at $5,500/month for immediate cash flow.; Suitable for both investors and owner‑users, offering maximum flexibility.