NNN Property with Automotive
New
For Sale
$875,000
921 Midway, Durham, NC 27703
Three suites combine automotive service bays and a music studio with private bathrooms and dedicated office areas.
Property Size3,895 SF
Price / SF$224.65
Days on Market4
Property Features for 921 Midway
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
3,895 SF
Property subtype
Commercial
Zoning
CG
Occupancy
70%
Additional Details
Service Bays
2
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$2,576
Amenities
drive-in door
private bathroom
dedicated office space
Building Details
Year Built
1989
Buildings
1
Tenancy
Multi
Listing Agency:
CITYPLAT
(919) 743-0030
Listed By:
GRAHAM STOREY · License #298847
Source:
Corcoran
Added: Aug 19
Changed: Aug 22
Last Checked: Aug 22 at 3:43AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located at 921 Midway in Durham, this 3,895-square-foot commercial property contains three separate suites. Two are configured as automotive shop bays, while the third operates as a music studio. Each unit includes a private bathroom and dedicated office space, and each automotive bay has a 9' x 9' drive-in door.
Built in 1989, the property received a new roof in 2025. Two suites are occupied under NNN leases, resulting in 70% leased occupancy; tenants cover taxes, insurance, and CAM expenses under those agreements. The third suite provides additional occupancy flexibility. The property is zoned Commercial General (CG) under Durham's UDO.
Built in 1989, the property received a new roof in 2025. Two suites are occupied under NNN leases, resulting in 70% leased occupancy; tenants cover taxes, insurance, and CAM expenses under those agreements. The third suite provides additional occupancy flexibility. The property is zoned Commercial General (CG) under Durham's UDO.
Key Highlights
- 3,895‑square‑foot property with three suites
- Two suites configured as automotive shop bays; third suite is a music studio
- 9' x 9' drive‑in door in each unit
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
$51,470
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
5.88%
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%
$1,029,400
$1.0M
Cap Rate 7%
$735,286
$735.3K
Cap Rate 9%
$571,889
$571.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,895 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
$78.1K $20.04/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.5K −$1.16/SF
EGI
$73.5K $18.88/SF
− OpEx
−$22.1K −$5.66/SF
NOI
$51.5K $13.21/SF
Area
Durham, NC
Vacancy
5.80%
Lease Rate
$20.04 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$1,029,400
Cap Rate 7%
$735,286
Cap Rate 9%
$571,889
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Industrial
$735.3K
$643.4K – $857.8K
NOI $51,470 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.88%
Second Best
Retail
$641.5K
$561.3K – $748.4K
NOI $44,905 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.13%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.26M
$1.10M – $1.47M
NOI $88,042 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.06%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Service bays
70%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
138
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Demographics for 27703, NC
61,539
Population
27,122
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
45%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
49.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,253
Density / Sq Mi
$86,953
Median Household Income
$51,462
Median Earnings
$1,469
Median Rent
$340,500
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
NNN property - Three suites combine automotive service bays and a music studio with private bathrooms and dedicated office areas.
Where is this nnn property located?
The property is located at 921 Midway Durham, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $875,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3,895‑square‑foot property with three suites; Two suites configured as automotive shop bays; third suite is a music studio; 9' x 9' drive‑in door in each unit
