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    5425 US Highway 280, Birmingham, AL 35242

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    Excellent opportunity for ground lease, purchase, or renovation.

    Type:Retail
    Added:
    Mar 18, 2024
    Days on Market:
    812
    Last Refresh:
    May 12 at 11:30 pm

    Property Features for 5425 US Highway 280

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Retail

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    Mark Hollis
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    Listing agent Mark Hollis License #AL

    Listing office LAH Commercial Real Estate Mountain Brook

    Listing date Mar 18, 2024

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    HighLights

    • Prime retail frontage on U.S. Hwy 280.
    • High traffic count: over 58,520 VPD.
    • Located in Shelby County, one of the fastest growing counties in Alabama.
    • Approximately 102 feet of frontage on Hwy 280.
    • Suitable for new construction or renovation of existing building.
    • Well positioned for retail, restaurant, banking, professional and many other uses.

    Overview

    This property features prime retail frontage on U.S. Hwy 280, presenting an excellent opportunity for ground lease or purchase for new construction or renovation of the existing building. Originally developed as a car wash in 2003, it includes 5 bays and 1 automated tunnel wash, along with an equipment room and storage area. Note that the car wash has been out of operation for over 5 years. The site benefits from a traffic count exceeding 58,520 vehicles per day and has approximately 102 feet of frontage on Hwy 280. Located in Shelby County, one of the fastest-growing counties in Alabama, the property is within a mile of numerous upscale residential communities, offering quick access to Morningside. Its location is well-suited for retail, restaurant, banking, professional services, and various other uses.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Car washes

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    City
    Birmingham
    County
    Shelby
    State
    Alabama
    Longitude
    -86.7086
    Latitude
    33.3752

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Car wash - Excellent opportunity for ground lease, purchase, or renovation.
    Where is this car wash located?
    The property is located at 5425 US Highway 280 Birmingham, AL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,397,500.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime retail frontage on U.S. Hwy 280.; High traffic count: over 58,520 VPD.; Located in Shelby County, one of the fastest growing counties in Alabama.
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    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

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    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

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
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    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

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