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7052 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882
16-unit multifamily property near Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Property Size8,940 SF
Price / SF$128.64
Days on Market1005
Property Features for 7052 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
8,940 SF
Class
B
Property subtype
Multifamily
Zoning
B-1
Building Details
Year Built
1972
Year Renovated
2023
Units
16
Listing Agency:
SVN | Wood Properties
(865) 936-9999
Listed By:
Jon Roosen · License #TN 366234
Source:
Crexi
Added: Nov 10, 2023
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Aug 11 at 5:53AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
The Trailblazer is a 16-unit investment property located in Townsend, Tennessee, approximately 8 minutes from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The property is also near Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, offering access to various attractions and activities. The property has been recently renovated and features new kitchenettes, fixtures, and furniture. Exterior updates include facade and landscaping improvements, as well as the addition of firepit areas and grills. The property, with a total size of 8940 square feet, could also be operated as a motel.
Key Highlights
- Prime location: Only 8 minutes from the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
- Recently renovated: Features brand‑new kitchenettes, fixtures, and furniture.
- Turn‑key property: Ready for immediate operation.
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
$80,838
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
7.03%
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%
$1,616,760
$1.6M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,154,829
$1.2M
Cap Rate 9%
$898,200
$898.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 8,940 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
$157.7K $17.64/SF
− Vacancy
−$10.7K −$1.20/SF
EGI
$147.0K $16.44/SF
− OpEx
−$66.1K −$7.40/SF
NOI
$80.8K $9.04/SF
Area
Blount County, TN
Vacancy
6.80%
Lease Rate
$17.64 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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%
$1,616,760
Cap Rate 7%
$1,154,829
Cap Rate 9%
$898,200
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$1.15M
$1.01M – $1.35M
NOI $80,838 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.03%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.60M
$3.15M – $4.20M
NOI $251,945 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 21.91%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
136
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Demographics for 37882, TN
3,061
Population
2,455
Households
1.2
Avg Household Size
58
Median Age
33%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
183.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
17
Density / Sq Mi
$61,875
Median Household Income
$35,473
Median Earnings
$1,032
Median Rent
$292,400
Median Home Value
Market
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Apartment building - 16-unit multifamily property near Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 7052 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy Townsend, TN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,150,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime location: Only 8 minutes from the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.; Recently renovated: Features brand‑new kitchenettes, fixtures, and furniture.; Turn‑key property: Ready for immediate operation.
