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    324 Sanford Dr, Morganton, NC 28655

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    • Car washes
    • 2,630 SF
    • 0.51 lot acres
    For Sale
    $599,000
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    Corner Lot with High Visibility For Sale
    $599,000

    Corner Lot with High Visibility

    Prime commercial land with high traffic and development potential.

    324 Sanford Drive, Morganton, NC 28655
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    Property ID
    US53-4038890
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    • Car washes

    Property Details for 324 Sanford Dr

    Year built
    1987
    Construction
    STEEL FRAME
    Lot size
    0.51 lot acres
    Zone code
    HIGH INTENSITY DIST
    Property type
    Car washes
    APN
    42251
    APU
    42251

    Sales History

    Date Price Buyer Seller Deed Type Mortgage
    May 9, 2017 $750,000 Wash Guys Of Morganton INC Morganton Savings Bank Ssb Grant Deed · related —
    Apr 25, 2017 — Morganton Savings Bk Ssb Super Suds Car Wash LLC Grant Deed · related —
    Apr 17, 2017 — Morganton Savings Bank Super Suds Car Wash LLC Trustees Deed · related —
    Dec 29, 2016 $975,000 Super Suds Car Wash LLC Morganton Savings Bk Ssb Grant Deed $982k · Morganton Svgs Bk Ssb

    Description

    This exceptional retail property, situated at 324 Sanford Drive in Morganton, NC, presents a unique investment opportunity. The 0.51-acre lot boasts a highly visible corner location at a busy intersection, guaranteeing maximum exposure and foot traffic. A 2022 traffic count revealed impressive daily traffic volumes: 11,500 vehicles on N Green east of Sanford, 21,500 on N Green west of Sanford, 12,500 on north Sanford, and 10,500 on south Sanford. This strategic positioning ensures significant potential for any retail business. The property is zoned HID with an RD-O overlay, providing flexibility for a wide range of commercial uses. All essential utilities are readily available, including city power, water, sewer, and gas. The property's high visibility, substantial traffic flow, and versatile zoning make it an ideal investment for discerning buyers seeking a strong return. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a prime retail location in a thriving area. The property's location and zoning offer significant potential for future growth and profitability. Don't miss this chance to secure a valuable asset in a high-demand market.

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    City
    Morganton
    County
    Burke
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -81.704
    Latitude
    35.7492
    CBSA code
    25860
    CBSA name
    HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA

    Property Tax & Assessments

    Tax date
    Tax Amount
    Assessed Land Value
    Assessed Improvement Value
    Total Assessed Value
    Applied Tax Rate
    Land Market Value
    Improvement Market Value
    Total Market Value
    2024
    $144
    $25,500
    $276
    $25,776
    -
    $25,500
    $276
    $25,776

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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:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    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.

    Disclaimer

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

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • 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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    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • 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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