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High Density Retail Near NYC 540-548 Central Ave

15,202 SF 87% Leased Retail Building Online Auction Sale East Orange, NJ 07018

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Investment Highlights

  • Property tour will be available December 5th @ 10 AM- 12 PM - Please contact the brokerage team.
  • Situated right off the Garden State Parkway and I-280, this property benefits from high visibility and accessibility to nearly 20,000 daily vehicles.
  • Anchored by T-Mobile, the asset is 87% occupied by tenants on NNN leases, with built-in rental increases offering significant value-add potential.
  • Single-story 15,202-rentable-square-foot retail center located along a major commercial corridor in East Orange, New Jersey.
  • Property is located within an Opportunity Zone, providing substantial tax incentives and making it an attractive investment opportunity.
  • In the Urban Essex retail submarket, which has a low vacancy rate of 3.4%, with rents increasing by 6.4% over the past three years.

Executive Summary

540-548 Central Avenue is a strategically located retail center offering 15,202 rentable square feet along one of East Orange's busiest commercial corridors. This single-story retail asset is currently 87% occupied, presenting an attractive value-add opportunity for investors or a prime location for owner use. Anchored by T-Mobile, the property benefits from triple-net NNN leases with built-in rental increases for all tenants. Additionally, Santander Bank, the adjacent tenant, pays for the use of a bank drive-thru at the rear of the property. Positioned within an Opportunity Zone, this asset provides substantial tax incentives, enhancing its appeal to investors and owners/users. The property also features prominent building signage, off-street parking, new electrical systems, and more, making it a cash-flowing asset with significant potential for lease-ups and rate increases.

540-548 Central Avenue is a densely populated area with 791,884 residents within a 5-mile radius, contributing to a robust annual consumer spending of $8 billion. The property is also located within a major daytime employment hub, with 313,042 working professionals in the surrounding area. This prime location offers high foot traffic and visibility, which is crucial for retail and office tenants looking to tap into the area's vibrant commercial activity. Central Avenue's location, right off the Garden State Parkway and Interstate 280, ensures easy accessibility, with nearly 20,000 vehicles passing daily through the signalized intersection of Sanford Street and Central Avenue. The property is surrounded by nationally recognized retailers, including AutoZone, Dunkin', KFC, Wells Fargo, Boston Market, McDonald's, Dollar Tree, and Popeye's, further enhancing its commercial appeal.

Located in East Orange, a city known for blending urban and suburban living, this property benefits from excellent transit access, major commercial corridors, and historic green spaces. Dubbed The Crossroads of New Jersey, East Orange is strategically positioned just outside Newark, at the intersection of the Garden State Parkway and Interstate 280. It is only 7 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport and about 30 minutes from New York City, making it a prime location for businesses and commuters. The Urban Essex retail submarket, where this property is located, boasts a low vacancy rate of 3.4%, down 0.4% from the previous year. Rents in this submarket have increased by 6.4% over the past three years, outperforming the Northern New Jersey market average of 6.3%. This offering presents a unique opportunity to invest in a thriving market with strong growth prospects, making 540-548 Central Avenue a valuable addition to any investment portfolio.

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Market Sale Price per SF

Northern New Jersey - NJ USA

Market Cap Rate

Northern New Jersey - NJ USA

Market Sale Price per SF by Star Rating

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Property Facts

Sale Type
Investment
Sale Condition
Auction Sale
Property Type
Retail
Building Size
15,202 SF
Building Class
C
Year Built
1937
Percent Leased
87%
Tenancy
Multiple
Number of Floors
1
Building FAR
0.73
Land Acres
0.48 AC
Opportunity Zone
Yes
Parking
1.71 Spaces per 1,000 SF Leased
Frontage
135 ft on Central Ave

Amenities

  • Bus Route
  • Freeway Visibility
  • Signage
Walk Score ®
Very Walkable (86)
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About Urban Essex

The Urban Essex Submarket spans an area from Upper Montclair in the north down to Maplewood and Irvington in the south. The Garden State Parkway as well as I-280 both cut through the submarket, offering consumers easy paths to various retail establishments throughout the area.

Consumers are able and willing to spend here, as total spending amounts to roughly $7 billion with almost one-third allocated towards food & drink expenses. Accordingly, numerous retailers and wholesalers have a presence in Urban Essex. The biggest occupiers here include SuperFresh in Newark, Forman Mills in East Orange, and Stop & Shop in South Orange.

Sales activity has been picking up recently, as retail investors are drawn to the submarket’s consumer spending potential and solid fundamentals. The Urban Essex vacancy rate has risen recently but is still below both the prior peak seen in 2017 and the broader Northern New Jersey’s current level. Meanwhile, annual rent growth has slowed over the past twelve months, but it remains in line with the metro.

DEMOGRAPHICS

Demographics

1 Mile 1 Mi. 3 Miles 3 Mi. 5 Miles 5 Mi.
1 Mile
3 Mile
5 Mile
2024 Population
62,212
399,970
791,884
2020 Population
59,993
416,436
830,669
2029 Population
61,553
389,756
770,040
2024-2029 Projected Population Growth
-1.1%
-2.6%
-2.8%
Daytime Employees
18,265
129,053
313,042
Total Businesses
2,192
12,940
30,627
Average Household Income
$63,847
$76,641
$90,622
Median Household Income
$50,080
$53,421
$62,808
Total Consumer Spending
$516.9M
$3.6B
$8B
Median Age
37.2
36.5
37.8
2024 Households
24,767
146,083
289,953
Percent College Degree or Above
13%
16%
18%
Average Home Value
$286,606
$416,990
$464,169
$ values in USD

Nearby Major Retailers

Boston Market
Santander
Blink Fitness
ShopRite
PNC Bank
Bank of America
Checkers
Ymca
CTown
Rent-a-center

PROPERTY TAXES

PROPERTY TAXES

Parcel Number
05-00700-0000-00049
Land Assessment
£579,472
Improvements Assessment
£1,242,765
Total Assessment
£1,822,237

Sale Advisors

Sale Advisors

(201) 742-6100
Contact
Dean Matuszewicz, Associate
(201) 742-6100
Contact
Dean Matuszewicz is an investment sales advisor at Marcus & Millichap. Dean specializes in exclusively representing sellers and buyers of retail and net leased properties in Union and Essex Counties, New Jersey.Dean has been in Commercial real estate for over 4 years, working on mixed use sales and representing landlords on retail leasing opportunities. Dean uses his expertise and market knowledge to assist sellers in maximizing their current investment strategy.Dean attended the City University of New York where he studied business and accounting. NJ: 1970555
(201) 742-6115
Contact
David Cafiero, Vice President Investments
(201) 742-6115
Contact
David Cafiero is an investment specialist focused on retail properties, shopping centers, and net leased properties. David exclusively represents buyers and sellers of retail investment properties and shopping centers throughout Northern and Central New Jersey as well as net leased properties nationally. David utilizes a client-focused approach to help clients create and preserve wealth in accordance with their financial goals. David’s expertise in retail and net leased properties has helped him create and maintain an effective process for the purchase and sale of his client’s portfolios. In recent years David has closed 40 transactions totaling over $150 million dollars of investment real estate. David graduated from Seton Hall University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, with a Minor in Psychology. David is a licensed New Jersey Real Estate Salesperson. David is also a member of Marcus & Millichap’s Retail Division, Marcus & Millichap's Net Lease Division as well as the International Council of Shopping Centers.
(201) 742-6118
Contact
Alan Cafiero, Senior Managing Director Investments
(201) 742-6118
Contact
Alan Cafiero leads the largest team of investment sales agents in the New Jersey Marcus & Millichap office who focus on representing owners and developers in the disposition of commercial real estate assets. Alan specializes in selling net lease properties, retail shopping centers, office and industrial properties in New Jersey and the Northeast. After 14+ years in the business, Alan has closed over 450 transactions totaling over $1.6 Billion of real estate.

Alan graduated from Seton Hall University in 2004 with a B.S. in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance and Sports Management.

Alan and Ben are the top performing team for Marcus & Millichap in New Jersey. Alan has received Sales Recognition Awards each year from 2011 – 2021, the National Achievement Award each year from 2015 – 2021, and received the Chairman's Club Award in 2021. Alan has twice been named to Mid-Atlantic Real Estate Journal’s Top 40 under 40. Alan is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and NAIOP.

About the Auction Platform

Ten-X Commercial is the leading end-to-end digital transaction platform for commercial property. With over $26bn sold, Ten-X’s platform empowers brokers, sellers and buyers with data-driven technology and comprehensive marketing tools to expand market visibility and decrease time to close. Ten-X consistently yields trade rates at two times the industry average. Ten-X expedites the entire CRE transaction timeline by enabling brokers and sellers to tap into a digital platform that makes it easy to onboard properties, evaluate the success of complimentary omnichannel marketing campaigns and follow up on the strongest pre-qualified leads. Buyers are precision-matched with properties aligned with their investment goals, with unprecedented access to market analysis and due diligence documents to help them securely acquire properties online, with confidence.
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Auction Contact

Sophy Cardenas
Auctioneer License: Ten-X Commercial, LLC Arlene Richardson RE Brkr 2187404
  • Listing ID: 32828995

  • Date on Market: 05/09/2024

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 540-548 Central Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018

Transaction Fee Schedule
Based on Percentage of Winning Bid Amount.
Winning Bid Amount Transaction Fee
$0m to < $1m 5.00% ($20,000 min)
$1m to < $3m 3.00%
$3m to < $5m 2.50%
$5m to < $10m 2.25%
$10m to < $15m 2.00%
$15m to < $25m 1.75%
$25m to < $35m 1.50%
$35M to < $45M 1.00%
$45M to < $55M 0.75%
$55M and Up 0.50%
Example Calculation
Winning Bid Amount $4,000,000 Transaction Fee $100,000 (2.5%) Total Purchase Price $4,100,000

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