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4 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410

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IL 471.010712
Marcus & Millichap SWM Group
AW
IL 475.140200
Marcus & Millichap SWM Group
PK
IL IL:475.208946
Marcus & Millichap SWM Group
Listed by Marcus & Millichap SWM Group
Unpriced
168 days on market
Updated 39 days ago
Under Contract

Single Tenant Hard Corner Walter E. Smithe

Details
APN 45-12-21-277-021.000-030
Property Type Retail
Sub Type Storefront
Square Footage 24,654
Net Rentable (SqFt) 24,654
Units 1
Occupancy 100%
Tenancy Single
Brand/Tenant Walter E. Smithe
Lease Type NNN
Lease Term 31
Lease Expiration 04/29/2036
Remaining Term 9.9
Rent Bumps Yes
Lease Options 1, 10-Year
Broker Co-Op Yes
Year Built 2005
Buildings 1
Acreage 1.340
Parking Spaces 45 spaces
Parking Per SqFt 1.83
Investment Type Net Lease
Tenant Credit Corporate Guarantee
Lease Commencement 04/30/2005
Occupancy Date 04/30/2005
Ground Lease No
Ownership Fee Simple

Major retail corridor

Marketing description

Walter E. Smithe is secured by a NNN lease with 10 years of term remaining and a corporate guarantee. The lease includes 1, 10-year renewal option and scheduled rental increases. The tenant has operated at this location since 2005, demonstrating long-term commitment to the site. Positioned at the signalized intersection of U.S. Hwy 30 and Broadway Street (89,101 VPD) near Interstate-65 (103,876 VPD), the property benefits from exceptional visibility and heavy traffic counts. The site is located within a major retail corridor surrounded by top-performing national retailers including Meijer (3rd most visited in IN), Costco (2nd most visited in IN), and Southlake Mall (4th most visited mall in IN), along with numerous auto dealerships and 23 nearby hotels. The property serves a dense and affluent trade area, with over 38,000 residents and 52,000 daytime employees within three miles, and average household incomes of $91,494 within five miles.

Investment highlights

  • NNN Walter E. Smithe with 10 years of term remaining

  • Build-to-suit building with a tenant that has operated at this location for 20 years and just executed a 10-year extension, reflecting at least a 30-year commitment to the property

  • Corporately guaranteed by Walter E. Smithe Furniture, Inc

  • 0.6 miles from on/off ramp of Interstate-65, which sees 103,876 vehicles per day

  • Located in a major retail corridor | Surrounded by top ranked retailers and shopping centers

  • 1.4 miles from Southlake Mall, the 4th most visited regional mall in Indiana, which attracts 6.3 million annual visitors (Placer.ai)

  • Cluster of auto dealerships within a three-mile radius—Lexus, Acura, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Infiniti, Hyundai, Ford, Lincoln, and Mazda—and 23 hotels located within two miles

  • From 2010-2020, the population grew 9.47 percent and is expected to grow an additional 1.77 percent by 2029 within a one-mile radius

Listing Contacts

SS
IL 471.010712
Marcus & Millichap SWM Group
AW
IL 475.140200
Marcus & Millichap SWM Group
PK
IL IL:475.208946
Marcus & Millichap SWM Group
Listed by Marcus & Millichap SWM Group

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Additional Information

Name
Julie Evinger
License
IN RB14040143
Title
Broker of Record
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