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REIT Sale | Former Hardee’s with Drive-Thru | 23K VPD | Charlotte MSA | 1-Acre
Chester, SC 29706Represented by
Marcus & Millichap
Asset Snapshot
Offering Summary
Investment Highlights
- Drive-Thru Retail on a Full One-Acre Site: Former Hardee’s layout offers adaptable restaurant space with strong reuse potential on ±1 acre.
- Dual-Corridor Exposure Near Signalized Corner: Traffic reaches ±15,237 VPD on J A Cochran Bypass and ±8,746 VPD along Lancaster Highway.
- Surrounded by Major National Retail Anchors: Walmart, CVS, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, Bojangles, AutoZone, and others draw traffic nearby.
- Regional Access Across the Carolinas: Just 15 minutes to I-77, 45 miles to Charlotte, and about one hour to Columbia and Spartanburg.
- Strong 5-Mile Consumer Demographics: The trade area includes ±13,749 residents with average household income of approximately $59,688.
- Flexible General Commercial Zoning Uses: Permitted uses span retail, restaurant, service, office, and other commercial concepts.
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Offering Summary
Brokered by Marcus & Millichap and powered by RealINSIGHT Marketplace, 1791 J.A. Cochran Bypass in Chester, South Carolina is a vacant ±3,606 SF freestanding restaurant/QSR on ±1.035 acres, offered significantly below replacement cost with FIRST BID MEETS RESERVE. Built in 1993, the Property sits near J.A. Cochran Bypass (±15,237 VPD) and Lancaster Highway (±8,746 VPD), with strong visibility, three access points, dual pylon signage, and approximately 66 parking spaces. Formerly occupied by Hardee’s, the building retains a commercial kitchen, drive-thru lane, dining area, walk-in cooler/freezer, and other restaurant infrastructure that may reduce startup time and capital for a new operator. CoStar reports retail market rents of approximately $14–$26 PSF NNN. Zoned GC, General Commercial, the Property supports a broad range of retail, restaurant, automotive, medical, and service-oriented uses, creating flexibility for owner occupancy, lease-up, adaptive reuse, or redevelopment.
Location
Chester, the county seat of Chester County, sits along the Charlotte-to-Columbia corridor with I-77 about 15 minutes away. The Property is surrounded by Walmart, Food Lion, CVS, AutoZone, Dollar Tree, and major QSRs. A diverse employer base and ±13,749 residents within 5 miles, with average household income above $59,000, support steady retail demand.Due Diligence
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The information being provided herein is for informational purposes only. No representation or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of any information contained herein, including, without limitation, any information regarding the condition of the Property, the condition of title or Property descriptions. Any documents and/or pictures posted herein or elsewhere on the RealINSIGHT Marketplace (the "Website") are for informational purposes only, and may not represent the current condition of the Property or the condition of the Property at the time of sale. The posting of pictures herein or elsewhere on the Website does not constitute a guarantee that any items represented in the pictures will be present when the buyer takes possession of the Property. You are encouraged to conduct your own due diligence and investigate all matters relating to the Property. It is recommended that you seek independent advice, including legal advice, to perform your due diligence and that you use good faith efforts in determining that the content of all information provided to or obtained by you is accurate.
