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Rank #103 of 143 Average 44/100

YoungsStore #2659 · Youngs

1041 Cannon Bridge Rd, Cordova, SC

Annual Base Rent$47,585
Rent $/SF$18.49
Building SF2,573
Land (ac)0.50
Remaining Term3.8 yrs
StatusLong-Term
Pre G&A CFC-0.87x

Lease Abstract

Tenant / d/b/aYoungs
GuarantorFas Mart (GPM Investments)
Lease commencementMar 27, 2008
Lease expirationMar 31, 2030
Remaining term3.8 yrs
Lease term (months)
Annual base rent$47,585
Base rent $/SF$18.49
Rent at expiration
Expiration rent $/SF
Renewal options1/2
Notice dateSep 03, 2029
Year built1990
Building SF2,573
Land area (acres)0.50
Pre G&A CFC-0.87x (2024)
Lease statusActive

Location Score Breakdown 44/100

AADT Traffic 2/15
Highway Proximity 1/10
Gas Competition 1mi 15/15
3mi Population 4/12
3mi HH Income 7/12
Pop Density 3mi 2/8
County Growth 2/7
County Unemp. 4/7
Dollar Stores 6/6
Daytime Jobs 3mi 2/10
EV Density Pen. 0/0
Thin Market Pen. 0/0

Trade-Area Demographics

Metric1 mi3 mi5 mi
Population09,03122,804
Households03,6658,467
Pop. density (/sq mi)0319290
Avg HH income$58,926$58,778
Poverty rate32.9%28.0%
Bachelor's+ 19.8%21.8%
Median home value$82,714$106,588
Median rent$767$823
Median age4038
Owner-occupied47.7%53.1%

Site & Market Detail

Traffic (AADT at site)4,500
Daytime jobs (3 mi)2,576
Daytime jobs (1 mi)144
Gas competitors (0.5 mi)0
Gas competitors (1 mi)0
Dollar stores (0.5 mi)0
Highway distance (mi)2.14
EV stations (5 mi)0
CountyOrangeburg County
County pop. growth-1.0%
County unemployment5.8%
Walk score3
Bike score28
FEMA flood zoneX

Investment Highlights

  • Zero competing gas stations within one mile effectively makes this the sole fuel source serving a captive rural trade area of 9,031 residents within three miles.
  • The lease guarantor, GPM Investments under ARKO Corp., operates approximately 3,500 sites across 34 states and is publicly traded with SEC reporting obligations, providing institutional-grade credit.
  • FEMA Zone X designation confirms minimal flood hazard, eliminating a common environmental liability for fuel-retail assets.

Key Risks

  • Traffic volume of only 4,500 vehicles per day is critically low for a fuel retail site, directly limiting throughput and in-store sales productivity.
  • A 32.9 percent poverty rate within three miles and average household income of $58,926 signal a weak consumer spending environment that pressures same-store performance and renewal motivation.
  • With 3.8 years of remaining term and no disclosed renewal rent, the buyer assumes meaningful rollover exposure in a market with limited alternative tenant demand and a declining county population.

Executive Summary

This 2,573 SF convenience store and gas station in Cordova, South Carolina operates under a Fas Mart banner (GPM Investments/ARKO Corp.) with 3.8 years of lease term remaining through March 2031. The property earns a Location Grade of 44 out of 100, reflecting a rural, low-traffic setting with limited population density and a distressed local economy. The investment thesis rests primarily on guarantor credit quality rather than real estate fundamentals.

Demographics

The immediate one-mile trade area registers zero population, underscoring the site's rural character. At three miles, the population reaches 9,031 at a density of 319 per square mile, with average household income of $58,926 and a poverty rate of 32.9 percent — well above national benchmarks. The five-mile population of 22,804 at comparable income levels and a 28 percent poverty rate confirms a structurally weak consumer base.

Market Context

Orangeburg County is a nonmetro, metro-adjacent market with a declining population trend, contracting from 83,971 in 2020 to 83,129 in 2024, a loss of roughly one percent. Unemployment sits at 5.8 percent, above typical national averages, and the broader retail and foodservice establishment count is modest relative to county size. The traffic count of 4,500 vehicles per day and proximity of 2.14 miles to the nearest major road further limit the site's commercial upside.

Location Quality

The site scores a Walk Score of 3, consistent with a location requiring car access for all activity, and has only one restaurant and five retail establishments within one mile. On the positive side, there are zero competing gas stations within one mile, providing monopoly-like capture of local fuel demand. The absence of EV charging infrastructure within five miles adds modest near-term relevance but does not offset the thin traffic base.

Risk Factors

Flood exposure is minimal under FEMA Zone X. The primary risks are economic and demographic, not environmental.

Investment Positioning

With 3.8 years remaining and one renewal option at a notice date of September 2029, the buyer faces near-term rollover risk in a subpar location. The current rent of $47,585 annually ($18.49 per square foot) represents the income floor with no stated rent at expiration disclosed, creating uncertainty around renewal economics. GPM Investments, a subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed ARKO Corp. and the sixth-largest U.S. convenience-store operator, provides meaningful credit support, but lease longevity and re-tenanting optionality in this market are real concerns if renewal is not exercised.

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