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Rank #48 of 143 Strong 60/100

ScotchmanStore #2623 · Scotchman

3774 Renee Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC

Annual Base Rent$244,026
Rent $/SF$78.69
Building SF3,101
Land (ac)1.24
Remaining Term4.8 yrs
StatusLong-Term
Pre G&A CFC0.82x

Lease Abstract

Tenant / d/b/aScotchman
GuarantorFas Mart (GPM Investments)
Lease commencementMar 27, 2008
Lease expirationMar 31, 2031
Remaining term4.8 yrs
Lease term (months)
Annual base rent$244,026
Base rent $/SF$78.69
Rent at expiration
Expiration rent $/SF
Renewal options1/2
Notice dateSep 03, 2030
Year built2002
Building SF3,101
Land area (acres)1.24
Pre G&A CFC0.82x (2024)
Lease statusActive

Location Score Breakdown 60/100

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

Demand Anchor & Uniqueness

Myrtle Beach is a major beach-tourism destination drawing tens of millions of visitors annually; demand is largely seasonal and not reflected in resident metrics.

The location score above reflects resident-market real-estate fundamentals and does not incorporate seasonal or destination demand; consider this note alongside the store-level coverage (CFC) when assessing the asset.

Trade-Area Demographics

Metric1 mi3 mi5 mi
Population037,21988,676
Households014,37831,879
Pop. density (/sq mi)01,3161,129
Avg HH income$92,658$88,474
Poverty rate10.7%13.6%
Bachelor's+ 31.4%30.5%
Median home value$306,549$286,672
Median rent$1,367$1,294
Median age4639
Owner-occupied82.2%75.5%

Site & Market Detail

Traffic (AADT at site)
Daytime jobs (3 mi)11,725
Daytime jobs (1 mi)3,369
Gas competitors (0.5 mi)7
Gas competitors (1 mi)10
Dollar stores (0.5 mi)1
Highway distance (mi)0.07
EV stations (5 mi)14
CountyHorry County
County pop. growth16.9%
County unemployment4.8%
Walk score55
Bike score45
FEMA flood zoneX

Investment Highlights

  • Horry County population grew 16.9% from 2020 to 2024, creating sustained demand for convenience retail in the trade area.
  • The lease guarantor, GPM Investments/ARKO Corp., operates approximately 3,500 sites across 34 states and is SEC-reporting, providing institutional credit transparency.
  • The site's position 0.07 miles from a major road ensures high vehicular exposure critical to gas station and convenience store performance.

Key Risks

  • Seven competing gas stations exist within 0.5 miles, creating intense competitive pressure that could threaten renewal or rent growth at lease expiration.
  • The lease expires in 4.8 years with only one renewal option and no disclosed rent-at-expiration data, leaving rollover economics unquantified for buyers.
  • One-mile population registers as zero in available data, indicating a potential residential void immediately surrounding the site that limits walk-in and neighborhood demand.

Executive Summary

This Scotchman/Fas Mart convenience store and gas station at 3774 Renee Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC offers 4.8 years of remaining term on a net lease guaranteed by GPM Investments (ARKO Corp., Nasdaq: ARKO), the sixth-largest U.S. c-store operator. The site earned a location grade of 60/100 (Strong), supported by a rapidly growing Horry County market but tempered by meaningful competitive density. At $244,026 in annual base rent, the asset presents a stabilized income stream with near-term rollover exposure that will drive pricing.

Demographics

The immediate one-mile population data is unavailable, limiting granular demand analysis at the micro level. At three miles, the trade area supports 37,219 residents with average household income of $92,658, a median home value of $306,549, and a low poverty rate of 10.7%, indicating a solidly middle-income consumer base. The five-mile population of 88,676 further confirms meaningful regional density for a coastal South Carolina location.

Market Context

Horry County is one of the fastest-growing markets in the Southeast, expanding 16.9% from 2020 to 2024 to reach 413,391 residents, a demographic tailwind that directly supports convenience retail demand. The county's 10,313 business establishments and 118,467 employees reflect a diversified local economy anchored by tourism, retail, and food service. Unemployment of 4.8% is modest and consistent with a functioning labor market.

Location Quality

The site sits 0.07 miles from a major road, providing strong vehicular access, and the surrounding one-mile radius contains 20 restaurants and 20 retail destinations, indicating an established commercial node. A Walk Score of 55 suggests moderate foot traffic potential, though the format is fundamentally auto-dependent. Daytime employment of 3,369 within one mile and 11,725 within three miles provides a credible captive customer base.

Risk Factors

Flood risk is minimal, as the property sits in FEMA Zone X. State-level crime statistics were not available for independent verification. No material environmental or structural red flags were identified from the available data set.

Investment Positioning

With 4.8 years of remaining term expiring March 31, 2031, a buyer faces rollover within a typical hold period. Rent at expiration is not disclosed, removing visibility into renewal economics. The single renewal option (notice required by September 2030) narrows extension flexibility. GPM Investments, as a subsidiary of publicly traded ARKO Corp., provides institutional-grade credit, but ARKO has faced margin pressure in recent periods, warranting ongoing credit monitoring. The current rent of $244,026 ($78.69/SF) is the income anchor, and re-leasing or renewal risk is the central underwriting question.

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