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Rank #37 of 143 Strong ⚠ SUBLEASED 63/100

Village VarietyStore #2594 · Village Variety

1138 N Main St, Bellefontaine, OH

Annual Base Rent$180,247
Rent $/SF$86.24
Building SF2,090
Land (ac)0.49
Remaining Term1.0 yrs
StatusMid-Term
Pre G&A CFC3.57x

Lease Abstract

Tenant / d/b/aVillage Variety
GuarantorFas Mart (GPM Investments)
Lease commencementFeb 29, 2008
Lease expirationJun 30, 2027
Remaining term1.0 yrs
Lease term (months)
Annual base rent$180,247
Base rent $/SF$86.24
Rent at expiration
Expiration rent $/SF
Renewal options1/2
Notice dateDec 03, 2026
Year built2001
Building SF2,090
Land area (acres)0.49
Pre G&A CFC3.57x (2024)
Lease statusSUBLEASED
Operating tenant1138 N Main St

Location Score Breakdown 63/100

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

Demand Anchor & Uniqueness

Bellefontaine is home to Mad River Mountain, Ohio's largest ski resort (20+ trails), plus proximity to Indian Lake — adding seasonal winter-recreation demand beyond resident rooftops.

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
Population4,37415,40915,409
Households1,9506,9036,903
Pop. density (/sq mi)1,392545196
Avg HH income$69,557$72,812$72,812
Poverty rate9.8%16.1%16.1%
Bachelor's+ 15.3%15.6%15.6%
Median home value$120,000$151,486$151,486
Median rent$957$753$753
Median age343636
Owner-occupied56.5%61.5%61.5%

Site & Market Detail

Traffic (AADT at site)
Daytime jobs (3 mi)7,184
Daytime jobs (1 mi)1,506
Gas competitors (0.5 mi)0
Gas competitors (1 mi)0
Dollar stores (0.5 mi)0
Highway distance (mi)0.01
EV stations (5 mi)0
CountyLogan County
County pop. growth-0.1%
County unemployment4.2%
Walk score43
Bike score31
FEMA flood zoneX

Investment Highlights

  • Zero fuel competitors within one mile eliminates direct gasoline price competition, supporting sustained fuel volume capture.
  • The 0.01-mile proximity to a major road maximizes visibility and impulse-stop accessibility for passing traffic.
  • GPM Investments / ARKO Corp., guaranteeing the lease, operates roughly 3,500 locations nationally and is publicly traded on Nasdaq, providing verifiable, investment-grade-comparable credit support.

Key Risks

  • With only 1.0 year of lease remaining and one renewal option outstanding, a buyer faces immediate re-leasing or vacancy risk if GPM does not exercise by December
  • Current rent of $86.24/SF is high for a nonmetro Ohio convenience store, raising the risk that renewal rent resets downward and compresses NOI materially.
  • The three-mile poverty rate of 16.1% and stagnant county population (-0.1% from 2020 to 2024) limit organic trade area growth and may constrain tenant willingness to commit to a long renewal term.

Executive Summary

This Village Variety / Fas Mart convenience store at 1138 N Main St, Bellefontaine, OH carries a Location Grade of 63/100 (STRONG), backed by zero direct fuel competition within one mile and a 0.01-mile setback to a major road. The asset is a 2,090 SF building on 0.49 acres built in 2001, leased through June 2027, with the creditworthy guarantee of GPM Investments / ARKO Corp. The near-term lease expiration dominates the investment thesis and will drive pricing.

Demographics

The one-mile trade area holds 4,374 residents at a density of 1,392 per square mile, with average household income of $69,557, adequate for a convenience and fuel format. The three-mile population of 15,409 shows average HH income of $72,812 and a 61.5% owner-occupancy rate, indicating a stable, rooted consumer base. A 16.1% three-mile poverty rate and below-average educational attainment (15.6% bachelor's or higher) are consistent with a value-oriented convenience store customer profile.

Market Context

Logan County is a nonmetro, metro-adjacent market with a flat population trend (46,114 in 2020 to 46,085 in 2024) and a 4.2% unemployment rate, reflecting a stable but low-growth economic environment. The county supports 867 total establishments and 17,033 employees, a modest but functional retail base for a market of this size. The 3-to-5-mile population remaining constant at 15,409 confirms this is a contained, self-contained trade area with limited growth catalysts.

Location Quality

The site sits 0.01 miles from a major road with no competing gas stations within one mile, creating strong locational exclusivity for fuel capture. A Walk Score of 43 confirms car dependency, which is operationally appropriate for a gas station and convenience format. Seven nearby restaurants within one mile provide modest trip-chaining demand but overall retail density is thin.

Risk Factors

FEMA designates the site Zone X, presenting minimal flood exposure. State-level crime data was unavailable, limiting granular security risk assessment. No EV charging infrastructure exists within five miles, which is a neutral-to-positive factor near-term but warrants monitoring as the charging network expands.

Investment Positioning

With only 1.0 year of remaining term and a December 2026 renewal notice deadline, a buyer faces immediate rollover risk at acquisition. Current rent of $180,247 ($86.24/SF) is aggressive for a 2,090 SF asset in a nonmetro Ohio market, and no rent-at-expiration figure is disclosed, leaving renewal economics unconfirmed. The single remaining renewal option provides limited long-term hold security. GPM Investments / ARKO Corp. is the sixth-largest U.S. convenience operator with approximately 3,500 sites across 34 states and is a publicly traded, SEC-reporting entity, providing institutional-grade credit; however, that credit quality does not offset the structural lease risk at this rent level.

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