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Rank #52 of 143 Strong 59/100

Next Door StoreStore #2484 · Next Door Store

804 Spring St, Petoskey, MI

Annual Base Rent$177,720
Rent $/SF$59.06
Building SF3,009
Land (ac)0.47
Remaining Term3.4 yrs
StatusLong-Term
Pre G&A CFC3.90x

Lease Abstract

Tenant / d/b/aNext Door Store
GuarantorFas Mart (GPM Investments)
Lease commencementOct 09, 2007
Lease expirationOct 31, 2029
Remaining term3.4 yrs
Lease term (months)
Annual base rent$177,720
Base rent $/SF$59.06
Rent at expiration
Expiration rent $/SF
Renewal options1/2
Notice dateApr 04, 2029
Year built2000
Building SF3,009
Land area (acres)0.47
Pre G&A CFC3.90x (2024)
Lease statusActive

Location Score Breakdown 59/100

AADT Traffic 11/15
Highway Proximity 10/10
Gas Competition 1mi 2/15
3mi Population 7/12
3mi HH Income 12/12
Pop Density 3mi 4/8
County Growth 2/7
County Unemp. 2/7
Dollar Stores 6/6
Daytime Jobs 3mi 4/10
EV Density Pen. 0/0
Thin Market Pen. 0/0

Demand Anchor & Uniqueness

Petoskey is a Little Traverse Bay resort community (Bay Harbor, historic Gaslight District) with strong seasonal tourism demand that supplements the local market.

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
Population014,41417,229
Households06,2467,476
Pop. density (/sq mi)0510219
Avg HH income$111,053$112,022
Poverty rate9.0%8.7%
Bachelor's+ 48.5%48.2%
Median home value$330,507$331,421
Median rent$965$975
Median age4547
Owner-occupied65.9%68.8%

Site & Market Detail

Traffic (AADT at site)25,611
Daytime jobs (3 mi)8,911
Daytime jobs (1 mi)4,839
Gas competitors (0.5 mi)5
Gas competitors (1 mi)5
Dollar stores (0.5 mi)0
Highway distance (mi)0.01
EV stations (5 mi)12
CountyEmmet County
County pop. growth-0.5%
County unemployment6.9%
Walk score63
Bike score43
FEMA flood zoneX

Investment Highlights

  • High-visibility corridor access with 25,611 AADT and 0.01-mile proximity to a major road underpins consistent fuel traffic.
  • The three-mile trade area household income of $111,053 reflects an above-average consumer base for a nonmetro Michigan market.
  • ARKO Corp.'s position as the sixth-largest U.S. convenience operator with approximately 3,500 locations provides institutional-scale guarantor backing.

Key Risks

  • Five competing gas stations within 0.5 miles create an unusually saturated competitive environment that can compress fuel volumes and margin.
  • Emmet County's 0.5% population decline and 6.9% unemployment rate limit organic demand growth supporting lease renewal at current rent levels.
  • The lease expires October 2029 with only one remaining renewal option, creating near-term rollover risk in a thin nonmetro investment market.

Executive Summary

804 Spring St is a 3,009 SF convenience store occupied by Next Door Store (Fas Mart / GPM Investments) on a site generating 25,611 vehicles per day adjacent to a major road in Petoskey, Michigan. With 3.4 years of remaining term, a corporate guarantor backed by publicly traded ARKO Corp., and a trade area averaging $111,053 in household income, the asset presents modest near-term income security with meaningful rollover exposure on the horizon.

Demographics

The immediate one-mile ring shows no reportable residential population, indicating the site draws primarily from drive-by traffic and the broader Petoskey trade area rather than a walkable residential base. The three-mile ring captures 14,414 residents with average household income of $111,053, a 48.5% bachelor's degree attainment rate, and a median home value of $330,507, reflecting an affluent, educated small-city consumer base. Poverty at 9.0% and owner occupancy at 65.9% round out a demographically stable, if modestly sized, catchment.

Market Context

Petoskey sits in nonmetro Emmet County, which recorded a slight population decline of 0.5% from 2020 to 2024 and carries a 6.9% unemployment rate, both modest headwinds for long-term demand growth. The county's 1,544 establishments and 15,681 employees suggest a functional but small local economy with limited institutional investment depth.

Location Quality

The site's 0.01-mile proximity to a major road and 25,611 AADT support strong fuel and convenience traffic capture. A Walk Score of 63 and 20 nearby restaurants within one mile indicate a functional commercial corridor, though the Bike Score of 43 is unremarkable. Twelve EV charging stations within five miles signal a gradually evolving competitive energy landscape.

Risk Factors

Five competing gas stations within a half mile represent a dense competitive cluster that pressures fuel margins and customer retention. Emmet County's nonmetro, non-adjacent classification limits the upside from population-driven demand growth. FEMA Zone X designation confirms minimal flood risk, leaving competitive and lease-rollover risk as the primary concerns.

Investment Positioning

With 3.4 years remaining and a single renewal option requiring notice by April 2029, a buyer faces a near-term lease event in a secondary market. Current rent of $177,720 ($59.06/SF) is above typical convenience store averages, and the absence of disclosed rent at expiration introduces repricing uncertainty. GPM Investments as guarantor, backed by ARKO Corp.'s scale of approximately 3,500 sites and Nasdaq-listed reporting, provides meaningful but not investment-grade credit quality.

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