The Opportunity

  • Price: $2,213,000
  • Cap Rate: 6.00%
  • NOI: $132,760
  • Lease Type: Fee Simple: NN
  • Building Size: 3,995 SF
  • Parcel Size: 3.5 Acres
  • Year Built: 2022
  • Remaining Lease Term: 7+ Years
  • Options: Eight (8), Five (5) Year Options
  • Rental Increases: 8% Each Option

Forged Real Estate is pleased to exclusively offer the opportunity to acquire the fee simple interest in a single tenant property leased to Sherwin-Williams, (the “Property”) strategically positioned in Charlotte, North Carolina, the state’s largest city and the economic hub of Mecklenburg County. Sherwin Williams was recently built in 2022 and has over 7 years of term remaining on their original 10-year lease. The property sits just ¼ mile from Interstate 485, a major loop around the city carrying 103,000 vehicles per day (VPD), providing exceptional accessibility and visibility that drives consistent traffic to the area. The surrounding trade area is both affluent and rapidly growing, supporting strong consumer spending and tenant performance. Average household incomes reach $139,000 within 3 miles, $126,000 within 5 miles, and $122,000 within 1 mile. Within a 5-mile radius, the population has surged to more than 171,000 residents and 68,000 households, reflecting growth of 14.7% and 17.1%, respectively, since 2020, with projections showing continued expansion through 2030. Further enhancing long-term demand, the area is experiencing a wave of multifamily development, including more than 1,200 new units delivering by year-end and an additional 800+ units expected by mid-2026, significantly expanding the local consumer base. The property benefits from its position within a dominant retail corridor anchored by some of the market’s top-performing retailers, as verified by Placer.ai data. Concord Mills ranks as the #1 super-regional mall in North Carolina and in the top 92nd percentile nationwide, while Lowe’s Home Improvement also ranks in the top 92nd percentile across the United States. ALDI performs in the top 91st percentile within North Carolina and 81st percentile nationally, and Publix ranks in the top 81st percentile within the state. This concentration of strong operators underscores the strength of the corridor and supports long-term tenant performance. The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) is a global leader in the manufacturing, development, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings and related products holding an investment grade credit rating of BBB (S&P). With a footprint that spans over 120 countries and over 5,400 stores, In Q2 2025, The Sherwin-Williams Company reported consolidated net sales of $6.31 billion, up $43 million from the previous year’s second quarter.

Investment Highlights:

• PRIME CHARLOTTE LOCATION – Sherwin-Williams is strategically positioned in Charlotte, North Carolina, the state’s largest city and the economic hub of Mecklenburg County. This thriving market offers a strong customer base and long-term stability for retail tenants.

• INVESTMENT GRADE CREDIT (S&P: BBB) – The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) is a global leader in the manufacturing, development, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings and related products holding an investment grade credit rating of BBB (S&P). With a footprint that spans over 120 countries and over 5,400 stores, In Q2 2025, The Sherwin-Williams Company reported consolidated net sales of $6.31 billion, up $43 million from the previous year’s second quarter.

• AFFLUENT CUSTOMER BASE – The property sits within a high-income trade area, supporting strong consumer spending and tenant performance. The Charlotte property is surrounded by average household incomes of $139,000 within 3 miles, $126,000 within 5 miles, and $122,000 within 1 mile.

• STRONG DEMOGRAPHIC GROWTH – The property benefits from a surging surrounding population base, with over 171,000 residents and 68,000 households within a 5-mile radius; a notable increase of 14.7% and 17.1%, respectively, since 2020. Projections show continued demographic expansion in both markets through 2030, supporting sustained demand and long-term tenant performance.
• ¼ MILE FROM MAJOR INTERSTATE 485 (103,000 VPD) – Sherwin-Williams is strategically positioned just ¼ mile from Interstate 485, a major loop around the city carrying 103,000 vehicles per day (VPD). This prime location provides exceptional accessibility and visibility, driving consistent traffic to the area.

• SURROUNDED BY NEW MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT – The area surrounding the Charlotte property is experiencing a surge of multifamily construction, driven by rapid population growth and strong market fundamentals. Within a 3-mile radius, four projects totaling over 1,200 units are slated for completion by the end of the year, with an additional 800+ units expected by mid-2026. This wave of new residential development will significantly increase the local consumer base, enhancing long-term demand for nearby retail.

• STRONG RETAIL PERFORMANCE IN TRADE AREA (PLACER.AI) – The property is positioned in a dominant retail corridor anchored by some of the highestperforming locations within their respective chains, underscoring the strength of the market.

Site Plan

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Tenant

Sherwin-Williams

Ownership: PUBLIC (NYSE: SHW)

Credit Rating: BBB (S&P)

Headquarters: CLEVELAND, OH

# of Locations: 5,400+

Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacturing, development, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Sherwin-Williams delivers the best in paint and coatings products to the world. With over 64,000 employees, Sherwin-Williams has one of the industry’s most recognized portfolios of branded and private-label products. The Company’s Sherwin-Williams® branded products are sold exclusively through a chain of more than 5,400 company operated stores and facilities in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America. Sherwin-Williams also has over 140 manufacturing and distribution facilities and a footprint that spans over 120 countries. The company is broken into three segments: Paint Stores Group, Performance Coatings Group, and Consumer Brands Group. As of Q2 2025, Sherwin-Williams reported consolidated net sales of $6.31 billion, up $43 million from the previous year’s second quarter, primarily due to higher sales in the Paint Stores Group.

Brokerage Team

In Cooperation with Ryan Eklund | NetCapital Real Estate Advisors, LLC | License #: 286222

Marc Mandel

Marc Mandel

Managing Principal
Forged Real Estate
James Yi

James Yi

Director
Forged Real Estate
Steve Schrenk

Steve Schrenk

Marco DiPrinzio

Marco DiPrinzio

Greg Zimmerman

Greg Zimmerman