SNL’s Ed Benton Facilitates Sale of New Houston 7-Eleven
Smooth Transaction Highlights High Demand in Houston’s Competitive Market
June 5, 2024 — Secure Net Lease, a nationally acclaimed brokerage firm, facilitated the sale of a newly constructed 7-Eleven in an affluent area of Houston, Texas. The transaction was completed in early June, with the buyer being a private investor from Florida motivated by a 1031 exchange.
SNL’s Ed Benton facilitated the all-cash deal, showcasing the high demand and competitiveness in the market. The buyer and broker, both hailing from Florida, managed to secure a favorable cap rate in a challenging market environment, highlighting the strategic importance and attractiveness of the property.
This deal exemplifies the dynamic nature of the real estate market, especially in high-demand areas such as Houston. The transaction was noted for its smooth and swift process, underscoring the efficiency and expertise of all parties involved.
Ed Benton said “The buyer was previously in the gas station business and understood the product type. I got the opportunity to meet them in person when they came to town and was able to spend the day with them looking at the property and driving the area. In that meeting I was able to educate them on why 7-Eleven chose that site and explain several key factors about the location that made the tenant believe it was going to be a good performing location for them.”
The large-format 7-Eleven, located at 2851 W Mount Houston Road, sits on a 3.51-acre site with 10 gasoline pumps and 20 fueling positions. The site is located in a dense industrial area, adjacent to 120-acre industrial park and several small industrial businesses. This property is also strategically positioned near George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston’s largest airport with over 40 million travelers per year.
“What was most compelling for 7-Eleven was their ability to have a diesel terminal on the property allowing them to capture fuel sales from the large amount of truck traffic on that section of West Mt. Houston Road. This conversation and time spent with the buyer played a big part in them moving forward with the purchase at a very aggressive CAP Rate for the seller.”
7-Eleven, Inc. is the premier name and largest chain in the convenience-retailing industry. Based in Irving, TX, 7-Eleven operates, franchises and/or licenses more than 85,000 stores in 20 countries. They continue to develop new stores year-round and are constantly thinking of innovative ways to increase consumer engagement.
About Secure Net Lease
Secure Net Lease is a nationally recognized brokerage firm with offices in Dallas, TX and Los Angeles, CA that specializes in the acquisition and disposition of investment real estate. With over 100 years of collective experience, over $7.4B in sales, and transaction history in 48 states, Secure Net Lease consistently ranks among the top 10 of all brokerage firms nationally within their niche. Secure Net Lease works with developers, tenants, private and institutional owners to achieve market-setting cap rates for single- and multi-tenant net lease investments across the nation. Historically, 88% of Secure Net Lease offerings are new construction leased to nationally known tenants with 10+ years remaining on the primary term.
This conversation and time spent with the buyer played a big part in them moving forward with the purchase at a very aggressive CAP Rate for the seller.
