CVS For Sale
There are a number of different types of CVS properties for sale when compared to other freestanding net leased tenants.
CVS property for sale can range in square footage, tenant operations, building type, lease structure and ownership structure. These factors directly impact the value of any CVS for sale and should be considered in addition to the typical valuation factors of real estate quality and lease term remaining before the options. Some CVS for sale are zero cash flow ownership structures where the entire rental payments go to the lender to pay down the debt giving the landlord zero cash flow during the primary lease term. Many times these CVS properties for sale have a rent holiday for CVS at the end of the primary term before the lease options.
These zero cash flow CVS investments are valued completely differently than the typical CVS for sale. Most CVS for sale are fee simple ownership structures; however, there are some CVS for sale that are infill ground lease structures that may have increases in the primary lease term or have larger increases in the renewal option periods versus a typical CVS lease. Another ownership type that is more prevalent with CVS for sale are the leasehold ownership structures. These CVS properties have a ground owner but then also a leasehold position that can become available for sale.
Another differentiator between CVS properties for sale is the lease structure.
Some CVS for sale are absolute net with zero landlord responsibilities and other CVS for sale are double net with varying landlord responsibilities. Of the double net CVS property for sale some have roof, structure or parking lot responsibilities and some may have reimbursable expenses pertaining to common areas if located within a shopping center. CVS properties all have varying business operations which directly affect store profitability.
CVS properties for sale have a minute clinic or are 24 hour operations which are preferred by many net lease investors. Most CVS stores for sale have store operating hours until 8 PM to 10 PM. Some CVS stores may have beer, wine or liquor sales as well.These are all smaller factors that help investors value CVS for sale especially when stores sales volumes are not available to the landlord. If a CVS for sale has a few of these positive subtle differences over another CVS for sale then it provides comfort to an investor in the likelihood of CVS remaining as a tenant for years to come.
In addition to these factors, two main drivers in pricing of CVS property for sale are the primary lease term remaining before the renewal options and the real estate quality. CVS for sale that have over 15 years of primary lease term before the options may trade 125 basis points lower or more versus other CVS properties that have less than 5 years of lease term remaining. As with most net leased properties, the main value is the credit strength of the tenant and the lease in place but obviously all investors regardless of property type consider the real estate quality.
The difference with CVS for sale is that an investor must understand the backfill rent per square foot and compare that with the likelihood of CVS renewing the lease to see if they are purchasing the risk at a fair CAP rate. The factors mentioned in this article will allow any investor considering a purchase of a CVS investment a way to gauge value between one CVS for sale versus another CVS for sale when real estate quality is even. Due to these varying factors in CVS properties for sale it’s important to work with a broker who has a firm understanding of drugstore properties and who has closed a variety of CVS properties for sale.
Does CVS own real estate?
CVS owns some of their real estate that they have either developed internally or purchased through acquiring another pharmacy chain. Over the years, CVS has sold many locations that they developed through sale leasebacks.
How big is the average CVS?
CVS buildings typically range from 9,000 square feet up to 30,000 square feet. Most CVS freestanding buildings are in the 10,000 square feet to 16,000 square feet range. There are some CVS buildings, mostly in California, that are shopping center anchors or supplementary inline space that are over 20,000 square feet.
- The property qualifies for accelerated depreciation due to it being a Qualified Indian Reservation Property (QIRP).
- This CVS lease has over 14 years of guaranteed lease term before the tenant's next option to renew.
- The current lease runs through January 31, 2041 with no landlord responsibilities whatsoever.
- Less that 2 miles from Oral Roberts University, a 4-year university with over 7,000 students.
- Approximately 204,210 residents within a 5-mile radius with the average household income ±$94K.
- This CVS is located directly across the street from Southern Hills Country Club, a privately owned golf course that has hosted 17 major championships including the 2022 PGA Championship.
- Located less than 0.5 mile from The Villages at Southern Hills, a senior‑living and skilled‑nursing community.
- The existing ±$2.94 million loan carries a 3.20% fixed rate through October 6, 2031 and produces a 7.47% cash-on-cash return at the list price. Assumption requires lender approval and a 0.25% assumption fee paid by the buyer.
- CVS lease features no rent holiday with no landlord responsibilities whatsoever and has over 8 years of remaining base term prior to the next renewal option.
- Households within a 1-mile radius have an average income of $102,871.
- The next nearest CVS is 7 miles away in Trussville.
- The property sits on Moody Parkway (25K VPD Combined), the route residents use to reach Interstate 20, connecting Leeds to Odenville and Ashville.
- New housing developments planned in Moody include Arbor Ridge (42 homes), Steven's Cove (67 homes) and Oak Hill (29 homes).
- CVS guarantees the rental income which has 5% increases in the options and does not include a rent holiday.
- In 2019, CVS agreed to extend the lease to a 20 year firm term showing their commitment to the location.
- This property is located in the heart of Summerville and benefits from limited drugstore competition with no other CVS or Walgreens for over 14 Miles.
- Located just a 5-minute drive to the northeast is Atrium Health Floyd Chattooga, which serves as the primary healthcare facility for Summerville and the surrounding communities.
- This is the only CVS location for over 17 miles.
- Located within 2 miles of UT Health Henderson, UT Health Urgent Care, and CHRISTUS Emergency Center. CHRISTUS Emergency Center is a brand new $14 million state of the art facility, which opened July 31, 2025.
- The property is situated at the corner of E Main St. and US-79 (±30,356 VPD Combined) on a 1.40 acre parcel.
- The property is on an Absolute NNN lease with CVS responsible for all of the building and property expenses.
- Located 3 miles south of Henderson Innovation Park, which has received approximately $10 million in infrastructure investments and implemented five SmartFlower solar systems providing onsite renewable energy.
- This CVS includes a MinuteClinic, one of approximately 800+ locations within CVS’s 9,000+ store network.
- CVS has operated at this location since 1997 and has demonstrated a consistent history of lease renewals, having exercised all three renewal options, underscoring its long-term commitment to the site.
- Mauldin has experienced approximately 1.9% annual population growth and is projected to grow at ~1.6% annually within the 1-, 3-, and 5-mile trade areas.
- The subject property is located approximately 10 miles from downtown Greenville, with direct access via Interstate 385, a primary corridor serving the Upstate region.
- The property is situated within a dense residential trade area, with over 52,000 residents and average household incomes of $111,919 within a 3-mile radius. The store serves approximately 3,500 households within a 1-mile radius.
- Buyer benefits from higher in-place rent through January 31, 2030; See OM for Details.
- CVS recently extended the lease an additional 10 years showing commitment to this location.
- CVS closed a nearby store (3.9 Mi S) and transferred prescriptions to this location adding to customer base.
- Monroe Road is one of the major thoroughfares heading south from Charlotte towards Matthews and connects commuters heading into Downtown Charlotte.
- Infill Charlotte area demographics include 3110,306 residents with an average household income of $117,381 within a 5-mile radius.
- Signalized corner with heavy combined traffic count on N Sharon Amity and Monroe Road of over 43,000 vehicles per day.
- The average household income is $108,000 within 3 miles of the property.
- Walgreens exercised their first 5-Year option in 2021, showing their long-term commitment to the location.
- Walgreens operates under an NNN lease with zero landlord responsibilities.
- Located less than 8 miles from Downtown Dallas, the property has 116,000 residents within a 3-mile radius.
- There are over 36 million square feet of industrial space within 3 miles, supported by the Miller Business Park and the Shiloh Industrial Area, making this area a vital trade area for the Dallas market.
- Walgreens has a 24+ year operating history at this location.
- Located with frontage on East Northwest Highway, the property has a traffic count of 35,000 VPD. The property is located less than a mile from I-635 with traffic counts of 165,000 VPD.
- Located less than 2 miles east of major university's 358-acre Maryland Campus, home to more than 33,000 students and 3,000 faculty and staff.
- Positioned on Flamingo Road, which serves as a major east to west connector to major tourism hub with a combined traffic count of over 47,000 VPD.
- Walgreens has operated at this site since 1996, with five years remaining on the current lease term.
- Located within 3 miles of major airport, which serves more than 55 million passengers annually and is a key gateway to the tourism and business markets.
- Walgreens has operated at this site since 1996, with five years remaining on the current lease term.
- Walgreens benefits from dense infill demographics with over 71,299 households and 196,470 residents in a 3-mile radius.
- Located on the northeast corner of West Lake Mead Boulevard and North Jones Boulevard with a combined traffic count of ±48,700 vehicles per day. Within one mile of Interstate 11 with ±174,000 vehicles per day.
- Replaceable rent levels with Walgreens paying $17.04 in rent, which is under market rents of $25/sf.
- Over 5.1 million square feet of existing retail space within a 2 mile radius of the property.
- Walgreens recently extended their lease in 2023 to a firm 12 years of lease term, showing their commitment to this location.
- Frontage on SW Moreland School Road (9,320 VPD) and MO-7 (25,384 VPD).
- Located in a affluent Kansas City suburb, the average household income in a 1-mile radius is over $106,000.
- Located 3 miles to the north, St. Mary’s Medical center is a 137-bed acute care facility which has served the community for over 40 years.
- This Walgreens is located across from a CVS making this a strategic market share corner for the two largest national drugstore chains.
- Located approximately 12 miles south of downtown Cincinnati within the Cincinnati MSA, providing access to a large employment base.
- Located approximately 1.2 miles from St. Elizabeth Florence Hospital, a 180-bed regional medical campus providing emergency, outpatient, and pediatric services including the Children’s Pavilion, supporting consistent pharmacy utilization.
- Positioned along US-25 with connectivity to Interstate 71/75 and within close proximity to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, a major regional logistics and passenger hub.
- Located approximately 1.5 to 2 miles from a primary Northern Kentucky retail corridor along Mall Road and Houston Road, anchored by Walmart, Target, The Home Depot, Meijer, Sam’s Club, Lowe’s, Kohl’s, ALDI, and Gabe’s.
- Walgreens operated on an absolute net lease with no landlord responsibilities whatsoever.
- Walgreens is paying $12.22/SF which is significantly lower than the national average.
- Walgreens signed a 10-year lease extension in 2019 demonstrating their long-term commitment to the site.
- Located 2 miles East, Prospect Village is a new $375 million mixed-use project featuring retail, multi-family, hospitality, and sports complexes which will support the growth of the area.
- Freeman Hospital West (339 Beds), Freeman Hospital East (72 Beds), Landmark Hospital (28 Beds) and Mercy Hospital Joplin (191 Beds) are all located in a 3 Mile Radius of the Property.
- Located on the intersection of South Main Street and East 20th Street with over 27,000 VPD.
Recently Sold Drugstores
- Affluent infill location 19 mi. from downtown Chicago, avg. HH income is $112,272 and 260,961 residents in a 5-mi radius.
- Recently extended lease, total of 20 yrs. remaining before the 8 (5-year) options, NNN, 2.5% increases in the options.
- Located 1.4 mi. from Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital with 333 beds and over 3,600 doctors and staff on the signalized SEC of Roosevelt Rd. & S. Westmore Meyers Rd. with a combined traffic count of ±66,355 VPD.
- Located blocks from the Medical District of Memphis with four major hospitals totaling approximately 6.5 million square feet of medical space within a three mile radius.
- Located 2.5 miles outside of downtown Memphis and is part of the Memphis MSA with a population of over 1,340,000 residents.
- Across the street from a Kroger shopping center and near I-69 with traffic counts of over 124,706 VPD.
- High traffic count of 63,111 cars per day and located 3 miles from Highway 99 with approximately 137,000 cars per day.
- Wells Fargo subleases a portion of the space on an absolute net lease basis for an opportunity of supplemental income.
- Average HH income in a 1-mile radius is $79,529, in a 3-mile radius it is $83,335 and $77,942 in a 5-mile radius with a population of 251,698 in a five-mile radius.
- One of only ±400 Walgreens locations with an in-store healthcare clinic.
- Directly across the street from CVS making this a strategic location for both Walgreens and CVS.
- Surrounded by residential neighborhoods and located at Exit 246 of Interstate 10 ±12 miles northwest of downtown Tucson. Average household income is $90,069 in a three-mile radius and $83,659 in a five-mile radius and 281,588 in a ten-mile radius.
- Subject property is located in a two-mile radius of three different hospitals.
- Located in a retail hub with approximately 1.8 million square feet of retail space.
- 50 miles north of Tampa along at the central coast Gulf of Mexico.
- Five mile radius population is 82,480 and household income is $60.598.
- Approx. 13 yrs. of term remaining before 10 (5-year) options, double net lease, landlord responsible for parking only.
- The lease allows for five percent (5%) rental increases in each of the ten (five-year) options.
- The lease structure for this asset does not include a rent holiday.
- Located less than 0.2 of a mile from Russell Medical, a not-for-profit acute care hospital.
- Only national chain drugstore in Alexander City, next nearest Walgreens or CVS over 13 miles away.
- 14+ years of term remaining on an absolute net lease with eleven 5-year options to extend.
- Located in an infill area on main retail corridor leading directly into Downtown Baton Rouge.
- Located on signalized SEC of Florida Blvd. & Lobdell Blvd. with a combined traffic count of ±77,903 VPD.
- Subject property is an outparcel to a 725,000 SF office park on 5.15 acres.
- Dense economic region with 7M square feet of retail space, 3M square feet of office space and 2,600 multi-family units within a 3-mile radius.
- Heavily trafficked intersection with traffic count of over 40,000 vehicles per day.
- Affluent neighborhood with about $140,000 household income within a 1-mile radius.