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Corner Pad Site Corner Pad Site Site SAM HOUSTON CORNER NEC I-45 @ Hwy 190 2904 Hwy 190, Huntsville, TX TODD N. EDMONDS, SIOR CCIM 713 830 2113 [email protected] MICHELLE SODERBERG 713 830 4005 [email protected] COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd Suite 250 The Woodlands, TX 77380 +1 713 222 2111 www.collier.com/texas Corner Pad Site 2904 Hwy 190, Huntsville, TX PROPERTY INFORMATION > ±0.41 Acres > ±17,859 Sq. Ft. The “Property” > Perfect location for single tenant retail > High visibility with Excellent Access (4 curb cuts) > Double Corner. > Frontage: Interstate Hwy 45 ±126 feet Hwy 190/30 ±100 feet Hickory Drive ±152 feet > Improvements: 1,100 SF Shell Bldg on slab. Previous Monopole Sign w/ 24” base Paved parking Multiple parking light standards > Taxes: City of Huntsville 0.3809 Huntsville ISD 1.1800 Walker County 0.6150 WC Hospital District 0.1346 Total $2.3112/$100 A.V. CONTACT OUR ADVISORS TODD N. EDMONDS, SIOR CCIM 713 830 2113 [email protected] MICHELLE SODERBERG 713 830 4005 [email protected] Corner Pad Site 2904 Hwy 190, Huntsville, TX Under TEXAS DEPT OF Construction CORRECTIONS Employees: ±6,823 Subject SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY Students: ±20,000 Employees: ±3,817 Veterans Veterans Pkwy Memorial TODD N. EDMONDS, SIOR CCIM MICHELLE SODERBERG 713 830 2113 713 830 4005 [email protected] [email protected] Property Information The LOCATION “Property” NEC I-45 & HWY 190 HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS 77340 SIZE 0.41 ACRES (17,860 SQUARE FEET) TOP EMPLOYERS TEXAS DEPT OF CORRECTIONS – 6,823 EMPLOYEES SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY – 3,817 HUNTSVILLE ISD – 878 EMPLOYEES HUNTSVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL – 533 EMPLOYEES UTILITIES AVAILABLE 2017 DEMOGRAPHIC SNAPSHOT PROPERTY INFORMATION FLOOD PLAIN 1 MILE 3 MILE 5 MILE NOT IN FLOOD PLAIN ESTIMATED Centrally located to various new 6,727 36,145 43,541 POPULATION retail developments ESTIMATED Access and visibility from I-45, 2,913 11,454 14,196 TRAFFIC COUNTS HOUSEHOLDS Highway 30/190 and Hickory Dr. INTERSTATE 45 HWY 190/HWY 30 AVERAGE $45,117 $38,884 $46,940 Well suited for single tenant 42,000 CPD 21,000 CPD HH INCOME retail. DAYTIME 5,270 18,773 20,481 New HEB under construction POPULATION less than 0.75 miles west. TODD N. EDMONDS, SIOR CCIM MICHELLE SODERBERG 713 830 2113 713 830 4005 [email protected] [email protected] About the Area Demographic Profile The City of Huntsville has a rich history of The population in Huntsville is growing which leads to more economic growth since its founding in 1835. people available to work, an important aspect for businesses to As one of the oldest cities in Texas, be successful. There are more men compared to women and Huntsville retains many natural and historic the median age is 28, which is also very appealing to businesses. resources that offer the community a higher The labor force, which is the amount of people ready and quality of life. available to work, is also growing in Huntsville. Lastly, wages and employment are also on the rise. Although the community proudly touts its history, it is not stuck in the past. Capitalizing on the historical nature, natural resources Cost of Living and growing art community has helped the city to earn Wages have been steadily rising in Huntsville as well as designations as a Texas Main Street City and State Cultural employment. The average wage per job in Walker County is District. It is with these assets and desire from community leaders $32,866 per year and is still increasing. to grow that Huntsville will continue to experience a positive trend of development for years to come. Overall, statewide employment is expected to increase approximately 20 percent during the next ten years, according Huntsville’s prime location is not its only asset; it is also home to to a leading economic forecasting firm. This growth, however, is Sam Houston State University, one of the fastest growing not expected to occur equally across all economic sectors. Three universities in the state. With an enrollment of over 17,000 services providing sectors (Professional and Business Services, students, the University has plans in place to expand their Health Services, and Leisure and Hospitality) are expected to enrollment to over 20,000 within the next few years. One of the enjoy growth at substantially higher rates than the state’s greatest benefits of having a university in Huntsville is that it helps overall economy. to provide a continuous pool of talent for the workforce. Major Employers Education To every family education is a very important aspect of their life. As you can see in the graph, Huntsville's education can compete with the surrounding areas. We have a fantastic K-12 school district and one of the top universities in Texas. Household Source: Huntsville Economic Development COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd., Suite 250 TODD N. EDMONDS, CCIM, SIOR MICHELLE SODERBERG The Woodlands, Texas 77381 Dir 1+ 713 830 2113 Dir 1+ 713 830 4005 713 222 2111 [email protected] [email protected] www.colliers.com/texas This document/email has been prepared by Colliers International for advertising and general information only. Colliers International makes no guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, regarding the information including, but not limited to, warranties of content, accuracy and reliability. Any interested party should undertake their own inquiries as to the accuracy of the information. Colliers International excludes unequivocally all inferred or implied terms, conditions and warranties arising out of this document and excludes all liability for loss and damages arising there from. This publication is the copyrighted property of Colliers International and /or its licensor(s). © 2017 All rights reserved. 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