A 98% OCCUPIED NEIGHBORHOOD RETAIL CENTER ANCHORED BY GROCERY OUTLET & ROSS
Kidder Mathews is pleased to present Mount Vernon Center, a 100,155 SF neighborhood retail center located along the I-5 corridor in the Puget Sound Region of Washington State.
The center is anchored by Grocery Outlet and Ross Dress for Less, two of the nation’s leading value retailers representing 41% of the GLA. The center benefits from staggered anchor lease expirations separated by approximately five years, minimizing rollover risk and providing future ownership with a clear and manageable renewal runway.
ADDRESS |
525 E College Way |
PRICE |
$15,550,000 |
CAP RATE |
6.75% |
OCCUPANCY |
98% |
BUILDING PRICE/SF |
$155 |
YEAR BUILT |
1977 |
ANCHOR TENANT FIRM TERM |
Ross Dress For Less ~10-Years |
GROSS LEASABLE AREA |
100,155 SF |
LOT SIZE |
353,720 SF | 8.12 Acres |
TENANTS |
12 |
PARKING SPACES |
401 ±Spaces (4/1,000 SF) |
PARCEL |
P53856 |
STEPS FROM THE REGION’S TOP RETAILERS
Postioned along a high-traffic corridor with seamless ingress and egress, the property benefits from a diverse mix of daily-needs and service-oriented retailers that drive repeat visitation.
38,695 VPD
On Riverside Drive & East College Way
TOP 20%
Grocery Outlet Location Nationwide
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INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Grocery Outlet & Ross Dress for Less
Anchor 41% of GLA
Two nationally recognized value-oriented retailers serve as the primary traffic drivers for the center, supporting the surrounding tenants and generating consistent daily visitation.
98% Occupied
Neighborhood Retail Center
Mount Vernon Center maintains strong occupancy with a stable mix of national and long-standing local tenants, with 34% of tenants occupying the center for 14+ years.
Staggered Anchor Expirations Eliminate Rollover Risk
Anchor lease expirations separated by approximately five years provide future ownership with a manageable renewal schedule.
Strategic Location Along Interstate 5 Retail Corridor
Positioned within a dominant retail corridor just off Interstate 5, surrounded by national retailers including Safeway, Hobby Lobby, Tractor Supply, Petco, etc., with 38,695 vehicles per day along E College Way.
Inline Shop Space
Below Market Rent
Meaningful mark-to-market opportunity as leases roll, providing a clear path to NOI growth while anchor tenancy remains stable.
$155/SF Acquisition Basis
Well Below Replacement Cost
The offering represents a substantial discount to estimated replacement costs for comparable retail centers, providing investors with a significant basis advantage.
IN THE CENTER OF THE TRADE REGION
Mount Vernon Center is a high-performing retail destination driven by consistent traffic and strong customer engagement. The property generates 1.3M visitors annually, with an average 34-minute dwell time,* reflecting its role as a convenient, go-to shopping hub for the surrounding community and beyond.
LOCATION
Mount Vernon serves as the commercial and economic hub of Skagit County, strategically located along the I-5 corridor between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia. With a population of approximately 36,000 residents, the city anchors a broader regional trade area of roughly 130,000 people, functioning as the primary retail and service center for the Skagit Valley.
Mount Vernon draws consumers from surrounding communities including Burlington, Sedro-Woolley, and other nearby population centers, reinforcing its role as the dominant retail node in the region. This broad trade area, combined with limited competing retail corridors, supports steady demand for goods and services.
With direct access to Interstate 5 and regional connectivity throughout the Puget Sound and into British Columbia, Mount Vernon benefits from strong accessibility and long-term growth fundamentals. Ongoing population growth and its position as a supply-constrained retail market continue to support durable tenant demand and investment stability.
CONTACT US
MAGGIE VERGER
Vice President
206.600.8500
maggie.verger@kidder.com
KEVIN VERGER
Vice President
206.946.9425
kevin.verger@kidder.com