La-Z-Boy NNN Property for Sale in California | $7.325M | 6.25% Cap Rate

Independent NNN Investment Analysis by Mercedes Shaffer | October 21, 2026

Quick Answer

A La-Z-Boy store ranked among the top performers nationwide, a prime East Bay retail location, and a 6.25% cap rate. What's not to like? The answer may be in the lease guaranty. This is a sale-leaseback backed by a regional franchise operator, not necessarily the publicly traded La-Z-Boy corporation. That distinction could materially affect the property's value. It's exactly the kind of detail I examine on the Commercial Real Estate Deal Room and in my work helping investors buy and property owners sell NNN real estate. Because whether you're buying or selling, understanding what's behind the cap rate can make a substantial difference in the outcome.

Property Overview

The offering for 626 Contra Costa Boulevard in Pleasant Hill, California, identifies the following terms:

• Asking price: $7,325,000

• Cap rate: 6.25%

• Annual NOI: $457,800

• Building size: 14,359 square feet

• Land area: 0.83 acres

• Year built: 1971

• Property type: Single-tenant retail

• Lease structure: Absolute NNN sale-leaseback

• Rent increases: 10% every five years

• Renewal options: Two five-year options

• Guaranty: Described as a franchisee-level corporate guaranty

• Operator: Reportedly operates 21 La-Z-Boy locations in Northern California

The offering also reports 97 parking spaces, approximately 6.76 spaces per 1,000 square feet, and a purchase price of $510.13 per square foot.

The stated NOI and asking price produce an indicated cap rate of approximately 6.25%. The offering does not establish the exact initial lease expiration date or provide the executed guaranty, both of which are essential to underwriting the investment.

The property is also publicly advertised on LoopNet and Crexi. Current transaction status and availability should be reconfirmed before proceeding.

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About La-Z-Boy: Financial Strength and Operating Performance

La-Z-Boy is a longstanding furniture manufacturer and retailer with substantial national brand recognition. Its vertically integrated business includes manufacturing, wholesale distribution, company-operated stores, independently operated stores, and e-commerce.

The company's fiscal 2026 results provide useful context. La-Z-Boy reported approximately $2.1 billion in consolidated sales, up 1% from the prior year. Its retail segment delivered sales growth of approximately 6%, supported by new stores and acquisitions. Operating cash flow reached $204 million.

The company also reported 378 stores, including 230 company-owned locations and 148 independently operated stores. These figures establish the scale of the brand, but they do not establish the financial strength of this property's franchise operator.

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The critical distinction is between the brand and the lease guarantor.

The offering describes a corporate guaranty from a regional La-Z-Boy franchise operator with 21 locations. That is materially different from an unconditional guaranty from La-Z-Boy Incorporated, the publicly traded parent.

A 21-store operator may offer meaningful diversification across locations, but its actual creditworthiness depends on financial performance, leverage, liquidity, and contractual obligations. None of those financial details are established in the offering materials.

I would request financial statements for the actual guarantor, including its store-level profitability, debt obligations, and fixed-charge coverage. I would also examine whether the guaranty covers the entire lease term and whether any limitations apply.

The offering highlights this Pleasant Hill store as ranking sixth among 321 locations nationwide, with approximately 44,200 visits over the preceding twelve months.

That is encouraging, but foot traffic is not the same as sales or profitability. Furniture stores can generate substantial revenue from relatively few transactions, while browsing traffic does not necessarily translate into completed purchases.

I would want verified store sales, gross margins, occupancy costs, and EBITDA before concluding that the reported traffic ranking establishes strong rent coverage.

This matters particularly in furniture retail, where discretionary consumer spending, housing turnover, interest rates, and promotional activity can influence sales.

La-Z-Boy's fiscal 2026 results show a business continuing to expand its retail footprint, but the company's annual report also acknowledges pressure on consumer demand.

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Location and Real Estate Analysis

Pleasant Hill occupies an established position within Contra Costa County's East Bay retail market. The property sits along Contra Costa Boulevard, near regional shopping destinations including Sunvalley Shopping Center and The Veranda.

The offering describes the surrounding area as a concentrated furniture retail corridor, with nearby national retailers including Target, Best Buy, and Nordstrom Rack.

This concentration is relevant. Furniture purchases are often comparison-driven, and customers may visit several showrooms before making a decision. Proximity to complementary retailers can help a showroom capture shoppers already considering home furnishings.

However, I would be cautious about accepting the offering's description of the property as internet-resistant without qualification.

Furniture remains a category in which physical showrooms provide value. Customers often want to evaluate comfort, materials, dimensions, and quality before purchasing. Nevertheless, online competition, changing consumer preferences, and omnichannel retailing remain important industry factors.

The property contains 14,359 square feet on approximately 0.83 acres, with 97 reported parking spaces.

The substantial parking supply is an advantage for a destination showroom. I would still want to verify the parking count, parcel boundaries, easements, access rights, and any shared-use arrangements.

At approximately $510 per square foot, the asking price also deserves analysis relative to the property's age and alternative uses.

The building was constructed in 1971. Although the absolute NNN lease may transfer significant maintenance responsibilities to the tenant, it does not eliminate the investor's exposure to the property's long-term physical and functional condition.

I would evaluate the roof, building systems, seismic considerations, environmental history, accessibility, zoning, and future redevelopment potential.

The property's infill location may support long-term value, but a relatively large showroom has a narrower replacement-tenant pool than a small-format retail building.

That distinction becomes particularly important if the current tenant eventually vacates.

Lease Structure and Rent Growth

The absolute NNN sale-leaseback structure is central to this investment.

In a sale-leaseback, an operating business sells real estate it owns and simultaneously leases the property from the buyer. The seller converts real estate equity into capital while continuing to occupy the location.

Here, the offering states that proceeds will support expansion by the regional La-Z-Boy operator.

That can be a legitimate strategic use of capital. Rather than keeping equity tied up in a single property, the operator can deploy the proceeds toward additional stores or other business investments.

However, I would examine whether the transaction strengthens the operating company or simply introduces another substantial fixed obligation.

The proposed lease reportedly includes 10% rent increases every five years.

Starting with $457,800 in annual rent, the first scheduled increase would produce approximately $503,580 annually, assuming the stated NOI equals base rent and the escalation applies as described.

That would increase the yield on the original $7,325,000 purchase price from approximately 6.25% to 6.87%, before any applicable ownership expenses.

A 10% increase every five years is equivalent to approximately 1.92% compounded annual growth. It provides predictable income growth, although it may not fully offset inflation.

The two five-year renewal options could extend occupancy, but renewal rights are generally controlled by the tenant and should not be treated as guaranteed additional lease term.

One significant missing detail is the exact initial lease term.

The offering describes a long-term lease, but the materials supplied do not establish its commencement and expiration dates. I would verify those dates before making any judgment about the property's future resale value.

The remaining lease term at the time of resale can materially affect pricing, financing options, and the buyer pool. Investors should understand how remaining lease term affects NNN property value before assuming that today's cap rate will be available when they eventually sell.

I would also review the actual lease to confirm responsibility for structural repairs, capital expenditures, casualty restoration, insurance, taxes, and environmental matters.

The phrase absolute NNN is useful shorthand, but the executed lease controls the allocation of risk.

Investment Risks and Considerations

Four considerations stand out in this offering.

1. Franchisee-level credit rather than public-company credit. The property's La-Z-Boy branding provides recognition, but the investor's income depends on the actual lease obligor and guarantor. The regional operator's financial strength must be evaluated independently.

2. Sale-leaseback economics. The transaction releases capital for expansion, but it also creates a long-term rent obligation. I would examine whether the operator's current earnings support that obligation before giving substantial credit to projected growth.

3. The building's age and alternative-use value. A 1971 retail building in an established infill market may have meaningful underlying real estate value, but investors need to verify its physical condition, functional adaptability, and realistic replacement-tenant demand.

4. Rent sustainability and future exit pricing. The scheduled increases benefit the landlord, but they also increase the tenant's occupancy costs. If sales weaken, the growing rent obligation could become more difficult to support. At resale, the remaining lease term and perceived guarantor strength may have a greater influence on value than the property's original asking cap rate.

These risks should be reflected in the investor's required return rather than dismissed because the tenant operates under a familiar national brand.

Is This La-Z-Boy NNN Property a Good Investment?

I find this offering interesting, particularly because of the location, reported store performance, and lease structure.

A 6.25% cap rate with 10% increases every five years offers a reasonable starting point for evaluating the opportunity. The reported top-six national store ranking is also noteworthy, provided it can be substantiated with actual sales and profitability.

But I would not price this as a corporate La-Z-Boy credit investment.

The guaranty is reportedly provided by a regional franchise operator, and that introduces a different risk profile. Before determining whether the cap rate is attractive, I would want to review the guarantor's financial statements, verify store-level rent coverage, and confirm the initial lease term.

I would also examine the underlying property value independent of the lease.

The East Bay infill location is a meaningful strength. But location alone does not establish that a 14,359-square-foot furniture showroom would command comparable rent from a replacement tenant.

At the asking price, a 50-basis-point increase in the required cap rate—from 6.25% to 6.75%—would reduce the indicated value to approximately $6.78 million, assuming unchanged NOI. That is a difference of roughly $543,000.

This illustrates how sensitive the acquisition price is to the investor's assessment of credit and risk. For more context, see how Triple Net properties are valued.

For a 1031 exchange investor seeking passive income in California, the property could merit consideration. Its lease structure may reduce day-to-day management responsibilities, and its established retail location offers potential long-term utility.

However, I would be reluctant to recommend paying the full asking price without strong evidence that the franchise operator can comfortably support the rent and that the real estate provides reasonable downside protection.

My assessment: This is a potentially attractive investment with a meaningful location advantage, but the financial strength of the regional operator—not the national brand recognition—should determine whether 6.25% is sufficient compensation for the risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does La-Z-Boy Incorporated guarantee this property's lease?

The offering describes a franchisee-level corporate guaranty from a regional operator with 21 locations. It does not establish a guaranty from publicly traded La-Z-Boy Incorporated. Buyers should verify the exact legal guarantor and its financial obligations.

Why is the property being sold through a sale-leaseback?

The offering states that the operator intends to use the proceeds to support further expansion. A sale-leaseback allows an operator to release capital from owned real estate while continuing to occupy the property under a lease.

How much will the rent increase?

The offering provides for 10% increases every five years. Based on the stated $457,800 annual NOI, the first increase would bring annual rent to approximately $503,580, assuming the stated NOI equals contractual base rent.

Is this property suitable for a 1031 exchange?

It may be suitable as replacement real estate for a qualifying 1031 exchange, depending on the investor's objectives, transaction timing, financing, and tax circumstances. Investors should consult their qualified intermediary and tax advisor.

Related NNN Investment Resources

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Whether you're considering this La-Z-Boy investment, comparing alternative NNN properties, or evaluating the potential sale of an existing asset, I can help you assess the tenant, lease, real estate fundamentals, and transaction strategy.

About Mercedes Shaffer

Mercedes Shaffer is a commercial real estate broker specializing in Triple Net (NNN) real estate, multifamily investment properties, and 1031 exchanges. With more than 20 years of real estate experience, Mercedes helps property owners and investors buy, sell, value, and strategically reposition income-producing real estate.

Her expertise encompasses investment property valuation, market fundamentals, lease structures, tenant credit analysis, and the factors that influence real estate performance and long-term investment value. Together, Mercedes and her team at Highwater Partners bring more than 250 years of combined commercial real estate experience and over $18 billion in transaction experience.

Mercedes is also the host of the Commercial Real Estate Deal Room, a YouTube channel focused on helping investors understand NNN properties, 1031 exchanges, commercial real estate valuation, and investment risk.

Disclosure: This independent analysis is based on the supplied offering information and publicly available research as of October 21, 2026. Highwater Partners is not identified as the listing brokerage. Pricing, availability, financial information, lease provisions, and guaranties are subject to independent verification. This article does not constitute legal, tax, or individualized investment advice.