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[samrcemtp]

Anyone anything about CarMax opening in Columbus.  I noticed in the newspaper that two real estate transactions had taken place for roughly $3.5 million with the land being sold to CarMax.  I'll have to find the addresses again, but it seems as though one was on Veterans Parkway and the other mentioned Adams Farm or Adams Park or something like that.  Wasn't Columbus Park Crossing built on land that used to be Adams Farm?

[Columbus1984]

samrcemtp, on 09 September 2011 - 05:26 PM, said:

Anyone anything about CarMax opening in Columbus.  I noticed in the newspaper that two real estate transactions had taken place for roughly $3.5 million with the land being sold to CarMax.  I'll have to find the addresses again, but it seems as though one was on Veterans Parkway and the other mentioned Adams Farm or Adams Park or something like that.  Wasn't Columbus Park Crossing built on land that used to be Adams Farm?

That would be awesome if it is true! Definitely try to find the address. All of CPC is Adams Farms. Not sure where they would build something that large in there, but I guess it is possible. Keep me posted on what you find out!

[samrcemtp]

The real estate transactions were reported in the L-E on Friday, September 9, 2011 for the period August 8 - 17.  The first one stated, "Veterans West LLC to CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc.; map and parcel 189-017-026, plat book 157, page 114, deed book 10349, page 49. $3,007,000.00."  The second transaction was listed as, "Adams Properties of Columbus, Inc. to CarMax Auto Superstores, LLC, map and parcel 189-017-027, 028, 029, 030, 031, and 032; plat book 105, page 67; deed book 10349, page 52.  $592.960."  So, as you can see, there was no 'address' listed, but it appears as though it puts it in the area of CPC.  Can't imagine where this area is unless there are existing buildings on the properties that would have to come down.  If anyone knows, it would be interesting to find out where and what their plans are.  I looked on the CarMax website this weekend and although it appears a little out of date, it doesn't indicate that Columbus is among the cities where they plan to build.  They have several outlets in metro Atlanta and one in Augusta.  I guess Columbus would be the third city in Georgia to have one.

[samrcemtp]

Also, it looks as though machinery has been moved into place across from North Highland Church.  I've heard a couple of things for those properties, but don't know which is correct.  One said it is a small strip shopping center.  That would be a surprise because the one on Veterans next to Columbus Motors is still not full and has been there a while.  I've also heard that a hotel is going in that area, possibly across from HomeTowne Suites.  Anybody know?  One more question - the building going up next to Arby's across from Sam's Club is Longhorns, I think.  There is work going on between that building and TGI Fridays.  Is that just land prep for drainage or is there something else going up there?

[amyers]

samrcemtp, on 12 September 2011 - 06:30 PM, said:

Also, it looks as though machinery has been moved into place across from North Highland Church.  I've heard a couple of things for those properties, but don't know which is correct.  One said it is a small strip shopping center.  That would be a surprise because the one on Veterans next to Columbus Motors is still not full and has been there a while.  I've also heard that a hotel is going in that area, possibly across from HomeTowne Suites.  Anybody know?  One more question - the building going up next to Arby's across from Sam's Club is Longhorns, I think.  There is work going on between that building and TGI Fridays.  Is that just land prep for drainage or is there something else going up there?

Both of your sources were wrong on this account, it is going to be KIA Autosport, they bought the land for about $1.5 million a few weeks ago and they're looking for contractors now. They will take up most of the land, leaving room for 2 out parsals. Plans: http://grab.by/aSKz

Also, the building that is going up right now next to Arby's is a small strip center. The land next to TGI Fridays is going to be Longhorn, they are looking for contractors as well right now. Plans: http://grab.by/aSKK

[amyers]

As far as CarMax goes, I would  guess that if they're going to put a store in Columbus they would put it on (1) the land next to the Kia Autosport land (2) on the land next the Hotel next to North Highland OR maybe Ben Carter sold out and Adams is selling the Columbus Park expansion next to Kohls and they're going to develop that land?

[Sonofagun112]

Anyone know what will be going in the strip center next to arby's?

Edited by Sonofagun112, 17 September 2011 - 08:36 AM.

[Columbus1984]

Sonohagun112, on 17 September 2011 - 08:35 AM, said:

Anyone know what will be going in the strip center next to arby's?

Haven't heard. Anymore news on CarMax or Kia??

[mitchella81]

Kia Autosport confirmed it to the Ledger on 10/19 that is is building a new 35,000 sq ft. dealership at the intersection of Moon and Whittlelsey Rd. It will be their second Columbus dealership and is expected to open by march and has a price tag of $4.6 million.