Vintage Duplex with Private
For Sale
$729,000
117 W 31ST St, Vancouver, WA 98660
MultiFamily, Vancouver, WA
Property Size2,894 SF
Lot Size0.12 Acres
Price / SF$251.90
Days on Market62
Property Features for 117 W 31ST St
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
R-9
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Full bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 2
Subdivision
CARTER PARK
Elementary school
Lincoln
Middle school
Discovery
High school
Hudsons Bay
Directions
Main Street > 31st Street. GPS Friendly
Standard status
Active
APN
008410000
Size
2,894 SF
Lot size
0.12 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Description
ROWLEYS ADDITION-7 LOT 5 BLK 11 FOR ASSESSOR USE ONLY ROWLEYS ADD
Tax Annual Amount
7072
Legal Description
ROWLEYS ADDITION-7 LOT 5 BLK 11 FOR ASSESSOR USE ONLY ROWLEYS ADD
Utilities
Heating system
Forced Air
Building Details
Year built
1940
Number of units
2
Roof type
Composition
Listing Agency:
Cano Real Estate LLC
(360) 823-3333
Listed By:
Nathan Cano · License #11141
(360) 947-1237
Added: Jul 15
Changed: Sep 13
Last Checked: Sep 14 at 12:06AM
MLS# 128187696
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 2,894-square-foot duplex, built in 1940, contains two mirrored residences with hardwood flooring, built-in cabinetry, arch details, and multi-pane French windows. Each unit has a main-level primary bedroom, a remodeled bathroom, a functional kitchen with a new refrigerator, ample storage, and generous work surfaces. The lower levels are separately accessed and include a large non-conforming bedroom, walk-in closet, washer/dryer hookups, and additional storage. Plumbing varies by side, with one basement prepared for a sink and toilet and the other already equipped with a sink.
Both residences have private backyards with patio areas, alley access, and space for garden beds or storage sheds. Each also includes a single-car garage with electricity. The property is located in Vancouver’s Carter Park neighborhood near bus lines, schools, shopping, medical offices, restaurants, grocery stores, and Carter Park. The site encompasses 0.12 acres and carries R-9 zoning.
Both residences have private backyards with patio areas, alley access, and space for garden beds or storage sheds. Each also includes a single-car garage with electricity. The property is located in Vancouver’s Carter Park neighborhood near bus lines, schools, shopping, medical offices, restaurants, grocery stores, and Carter Park. The site encompasses 0.12 acres and carries R-9 zoning.
Key Highlights
- 2,894‑square‑foot duplex on a 0.12‑acre lot
- Two mirrored units, each with a main‑level primary bedroom and remodeled bathroom
- Lower levels include large non‑conforming bedrooms, walk‑in closets, and washer/dryer hookups
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$38,669
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
5.30%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$773,380
$773.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$552,414
$552.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$429,656
$429.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,894 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$58.0K $20.04/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.8K −$0.95/SF
EGI
$55.2K $19.09/SF
− OpEx
−$16.6K −$5.73/SF
NOI
$38.7K $13.36/SF
Area
Vancouver, WA
Vacancy
4.75%
Lease Rate
$20.04 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$773,380
Cap Rate 7%
$552,414
Cap Rate 9%
$429,656
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$552.4K
$483.4K – $644.5K
NOI $38,669 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.30%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$479.6K
$419.6K – $559.5K
NOI $33,569 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.60%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$708.1K
$619.6K – $826.1K
NOI $49,566 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.80%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Lease Details
2
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Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,414
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Demographics for 98660, WA
12,735
Population
7,048
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
38%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
15.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
832
Density / Sq Mi
$65,147
Median Household Income
$51,895
Median Earnings
$1,408
Median Rent
$444,300
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two mirrored residences combine period details, updated bathrooms, private outdoor space, and individual garages with electrical service.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 117 W 31ST St Vancouver, WA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $729,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,894‑square‑foot duplex on a 0.12‑acre lot; Two mirrored units, each with a main‑level primary bedroom and remodeled bathroom; Lower levels include large non‑conforming bedrooms, walk‑in closets, and washer/dryer hookups
