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Lakewood Triplex: Investment Opportunity

1296 Cook Avenue Lakewood, OH 44107

1296 Cook Avenue, Lakewood, OH, 44107
$489,000
For Sale
$489,000

MULTI_FAMILY - Lakewood, OH

Property Size2,050 SF
Lot Size0.12 Acres
Price / SF$238.54
Days on Market61

Property Features for 1296 Cook Avenue

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Triplex
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Rooms
Bedroom 2, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 2, Basement, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 4, Laundry Room, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 1
Parking features
Off Street
Standard status
Active
APN
312-13-023
Size
2,050 SF
Lot size
0.12 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2025
Tax Description
22 LKPK 0066 ALL
Tax Annual Amount
5430

Utilities

Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling system
Window Unit(s)
Water source
Public

Building Details

Year built
1962
Floors in Building
3
Roof type
Slate
Listing agency Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan
Listed by Mathew P Chase · License #2013002819
Added: May 22 Updated: Jul 17 at 10:17PM Checked: Jul 21 at 10:06AM
MLS# 5211261

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located in Lakewood, Ohio, this triplex offers a blend of classic character and modern comfort. The property presents an opportunity for investors and owner-occupants. One of the units is currently rented, providing immediate income potential. The property is situated near restaurants, parks, schools, and entertainment options. Each unit provides living spaces with charm and functionality. The property is suitable for expanding an investment portfolio, generating passive income, or house hacking. The property size is 2050 square feet and the lot size is 0.1175 acres.

Key Highlights

  • Charming triplex with the first‑floor unit already rented
  • Built in 1962 with natural gas forced‑air heating
  • Window unit cooling

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $33.2k $16.20
− Vacancy −$2.2k −$1.05
EGI $31.1k $15.15
− OpEx −$9.3k −$4.54
NOI $21.7k $10.60
2,050 SF · lease $16.20/SF/yr · vacancy 6.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$310.5K
$271.7K – $362.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $21,736 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.44%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$289.5K
$253.3K – $337.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $20,265 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.14%
Theoretical Best
Warehouse
$1.64M
$1.44M – $1.92M (±1% cap)
NOI $114,978 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 23.51%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Parking Lot & Garage Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Auto Parts Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Storage Facility Carpet & Flooring Store Electrical Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Triplex - Charming Lakewood triplex, ideal for investors or owner-occupants.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 1296 Cook Avenue Lakewood, OH.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $489,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Charming triplex with the first‑floor unit already rented; Built in 1962 with natural gas forced‑air heating; Window unit cooling
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