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Duplex with Three-Car Garage
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$429,900

1497 Prospect Avenue, Rocky River, OH 44116

ResidentialIncome, Rocky River, OH

Property Size2,802 SF
Lot Size0.13 Acres
Price / SF$153.43
Days on Market3

Property Features for 1497 Prospect Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Duplex
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Basement, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1
Parking features Garage
Interior features BuiltInFeatures, NaturalWoodwork
Appliances Dryer, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Elementary school district Rocky River CSD - 1826
Middle school district Rocky River CSD - 1826
High school district Rocky River CSD - 1826
Directions S off Detroit at Prospect
Standard status Active
APN 301-23-035
Size 2,802 SF
Lot size 0.13 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Annual Amount 6616

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling system Central Air
Water source Public

Amenities

central air
dishwasher
washer/dryer
hardwood flooring
built-in cabinetry

Building Details

Year built 1923
Floors in Building 2
Building materials Brick
Roof type Fiberglass, Asphalt
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Citywide · Keller Williams Realty
Listed By: Jane C Vitou · License #448578
Added: Sep 16 Last Checked: Sep 18 at 2:06PM
MLS# 5244667

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Built in 1923, this brick duplex contains 2,802 square feet on a 0.127-acre lot. The interior includes large rooms, original hardwood flooring, built-in cabinetry, and natural woodwork. Central air, forced-air natural gas heat, and public water and sewer serve the property. Each unit has its own washer and dryer, while the second-floor residence also includes a dishwasher. A basement and three-car garage provide additional utility.

The property is located at 1497 Prospect Avenue in Rocky River, within walking distance of downtown shopping and dining. The site also offers proximity to the area's schools. A fiberglass and asphalt roof completes the existing improvements.

Key Highlights

  • 2,802‑square‑foot duplex on a 0.127‑acre lot
  • Three‑car garage plus basement storage
  • Brick construction dating to 1923

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
$29,709
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
6.91%
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%
$594,180 $594.2K
Cap Rate 7%
$424,414 $424.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$330,100 $330.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,802 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
$45.4K $16.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.0K −$1.05/SF
EGI
$42.4K $15.15/SF
− OpEx
−$12.7K −$4.54/SF
NOI
$29.7K $10.60/SF
Area
Cuyahoga County, OH
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$16.20 /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%
$594,180
Cap Rate 7%
$424,414
Cap Rate 9%
$330,100

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$424.4K
$371.4K – $495.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $29,709 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.91%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$395.7K
$346.2K – $461.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $27,699 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.44%
Theoretical Best
Warehouse
$2.25M
$1.96M – $2.62M (±1% cap)
NOI $157,156 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 36.56%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Parking Lot & Garage Electrical Service Garden Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Grocery & Convenience Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

2
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,200
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 44116, OH

21,821
Population
10,484
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
64%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
4.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,453
Density / Sq Mi
$93,532
Median Household Income
$60,738
Median Earnings
$1,146
Median Rent
$327,600
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region

6.5% 2022
7.5% 2023
7.8% 2024
8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-unit brick property with hardwood floors, central air, in-unit laundry, and access to downtown shopping and dining.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1497 Prospect Avenue Rocky River, OH.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $429,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,802‑square‑foot duplex on a 0.127‑acre lot; Three‑car garage plus basement storage; Brick construction dating to 1923
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