Updated Duplex with Brand-New
For Sale
$275,000
188 Frawley Road, Chattanooga, TN 37412
MULTI_FAMILY - Chattanooga, TN
Property Size1,860 SF
Lot Size0.11 Acres
Price / SF$147.85
Days on Market50
Property Features for 188 Frawley Road
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Duplex
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Full bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 3
Parking features
Off Street
Patio and Porch features
Deck, Patio
Interior features
Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
Crawl Space
Appliances
Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dishwasher
Lot features
Level
Elementary school
Spring Creek Elementary
Middle school
East Ridge Middle
High school
East Ridge High
Directions
Ringgold Road East 1/4 mile from I-75, turn left onto Frawley Road. Duplex is on right approximately 1/4 mile.
Subdivision
Chattanooga
Standard status
Active
APN
170b D 005.05
Size
1,860 SF
Lot size
0.11 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Description
LT 3 JOHN C WHITMIRES SUB 39-257 OU T OF 170B-D-5.2 FOR 1985
Tax Annual Amount
2831
Legal Description
LT 3 JOHN C WHITMIRES SUB 39-257 OU T OF 170B-D-5.2 FOR 1985
Utilities
Utilities
Cable Available
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Central, Electric (Heating)
Cooling system
Central Air, Electric
Water source
Public
Building Details
Year built
1985
Floors in Building
2
Number of units
2
Flooring type
Carpet, Vinyl
Building materials
Vinyl Siding
Roof type
Shingle
Listing Agency:
REAL Broker
(844) 591-7325
Listed By:
Michael Kelly · License #322724
(423) 645-3862
Added: Jun 23
Changed: Aug 4
Last Checked: Aug 11 at 5:06PM
MLS# 1537375
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This updated duplex includes two separate living units, each with two bedrooms and one full bath. Interior features include eat-in kitchens, ceiling fans, and vinyl and carpet flooring. Appliances listed include a refrigerator, microwave, electric range, and dishwasher. Heating is central electric, and cooling is central air. Off-street parking is available, and the property includes a deck and patio.
The seller recently installed a brand-new shingle roof. HVAC servicing details include a heater blower change in unit 188, and the HVAC in unit 190 is four years old. The property is on public water and served by public sewer, with cable available.
Built in 1985, this duplex sits on a 0.11-acre lot and is currently set up with both units vacant, allowing a new owner to occupy one side while renting the other or lease both sides immediately.
The seller recently installed a brand-new shingle roof. HVAC servicing details include a heater blower change in unit 188, and the HVAC in unit 190 is four years old. The property is on public water and served by public sewer, with cable available.
Built in 1985, this duplex sits on a 0.11-acre lot and is currently set up with both units vacant, allowing a new owner to occupy one side while renting the other or lease both sides immediately.
Key Highlights
- 0.11‑acre duplex lot with off‑street parking
- Two units, each with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath
- Brand‑new shingle roof installed
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
$18,261
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
6.64%
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%
$365,220
$365.2K
Cap Rate 7%
$260,871
$260.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$202,900
$202.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,860 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
$27.9K $15.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.8K −$0.98/SF
EGI
$26.1K $14.03/SF
− OpEx
−$7.8K −$4.21/SF
NOI
$18.3K $9.82/SF
Area
Chattanooga, TN
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$15.00 /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%
$365,220
Cap Rate 7%
$260,871
Cap Rate 9%
$202,900
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$260.9K
$228.3K – $304.4K
NOI $18,261 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.64%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$234.1K
$204.8K – $273.1K
NOI $16,386 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.96%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$410.8K
$359.4K – $479.3K
NOI $28,755 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.46%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
48
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 37412, TN
21,881
Population
10,305
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
23%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
8.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,515
Density / Sq Mi
$56,600
Median Household Income
$37,858
Median Earnings
$1,120
Median Rent
$182,600
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Each side offers two bedrooms and one full bath, with updated finishes and a recently installed roof.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 188 Frawley Road Chattanooga, TN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $275,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 0.11‑acre duplex lot with off‑street parking; Two units, each with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath; Brand‑new shingle roof installed
