Free-Standing Office
For Sale
$2,695,000
212 SE 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Commercial Sale, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Property Size3,480 SF
Lot Size0.32 Acres
Price / SF$774.43
Days on Market457
Property Features for 212 SE 8th Street
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
RAC-CC
Parking features
Guest, Covered
Subdivision
3800
Standard status
Active
APN
504210280920
Size
3,480 SF
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2024
Tax Description
BRYAN SUB LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 59 FT LAUDERDALE 1-29 D LOTS 7 & 9 BLK D
Tax Annual Amount
35830
Legal Description
BRYAN SUB LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 59 FT LAUDERDALE 1-29 D LOTS 7 & 9 BLK D
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Central
Cooling system
Central Air
Water source
Public
Amenities
kitchen
waiting room
reception area
conference room
copy supply room
Building Details
Year built
1986
Flooring type
Carpet, Vinyl
Listing Agency:
Douglas Elliman
(954) 874-0740
Listed By:
Lindsey E Way · License #3296776
(954) 804-2864
Added: May 29, 2025
Changed: Aug 19
Last Checked: Aug 28 at 12:06AM
MLS# F10502298
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This free-standing office building offers a two-wing configuration designed for professional office use. The East Wing includes five private offices, a kitchen/common area, a waiting room, and two restrooms, including one full bath. The West Wing features four private offices, a reception area, waiting room, conference room, kitchen, copy/supply room, and a separate restroom. The property includes front and rear access.
The building is located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, zoned RAC-CC, one of the city’s highest density “City Center” designations. It is positioned to support walk-in access to the courthouse and Las Olas Boulevard, as well as nearby dining, and it is described as minutes from major highways.
For buyers or tenants seeking a self-contained office presence, the layout supports a mix of private offices, waiting/reception functions, and meeting space within the same building. With 15 on-site parking spaces and access from both the front and rear, the property is suitable for office teams that need convenient arrival and dedicated staff parking while maintaining a downtown footprint.
The building is located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, zoned RAC-CC, one of the city’s highest density “City Center” designations. It is positioned to support walk-in access to the courthouse and Las Olas Boulevard, as well as nearby dining, and it is described as minutes from major highways.
For buyers or tenants seeking a self-contained office presence, the layout supports a mix of private offices, waiting/reception functions, and meeting space within the same building. With 15 on-site parking spaces and access from both the front and rear, the property is suitable for office teams that need convenient arrival and dedicated staff parking while maintaining a downtown footprint.
Key Highlights
- 3,480 sq. ft. free‑standing office building in downtown Fort Lauderdale on a 14,000 sq. ft. lot
- Divided into two wings: East Wing (5 private offices) and West Wing (4 private offices + reception, conference room, kitchen)
- Zoned RAC‑CC as part of the city’s “City Center” highest density designation
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
$99,973
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
3.71%
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%
$1,999,460
$2.0M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,428,186
$1.4M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,110,811
$1.1M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,480 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
$158.7K $45.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$25.4K −$7.30/SF
EGI
$133.3K $38.30/SF
− OpEx
−$33.3K −$9.58/SF
NOI
$100.0K $28.73/SF
Area
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vacancy
16.00%
Lease Rate
$45.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$1,999,460
Cap Rate 7%
$1,428,186
Cap Rate 9%
$1,110,811
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$1.43M
$1.25M – $1.67M
NOI $99,973 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.71%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.34M
$2.05M – $2.73M
NOI $163,699 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.07%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
6,741
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 33316, FL
12,669
Population
8,946
Households
1.4
Avg Household Size
50
Median Age
54%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
4.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,090
Density / Sq Mi
$89,200
Median Household Income
$52,992
Median Earnings
$2,047
Median Rent
$793,500
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office building - Two-wing office layout with private offices, conference space, and parking for downtown access.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 212 SE 8th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,695,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3,480 sq. ft. free‑standing office building in downtown Fort Lauderdale on a 14,000 sq. ft. lot; Divided into two wings: East Wing (5 private offices) and West Wing (4 private offices + reception, conference room, kitchen); Zoned RAC‑CC as part of the city’s “City Center” highest density designation
