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    Downtown Brick Recording Studio Title is generated by Realmo AI

    215 NW 3rd Avenue NW, Arab, AL 35016

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    $96,900

    COMMERCIAL - Arab, AL

    Property size:
    636 SF
    Lot size:
    0.25 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $152/SF
    Added:
    Jun 25, 2026
    Days on Market:
    2
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 26 at 5:06 pm

    Property Features for 215 NW 3rd Avenue NW

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Parking features
    Oversize, Driveway
    Exterior features
    Curb/Gutters, Sidewalks
    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    636 SF
    Lot size
    0.25 Acres

    Utilities

    Sewer type
    Public Sewer
    Cooling system
    Central Air
    Water source
    Public

    Building Details

    Floors in Building
    1
    Flooring type
    Vinyl, Carpet
    Roof type
    Metal

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    Patricia Swindle

    Listing agent Patricia Swindle License #113352

    Listing office 1st Real Estate, LLC 1625 Gunter Ave., Guntersville, AL

    Listing date Jun 25, 2026

    MLS# 21921926

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    HighLights

    • Full brick building with metal roof, 636 SF, on a slab
    • Operating history: recording studio for the past 10 years; seller is open to considering a different layout
    • Zoned for both commercial and residential use
    • Plenty of parking with oversize driveway and parking features; includes curb gutters and sidewalks
    • Utilities: public water and public sewer; central air cooling
    • Interior includes vinyl and carpet flooring plus a half bath

    Overview

    This property is a full brick building under a metal roof, built on a slab and containing 636 square feet. The space includes a half bath and has been operated as a recording studio for the past 10 years. The seller is open to considering a different layout for the right buyer, and the building can be evaluated for potential expansion.

    Located in downtown Arab, Alabama, the property sits off Main Street at 215 3rd Avenue NW. The listing notes plenty of parking, supporting everyday access for customers, clients, or crews.

    For buyers seeking a compact creative or professional workspace, the existing studio history and functional base plan may fit music, audio production, or other back-of-house uses that benefit from a small dedicated footprint. The property’s zoning for both commercial and residential use adds flexibility for buyers planning either an operating business or a mixed-use approach, subject to compliance with applicable regulations.

    Local Financial Insights For Office B

    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 $11.4k $18.00
    − Vacancy −$1.9k −$2.97
    EGI $9.6k $15.03
    − OpEx −$2.4k −$3.76
    NOI $7.2k $11.27
    636 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 16.50% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Office B
    $102.4K
    $89.6K – $119.5K (±1% cap)
    NOI $7,169 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.40%
    Second Best
    —
    —
    no second resolved use
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $137.3K
    $120.1K – $160.2K (±1% cap)
    NOI $9,609 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.92%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Studio299 Recording Studio Recording Studio 3rd Avenue Sound ... Recording Studio

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Arab
    County
    Marshall
    State
    Alabama
    Longitude
    -86.497858
    Latitude
    34.319829

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Creative space - Full-brick studio property with a half bath and ample parking, zoned for commercial and residential use.
    Where is this creative space located?
    The property is located at 215 NW 3rd Avenue NW Arab, AL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $96,900.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Full brick building with metal roof, 636 SF, on a slab; Operating history: recording studio for the past 10 years; seller is open to considering a different layout; Zoned for both commercial and residential use
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