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Versatile Office Property Near Downtown

311 W University Avenue Lafayette, LA 70501

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For Sale
$495,000

COMMERCIAL - Lafayette, LA

Property size:
3,001 SF
Lot size:
0.29 Acres
Price / SF:
$164/SF
Added:
Nov 14, 2025
Days on Market:
239
Last Refresh:
Jul 11 at 5:06 am

Property Features for 311 W University Avenue

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
CM-1 (COMMERCIA
Bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Parking features
Parking Lot
Exterior features
Door Sign
Standard status
Active
APN
6022502
Size
3,001 SF
Lot size
0.29 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description
P LOTS 1-2-3-4-5-6 BLK 8 ELMHURST PARK ADD SE P OF LOTS 1-2-3-4 & P LOT 5 BLK 8 ELMHURST PARK ADD SE P OF LOTS 5-6 BLK 8 ELMHURST PARK ADD

Utilities

Heating system
Central
Cooling system
Central Air
Water source
Public

Building Details

Flooring type
Tile, Wood
Roof type
Built-Up

Listing agent Jeff Landry License #995682229

Listing office Scout Real Estate Co. 617 S Buchanan Street, Lafayette, LA

Listing date Nov 14, 2025

MLS# 2500005554

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This versatile office property is centrally located near the intersection of University Ave. and Johnston St., offering convenient access to Downtown Lafayette and the University of Lafayette. The building, with CM-1 Commercial Mixed Zoning, features seven offices, a conference room, a kitchen, two lobbies, and two restrooms. It offers the flexibility to accommodate up to three individual tenant suites, each with private entrances. The rear suite includes a private courtyard. Additional highlights include private parking and proximity to a city bus stop just 1 block away. The property has a size of 3001 square feet and sits on a lot of 0.29 acres.

Key Highlights

  • CM‑1 Commercial Mixed Zoning allows for a wide range of potential uses.
  • Centrally located near University Ave. and Johnston St.
  • Flexibility to accommodate up to three individual tenant suites, each with private entrances.

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 $54.0k $18.00
− Vacancy −$7.5k −$2.48
EGI $46.6k $15.52
− OpEx −$11.6k −$3.88
NOI $34.9k $11.64
3,001 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 13.80% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$498.9K
$436.5K – $582.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $34,923 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.06%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$709.5K
$620.9K – $827.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $49,668 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.03%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Kenneth D. St. ... Law Firm Christopher T. Lee Law Firm Russo Consulting Group Consultant

Suggested Use

HVAC Service Home Appliance Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith Tanning Salon (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Veterinary Clinic (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Office units - Centrally located office property with flexible tenant suite options.
Where is this office units located?
The property is located at 311 W University Avenue Lafayette, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $495,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: CM‑1 Commercial Mixed Zoning allows for a wide range of potential uses.; Centrally located near University Ave. and Johnston St.; Flexibility to accommodate up to three individual tenant suites, each with private entrances.
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