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Updated Triplex in Historic North
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$795,000

4 W Desoto St, Pensacola, FL 32501

MULTI_FAMILY - Pensacola, FL

Property Size3,504 SF
Price / SF$226.88
Days on Market850

Property Features for 4 W Desoto St

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Appliances Water Heater, Electric Water Heater, Built In Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Subdivision Belmont Tract
Lot features Corner Lot, Historic District
Elementary school Global Learning Academy
Middle school WORKMAN
High school Pensacola
Directions From the corner of N Palafox St and W Gregory St, go north on N Palafox St. then turn west on W DeSoto St. House is on the corner of W De Soto St and N Palafox St.
Standard status Active
APN 000S009010019049

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description LTS 19 20 BLK 49 BELMONT TRACT OR 8284 P 310 CA 78
Legal Description LTS 19 20 BLK 49 BELMONT TRACT OR 8284 P 310 CA 78

Utilities

Cooling system Central Air, Multi Units, Ceiling Fan(s)

Building Details

Year built 1937
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 3
Building materials Brick, Frame
Roof type Composition
Listing Agency: Crystal Shores 2 Inc.
Listed By: Amity Nowling · License #BK3069096
Added: Apr 4, 2024 Changed: Jul 23 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 6:06AM
MLS# 643152

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located in the Historic North Hill area at the corner of N Palafox and W De Soto, this property features an updated duplex and a converted garage. The complex is situated close to shopping, dining, and entertainment options in downtown Pensacola. The main building consists of a duplex with two units, each featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms and measuring 1452 square feet. The third unit is a detached, converted one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit with approximately 600 square feet. Each unit is finished with modern appliances, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and white quartz countertops. This property is suitable as a buy-and-hold investment for steady income or for buyers looking to live in one unit while renting out the others.

Key Highlights

  • Historic North Hill duplex plus detached converted garage unit on the corner of N Palafox and W De Soto
  • Two 3 bed/2 bath units in the main building, 1452 sq ft each
  • Detached converted 1 bed/1 bath unit, approx. 600 sq ft

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

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 $56.8k $16.20
− Vacancy −$7.5k −$2.14
EGI $49.3k $14.06
− OpEx −$14.8k −$4.22
NOI $34.5k $9.84
3,504 SF · lease $16.20/SF/yr · vacancy 13.21% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$492.7K
$431.1K – $574.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $34,486 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.34%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$452.3K
$395.8K – $527.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $31,660 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.98%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.03M
$899.8K – $1.20M (±1% cap)
NOI $71,986 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.05%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Locksmith Auto Parts Store Storage Facility (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store HVAC Service

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

3
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,488
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 32501, FL

10,960
Population
5,505
Households
2
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
30%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
3.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,962
Density / Sq Mi
$39,127
Median Household Income
$31,312
Median Earnings
$964
Median Rent
$277,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Triplex - Updated triplex near downtown Pensacola with modern finishes.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 4 W Desoto St Pensacola, FL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $795,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historic North Hill duplex plus detached converted garage unit on the corner of N Palafox and W De Soto; Two 3 bed/2 bath units in the main building, 1452 sq ft each; Detached converted 1 bed/1 bath unit, approx. 600 sq ft
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