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Historic Mixed-Use Building
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$425,000

500 Garrison AVE, Fort Smith, AR 72901

Commercial, Fort Smith, AR

Property Size6,158 SF
Lot Size0.04 Acres
Price / SF$69.02
Days on Market447

Property Features for 500 Garrison AVE

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Parking features On Street
Directions From Oklahoma enter onto Garrison Ave and property will be on the right.
Standard status Active
APN 12772-0001-00000-00
Size 6,158 SF
Lot size 0.04 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description APARTMENT ONE
Tax Annual Amount 1819
Legal Description APARTMENT ONE
Listing Agency: O'Neal Real Estate
Listed By: Aaron O'Neal
Added: Jun 19, 2025 Changed: Aug 19 Last Checked: Sep 8 at 12:06AM
MLS# 1081823

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This two-story mixed-use building contains approximately 6,158 square feet under roof on a 0.0389-acre parcel. The main level includes an established restaurant, while two apartments are leased. The second floor is unfinished, creating additional interior space for a future buildout. Original brick, vintage woodwork, tall ceilings, and large windows contribute to the building’s historic character.

The property is located at 500 Garrison AVE in Fort Smith’s downtown area. On-street parking is available. Flexible-use zoning supports the building’s mixed commercial and residential configuration, with existing restaurant operations and apartment occupancy in place.

Key Highlights

  • Approximately 6,158 square feet under roof
  • Two‑story mixed‑use building with an operating restaurant and 2 leased apartments
  • Unfinished second floor available for future buildout

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
$36,467
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
8.58%
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%
$729,340 $729.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$520,957 $521.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$405,189 $405.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 6,158 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
$71.7K $11.64/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.4K −$0.87/SF
EGI
$66.3K $10.77/SF
− OpEx
−$29.8K −$4.85/SF
NOI
$36.5K $5.92/SF
Area
Sebastian County, AR
Vacancy
7.50%
Lease Rate
$11.64 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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%
$729,340
Cap Rate 7%
$520,957
Cap Rate 9%
$405,189

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$924.4K
$808.8K – $1.08M (±1% cap)
NOI $64,705 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 15.22%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$743.4K
$650.5K – $867.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $52,041 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.24%
Theoretical Best
Healthcare Medical
$1.31M
$1.15M – $1.53M (±1% cap)
NOI $91,712 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 21.58%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

5th Street Cafe Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Grocery & Convenience Store HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith Bakery Pet Grooming 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

2
Residential units
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,077
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 72901, AR

20,973
Population
10,337
Households
2
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
21%
College-Educated
81%
High-School Grad
8.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,411
Density / Sq Mi
$42,568
Median Household Income
$30,582
Median Earnings
$837
Median Rent
$113,200
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?
Mixed-use property - Two-story property combines an operating restaurant, leased apartments, and an unfinished upper level for future buildout.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 500 Garrison AVE Fort Smith, AR.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $425,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 6,158 square feet under roof; Two‑story mixed‑use building with an operating restaurant and 2 leased apartments; Unfinished second floor available for future buildout
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