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Retail Building with Corner Retail Area
For Sale
$349,900

500 Main ST, Van Buren, AR 72956

COMMERCIAL - Van Buren, AR

Property Size3,167 SF
Lot Size0.14 Acres
Price / SF$110.48
Days on Market131

Property Features for 500 Main ST

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Retail
Directions corner of Main st and 5 th
Standard status Active
APN 700-00231-000-C
Size 3,167 SF
Lot size 0.14 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description van buren original
Tax Annual Amount 772
Legal Description van buren original

Utilities

Cooling system Central Air

Amenities

gated courtyard

Building Details

Year built 1900
Listing Agency: Chuck Fawcett Realty FSM
Listed By: Michael Taber · License #AB00072685
Added: Mar 27 Changed: Jul 28 Last Checked: Aug 4 at 9:06AM
MLS# 1088042

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This retail building offers an open and spacious corner retail area at the front and a very nicely updated apartment in the back. The property includes a large gated courtyard and parking in the back, with central air for interior comfort. Recent improvements include a new roof and electrical updates.

Set on a 0.14-acre lot at 500 Main ST in Van Buren, the building was constructed in 1900 and is located in the entertainment district of downtown Van Buren.

Key Highlights

  • Open corner retail area in front
  • Updated apartment in back
  • Large gated courtyard and parking in back

Financial Insights For Retail

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 $41.8k $13.20
− Vacancy −$2.8k −$0.87
EGI $39.0k $12.33
− OpEx −$11.7k −$3.70
NOI $27.3k $8.63
3,167 SF · lease $13.20/SF/yr · vacancy 6.60% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$390.5K
$341.7K – $455.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $27,332 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.81%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$607.2K
$531.3K – $708.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $42,504 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.15%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Retail space

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Big Box & Wholesale Store Parking Lot & Garage Grocery & Convenience Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pharmacy

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

566
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 72956, AR

33,870
Population
14,119
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
19%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
103.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
326
Density / Sq Mi
$60,387
Median Household Income
$33,894
Median Earnings
$825
Median Rent
$177,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Corner retail space in front with an updated apartment in back, plus a gated courtyard and parking in back.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 500 Main ST Van Buren, AR.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $349,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Open corner retail area in front; Updated apartment in back; Large gated courtyard and parking in back
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