Heated Self Storage
For Sale
$225,000
1-2203 Mercedes Drive, Lynden, WA 98264
Private bathroom and overhead door support flexible, year-round storage use.
Property Size960 SF
Price / SF$234.38
Days on Market20
Property Features for 1-2203 Mercedes Drive
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
960 SF
Listing Agency:
HomeSmart One Realty
(360) 738-9086
Listed By:
Darren Johnson
(360) 738-9086
Source:
Exprealty
Added: Jul 21
Changed: Jul 31
Last Checked: Aug 8 at 9:56AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This self storage condo measures 16' x 60' and features a heated interior, private bathroom, and large overhead door. The configuration supports storage of RVs, boats, vehicles, business inventory, equipment, and seasonal belongings as described for the property.
Located at 1-2203 Mercedes Drive in Lynden, Washington, the unit offers convenient access for storage and retrieval. Its enclosed interior and building improvements provide practical space for personal or business storage needs.
Located at 1-2203 Mercedes Drive in Lynden, Washington, the unit offers convenient access for storage and retrieval. Its enclosed interior and building improvements provide practical space for personal or business storage needs.
Key Highlights
- 16' x 60' self storage condo
- Heated interior for year‑round storage
- Private bathroom included
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
$8,471
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
3.76%
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%
$169,420
$169.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$121,014
$121.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$94,122
$94.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 960 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
$12.7K $13.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$570 −$0.59/SF
EGI
$12.1K $12.61/SF
− OpEx
−$3.6K −$3.78/SF
NOI
$8.5K $8.82/SF
Area
Whatcom County, WA
Vacancy
4.50%
Lease Rate
$13.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$169,420
Cap Rate 7%
$121,014
Cap Rate 9%
$94,122
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Self Storage
$121.0K
$105.9K – $141.2K
NOI $8,471 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.76%
Second Best
Warehouse
$102.9K
$90.0K – $120.0K
NOI $7,200 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.20%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$226.5K
$198.2K – $264.2K
NOI $15,853 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.05%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
75
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 98264, WA
23,170
Population
8,395
Households
2.8
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
57.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
405
Density / Sq Mi
$95,225
Median Household Income
$47,046
Median Earnings
$1,611
Median Rent
$538,100
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Self storage facility - Private bathroom and overhead door support flexible, year-round storage use.
Where is this self storage facility located?
The property is located at 1-2203 Mercedes Drive Lynden, WA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $225,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 16' x 60' self storage condo; Heated interior for year‑round storage; Private bathroom included
