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Six-Unit Apartment Property
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$255,000

1019 Common St, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Two-story main building with shared upstairs laundry, rear parking, and a detached residence.

Property Size3,000 SF
Price / SF$85
Days on Market71

Property Features for 1019 Common St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,000 SF

Building Details

Year Built 1960
Listing Agency: Real Broker, LLC
Listed By: Danette McManus · License #995718092
Source: Athomerealtyla
Added: Aug 8 Changed: Oct 17 Last Checked: Oct 7 at 4:59PM

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Located at 1019 Common St in Lake Charles, this 3,000-square-foot apartment property includes a two-story main structure with five one-bedroom, one-bath units. A separate rear residence adds another one-bedroom, one-bath unit, creating six rentable units across the property.

Tenant amenities include a centrally located upstairs laundry area and a rear parking area. The upper level also contains an additional room that can serve as office or storage space. The exterior has received recent paint, with further interior and exterior improvements completed over the past several years.

The property is situated in the Garden District near downtown and has a history of long-term rental use. Units 0, 1, 3, 4, 5, and the rear residence are identified as currently leased.

Key Highlights

  • Six rentable units: five in the main structure plus one detached rear residence
  • Five one‑bedroom, one‑bath units in the two‑story main building
  • Detached one‑bedroom, one‑bath residence at 1019 ½ Common St

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$17,531
Cap Rate
6.87%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$350,620 $350.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$250,443 $250.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$194,789 $194.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,000 SF
Gross rent
$34.2K $11.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.3K −$0.78/SF
EGI
$31.9K $10.62/SF
− OpEx
−$14.3K −$4.78/SF
NOI
$17.5K $5.84/SF
Area
Calcasieu County, LA
Vacancy
6.80%
Lease Rate
$11.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$350,620
Cap Rate 7%
$250,443
Cap Rate 9%
$194,789

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$250.4K
$219.1K – $292.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $17,531 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.87%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$646.7K
$565.8K – $754.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $45,266 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 17.75%
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Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Skin Care Clinic (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Garden Center Spa & Massage Center Locksmith

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

1,349
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 70601, LA

34,571
Population
16,811
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
16.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,147
Density / Sq Mi
$49,545
Median Household Income
$34,044
Median Earnings
$938
Median Rent
$164,300
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Two-story main building with shared upstairs laundry, rear parking, and a detached residence.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 1019 Common St Lake Charles, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $255,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Six rentable units: five in the main structure plus one detached rear residence; Five one‑bedroom, one‑bath units in the two‑story main building; Detached one‑bedroom, one‑bath residence at 1019 ½ Common St
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