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Historic Mixed-Use Building
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$2,280,000

102 NW 4th, Portland, OR 97209

Vacant commercial building with retail frontage, restaurant improvements, and direct basement loading access.

Property Size14,000 SF
Price / SF$162.86
Days on Market24

Property Features for 102 NW 4th

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 14,000 SF
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning CXD

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $27,038

Amenities

street sidewalk doors for direct street-to-basement loading access
Forced Air Heating
On street
Paved

Building Details

Year Built 1917
Buildings 1
Construction unreinforced masonry
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: CALL IT CLOSED INTERNATIONAL, INC
Listed By: AMY W.S. SHUM CHEUNG
Source: Corcoran
Added: Aug 8 Changed: Aug 30 Last Checked: Aug 30 at 5:36PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Constructed in 1917, this 14,000-square-foot mixed-use commercial building is fully vacant and offered in its existing condition. The upper level provides approximately 7,000 square feet associated with a long-running Chinese restaurant, while the ground floor combines a former tavern space with three distinct retail storefronts. A full 7,000-square-foot basement adds substantial additional area and includes functioning sidewalk doors for direct loading from the street.

The property is located in Portland’s Old Town Chinatown and carries CXD zoning. The sale is strictly AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH ALL FAULTS. Remaining restaurant and kitchen fixtures are included without warranty or assigned value. Buyers are responsible for independent review of zoning, structural unreinforced masonry status, and utility capacities.

Key Highlights

  • 14,000 SF mixed‑use commercial building constructed in 1917
  • Upper floor includes a 7,000 SF former Chinese restaurant space
  • Street level contains a former tavern space and three retail storefronts

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
$189,000
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
8.29%
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%
$3,780,000 $3.8M
Cap Rate 7%
$2,700,000 $2.7M
Cap Rate 9%
$2,100,000 $2.1M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 14,000 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
$336.0K $24.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$33.6K −$2.40/SF
EGI
$302.4K $21.60/SF
− OpEx
−$113.4K −$8.10/SF
NOI
$189.0K $13.50/SF
Area
Portland, OR
Vacancy
10.00%
Lease Rate
$24.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
37.50%
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%
$3,780,000
Cap Rate 7%
$2,700,000
Cap Rate 9%
$2,100,000

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Mixed Use
$2.70M
$2.36M – $3.15M (±1% cap)
NOI $189,000 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.29%
Second Best
Specialty Retail
$2.69M
$2.36M – $3.14M (±1% cap)
NOI $188,496 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.27%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.93M
$3.44M – $4.59M (±1% cap)
NOI $275,208 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.07%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Auto Repair Shop Plumbing Service Auto Parts Store Storage Facility (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

71
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 97209, OR

22,755
Population
16,437
Households
1.4
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
66%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
1.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
22,755
Density / Sq Mi
$84,059
Median Household Income
$68,731
Median Earnings
$1,669
Median Rent
$573,700
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Portland, OR

4.6% 2019
5.6% 2020
5.2% 2021
4.2% 2022
4.4% 2023
4.7% 2024
5.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Vacant commercial building with retail frontage, restaurant improvements, and direct basement loading access.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 102 NW 4th Portland, OR.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,280,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 14,000 SF mixed‑use commercial building constructed in 1917; Upper floor includes a 7,000 SF former Chinese restaurant space; Street level contains a former tavern space and three retail storefronts
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