Leased Duplex
For Sale
$215,000
1024 Cayton Street, Morgantown, WV 26505
Multi-Unit/Income, Raised Ranch, Two Story, Morgantown, WV
Property Size1,580 SF
Lot Size0.29 Acres
Price / SF$136.08
Days on Market115
Property Features for 1024 Cayton Street
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
Neighborhood Residential
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Full bathrooms
3
Rooms
Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Basement, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 2
Patio and Porch features
Porch, Patio, Deck
Interior features
Electric Stove Connection, Washer Connection, Electric Dryer Connection, Wet Bar, Beamed Ceilings
Exterior features
Porch, Patio, Deck, Screen Porch
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Lot features
Sloping, No Outlet Street
Elementary school
Eastwood Elementary
Middle school
Mountaineer Middle
High school
University High
Elementary school district
Monongalia
Middle school district
Monongalia
High school district
Monongalia
Directions
0.4 miles from WVU Mountainlair, Once at the Mountainlair head up College Ave, then turn right onto Cornell Ave, make the second left onto Cayton. The property is at the end of Cayton St.
Subdivision
Monongalia/Morgantown
Standard status
Active
Size
1,580 SF
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2025
Tax Description
BL C, LOT 2 & 17-1/2 STRIP 1024 CAYTON ST, BL C, LOT 1& 17-1/2 STRIP 1048 COLLEGE AVE
Tax Annual Amount
2958
Legal Description
BL C, LOT 2 & 17-1/2 STRIP 1024 CAYTON ST, BL C, LOT 1& 17-1/2 STRIP 1048 COLLEGE AVE
Utilities
Heating system
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling system
Central Air, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
Building Details
Year built
1920
Floors in Building
2
Number of units
2
Flooring type
Laminate, Wood, Vinyl
Building materials
Frame, Block
Roof type
Shingle
Architectural style
Other, Ranch
Listing Agency:
BEL-CROSS PROPERTIES, LLC
(304) 296-7930
Listed By:
DESTINY SYLVESTER · License #WVS190300676
(304) 685-9287
Added: May 5
Changed: Aug 19
Last Checked: Aug 27 at 7:06AM
MLS# 10164543
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This offering combines two neighboring residential properties: 1024 Cayton Street, a 2-bedroom, 2-bath home, and 1048 College Avenue, a 2-bedroom, 1-bath home. Both residences are leased through May 20, 2027, with tenants responsible for utilities and lawn care. The 1024 Cayton Street property is listed at 1,580 square feet on a 0.29-acre lot and was built in 1920. Its features include a ranch-style layout, basement, wet bar, beamed ceilings, central air, natural-gas forced-air heat, and porch, patio, deck, and screened porch areas.
The properties are located 0.5 miles from West Virginia University's Downtown Campus and the WVU Mountainlair. Neighborhood Residential zoning applies, and the side-by-side arrangement supports centralized oversight. The homes are identified for student housing use and are offered with existing lease commitments in place.
The properties are located 0.5 miles from West Virginia University's Downtown Campus and the WVU Mountainlair. Neighborhood Residential zoning applies, and the side-by-side arrangement supports centralized oversight. The homes are identified for student housing use and are offered with existing lease commitments in place.
Key Highlights
- Two‑property package includes 1024 Cayton Street and 1048 College Avenue
- Both homes are leased through May 20, 2027
- Located 0.5 miles from West Virginia University's Downtown Campus and the WVU Mountainlair
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
$9,784
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
4.55%
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%
$195,680
$195.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$139,771
$139.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$108,711
$108.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,580 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
$14.2K $9.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$243 −$0.15/SF
EGI
$14.0K $8.85/SF
− OpEx
−$4.2K −$2.65/SF
NOI
$9.8K $6.19/SF
Area
Monongalia County, WV
Vacancy
1.71%
Lease Rate
$9.00 /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%
$195,680
Cap Rate 7%
$139,771
Cap Rate 9%
$108,711
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$139.8K
$122.3K – $163.1K
NOI $9,784 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.55%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$128.7K
$112.6K – $150.2K
NOI $9,011 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.19%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$455.5K
$398.6K – $531.4K
NOI $31,885 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.83%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,259
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 26505, WV
39,057
Population
19,220
Households
2
Avg Household Size
27
Median Age
55%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
12.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,100
Density / Sq Mi
$42,275
Median Household Income
$24,042
Median Earnings
$942
Median Rent
$265,100
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two side-by-side residential assets near West Virginia University support an established rental operation.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1024 Cayton Street Morgantown, WV.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $215,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑property package includes 1024 Cayton Street and 1048 College Avenue; Both homes are leased through May 20, 2027; Located 0.5 miles from West Virginia University's Downtown Campus and the WVU Mountainlair
