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    223 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971

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    For Sale
    $299,000

    Retail Space Investment Opportunity

    Property size:
    3,000 SF
    Lot size:
    0.10 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $99/SF
    Added:
    Dec 20, 2024
    Days on Market:
    522
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 16 at 9:06 am

    Property Features for 223 Watson St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property type
    Retail residential properties, Individual retail properties, Other retail properties, Mixed-use properties, Retail properties & Spaces
    Size
    3,000 SF
    Class
    C
    Elevators
    N/A
    Lot size
    0.10 Acres
    Investment Type
    Owner User

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1885
    Buildings
    1
    Stories
    2

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    Listing Contact
    Desiree Brush

    Listing agent Desiree

    Listing office

    Listing date Dec 20, 2024

    HighLights

    • + Extremely high traffic location in downtown Ripon Wisconsin
    • + Apartment upstairs with 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom
    • + Character building with high ceilings, hardwood floors and potential for any retail business

    Overview

    Located in downtown Ripon, Wisconsin, these two adjacent commercial buildings on Watson Street offer an investment opportunity. The buildings, formerly the Knuth Brewing Company, feature hardwood floors, expansive windows, and tin ceilings. The retail space is suitable for a range of businesses, including restaurants, boutiques, or coffee shops. Each building includes a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment on the upper level, providing additional income potential. The total building size is 3000 square feet on a 0.1-acre lot. The property is ideal for an owner-user seeking a profitable business venture. The location ensures high foot traffic and visibility, making it attractive for retail businesses. The residential apartments add investment potential.

    Financial Insights

    Value Estimation Calculated for Mixed Use

    Conservative
    $253.0K
    NOI $22,770 @ 9.00% cap · cautious / downside scenario
    Moderate
    $325.3K
    NOI $22,770 @ 7.00% cap · market / base-case scenario
    Aggressive
    $455.4K
    NOI $22,770 @ 5.00% cap · optimistic / upside scenario

    NOI & Cap Rate Calculator

    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.
         Calculated for Mixed Use

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $39.6k $13.20
    − Vacancy −$3.2k −$1.06
    EGI $36.4k $12.14
    − OpEx −$13.7k −$4.55
    NOI $22.8k $7.59
    3,000 SF · lease $13.20/SF/yr · vacancy 8.00% · expense 37.50%

    Alternative Use Scenarios

    Best Use
    Mixed Use
    $325.3K
    $284.6K – $379.5K (±1% cap)
    NOI $22,770 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.62%
    Second Best
    Retail
    $193.1K
    $169.0K – $225.3K (±1% cap)
    NOI $13,519 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.52%
    Theoretical Best
    Multifamily LT 5
    $2.89M
    $2.53M – $3.37M (±1% cap)
    NOI $202,356 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 67.68%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Retail residential properties

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    • Local Demand
    City
    Ripon
    County
    Fond du Lac
    State
    Wisconsin
    Longitude
    -88.8455
    Latitude
    43.8527

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail residential property - Retail Space Investment Opportunity
    Where is this retail residential property located?
    The property is located at 223 Watson St Ripon, WI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $299,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: + Extremely high traffic location in downtown Ripon Wisconsin; + Apartment upstairs with 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom; + Character building with high ceilings, hardwood floors and potential for any retail business
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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