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Retail Showroom with Drive-Through
For Sale
$424,900

1155 W Main St, Whitewater, WI 53190

Open retail layout includes a large showroom, greenhouse, workshop space, and drive-through window.

Property Size3,380 SF
Price / SF$125.71
Days on Market325

Property Features for 1155 W Main St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,380 SF

Additional Details

Traffic Count 8,000 vehicles/day
Heavy Power Yes

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $4,611

Amenities

greenhouse
drive through window
ramped entrance
pylon sign
Listing Agency: Tincher Realty
Listed By: Jonathan Marshall · License #5821090
Source: Exprealty
Added: Oct 16, 2025 Changed: Sep 4 Last Checked: Sep 5 at 10:23AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This retail property is set up for flexible use, with an open main-level floorplan plus a full basement. The building includes a large 48x40 retail showroom with vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows designed to bring in natural light and visibility. Additional spaces include a 33x17 greenhouse, a 19x22 workshop, and added offices and bathrooms.

The property features a drive-through window and a ramped entrance, along with a pylon sign. Public remarks indicate approximately 8,000 cars per day pass by the well-known bike/outdoor gear/coffee shop on the west side, about 1/2 mile from UWW campus.

Zoning is listed as retail, restaurant, professional office, clinic, and light assembly, among other uses. The electrical service is described as 3 phase 400A, and an assumable SBA is noted in the sales remarks.

Key Highlights

  • Approx. 3,380 main level SF plus a full basement
  • Huge 48x40 retail showroom with vaulted ceilings and floor‑to‑ceiling windows for natural light
  • Includes 33x17 greenhouse and 19x22 workshop, plus additional offices/bathrooms

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
$28,210
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
6.64%
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%
$564,200 $564.2K
Cap Rate 7%
$403,000 $403.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$313,444 $313.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,380 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
$43.8K $12.96/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.5K −$1.04/SF
EGI
$40.3K $11.92/SF
− OpEx
−$12.1K −$3.58/SF
NOI
$28.2K $8.35/SF
Area
Walworth County, WI
Vacancy
8.00%
Lease Rate
$12.96 /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%
$564,200
Cap Rate 7%
$403,000
Cap Rate 9%
$313,444

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$652.3K
$570.8K – $761.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $45,660 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.75%
Second Best
Retail
$403.0K
$352.6K – $470.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $28,210 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.64%
Theoretical Best
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

BicycleWise and Sports Fitness (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Hair Salon Spa & Massage Center Nail Salon Big Box & Wholesale Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom

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

8,000 VPD
Traffic count
Yes
Heavy power

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

400
Businesses Nearby
164k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 47% Superstores 28% Shops & Services 11% Groceries 9%
Walmart Superstores
45,903 visits/mo 0.3 miles
McDonald's Dining
20,182 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Culver's Dining
19,865 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Aldi Groceries
14,285 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Whitewater #1 Shops & Services
10,100 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 53190, WI

19,459
Population
8,331
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
27
Median Age
35%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
130.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
149
Density / Sq Mi
$59,598
Median Household Income
$17,627
Median Earnings
$990
Median Rent
$247,000
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Open retail layout includes a large showroom, greenhouse, workshop space, and drive-through window.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 1155 W Main St Whitewater, WI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $424,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approx. 3,380 main level SF plus a full basement; Huge 48x40 retail showroom with vaulted ceilings and floor‑to‑ceiling windows for natural light; Includes 33x17 greenhouse and 19x22 workshop, plus additional offices/bathrooms
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