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    116 West 1st Street, Sanford, FL 32771

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    Prime retail space in vibrant downtown Sanford, Florida.

    Type:Retail, Restaurant
    Property size:
    5,740 SF
    Added:
    May 20, 2026
    Days on Market:
    11
    Last Refresh:
    May 21 at 7:11 am

    Property Features for 116 West 1st Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    5,740 SF
    Property subtype
    Retail, Restaurant

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1910

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    Listing Contact
    Ben Brenner
    Ben Brenner

    Listing agent Ben Brenner License #BK 3278773

    Listing office C.Brenner, Inc.

    Listing date May 20, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime 90’ storefront frontage on W 1st St in Downtown Sanford.
    • Located in the heart of Central Florida’s most vibrant downtown.
    • Hard‑corner, ground‑floor position offers unrivaled walkability and visibility.
    • Divisible 5,740 SF space into 1,950 SF and 3,790 SF suites.
    • Landlord will deliver in retail‑ready condition.
    • Charming historic building featuring soaring ceilings and floor‑to‑ceiling windows.

    Overview

    This retail opportunity is located in the heart of downtown Sanford, Florida. The property features 90 feet of storefront frontage on West 1st Street, the main retail corridor in downtown Sanford. The total space is 5,740 square feet, divisible into 1,950 square feet and 3,790 square feet suites. It occupies a hard-corner, ground-floor position with high walkability and visibility. The building is currently built out as professional office space, but the landlord will deliver it in retail-ready condition. The historic building features soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. It is suitable for a restaurant, bar, café, boutique retail, salon suites, or professional use.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Artists Vision Advertising Agency Orbus Marketing Advertising Agency Florida Shade Company Corporate Office Washburn Imports Home Decor Store The Imperial at Washburn Imports ... Bar & Pub

    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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    City
    Sanford
    County
    Seminole
    State
    Florida
    Longitude
    -81.2672781
    Latitude
    28.811867

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Prime retail space in vibrant downtown Sanford, Florida.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 116 West 1st Street Sanford, FL.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime 90’ storefront frontage on W 1st St in Downtown Sanford.; Located in the heart of Central Florida’s most vibrant downtown.; Hard‑corner, ground‑floor position offers unrivaled walkability and visibility.
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    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

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    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

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    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

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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