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Downtown Delaware Multi-Level Commercial Building
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$2,300,000

17 N Sandusky Street, Delaware, OH 43015

Unique commercial building in downtown Delaware, ideal for owner or investor.

Property Size18,229 SF
Price / SF$126.17
Days on Market258

Property Features for 17 N Sandusky Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 18,229 SF
Property subtype Retail

Building Details

Year Built 1850
Listing Agency: 3CRE Advisors, LLC - corporate
Listed By: Tracie Tormasi · License #OH #2020005601
Source: 3cre
Added: Nov 21, 2025 Changed: Jul 6 Last Checked: Aug 6 at 5:03AM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of 3CRE Advisors, LLC - corporate

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This multi-level commercial building is located on Sandusky Street in downtown Delaware, Ohio, close to shopping, boutiques, restaurants, and Ohio Wesleyan University. The property offers a spacious retail and office area. Recent renovations include metal ceilings, accents, and trims, along with hardwood floors throughout. The first floor is ideal for a restaurant, retail shop, or event space. A large public parking lot is located behind the building, and there is plentiful street parking in the front. The second floor features a large room with high ceilings and hardwood floors, suitable for event or office space, in addition to four large offices that can be rented separately or together. New windows, floors, refinished bathrooms, and all-new heating and cooling are present throughout the building. The third floor has six additional offices for lease. The building is currently vacant, presenting an opportunity for an owner-operator to utilize the entire building for their business or for an investor to lease out the spaces to chosen tenants. The property size is 18229 square feet.

Key Highlights

  • Prime downtown Delaware location on Sandusky Street, close to amenities and Ohio Wesleyan University.
  • Recently renovated with new windows, floors, bathrooms, heating, and cooling.
  • Versatile multi‑level building suitable for owner‑operator or investor.

Financial Insights For Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $105.0k $5.76
− Vacancy −$3.8k −$0.21
EGI $101.2k $5.55
− OpEx −$30.4k −$1.67
NOI $70.9k $3.89
18,229 SF · lease $5.76/SF/yr · vacancy 3.58% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$3.21M
$2.81M – $3.74M (±1% cap)
NOI $224,435 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.76%
Second Best
Retail
$1.01M
$885.9K – $1.18M (±1% cap)
NOI $70,868 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.08%
Theoretical Best
Warehouse
$3.67M
$3.21M – $4.29M (±1% cap)
NOI $257,186 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.18%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Sandusky Street Historic ... Tour Operator

Suggested Use

Top Pick Furniture & Home Goods Carpet & Flooring Store Daycare Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Cafe & Coffee Shop Food Market

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,047
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 43015, OH

57,563
Population
23,287
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
47%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
127.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
450
Density / Sq Mi
$99,622
Median Household Income
$50,799
Median Earnings
$1,207
Median Rent
$311,900
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region

13.7% 2019
15.6% 2020
17.1% 2021
18.9% 2022
21% 2023
22% 2024
21.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Unique commercial building in downtown Delaware, ideal for owner or investor.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 17 N Sandusky Street Delaware, OH.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,300,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime downtown Delaware location on Sandusky Street, close to amenities and Ohio Wesleyan University.; Recently renovated with **new windows, floors, bathrooms, heating, and cooling.**; Versatile multi‑level building suitable for owner‑operator or investor.
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