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Downtown Delaware Mixed-Use Redevelopment Opportunity
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$1,200,000

18 N Sandusky St, Delaware, OH 43015

Unique multi-level building in downtown Delaware with redevelopment potential.

Property Size17,000 SF
Price / SF$70.59
Days on Market258

Property Features for 18 N Sandusky St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 17,000 SF
Property subtype Retail

Building Details

Year Built 1876
Listing Agency: 3CRE Advisors, LLC - corporate
Listed By: Brett Post · License #OH #2014000355
Source: 3cre
Added: Nov 21, 2025 Changed: Jul 6 Last Checked: Aug 6 at 3:40AM

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 mixed-use building is located on Sandusky Street in downtown Delaware. The building, originally constructed in 1850 and remodeled in 1968, presents a redevelopment opportunity. Historically, the first floor has been used for retail, while the second and third floors have accommodated mixed uses, including retail and a dance hall. The property offers central access on Sandusky Street and rear access to public parking. The first floor provides over 10,000 square feet of space, with the two floors above each offering 3,300 square feet. The third floor features vaulted ceilings. The building is currently unoccupied. Its location offers walkability and ease of access, with a public parking lot situated behind the building providing retail access. The property is within walking distance of Ohio Wesleyan College.

Key Highlights

  • Prime Downtown Delaware Location: Situated on Sandusky Street, the primary block in downtown, offering central access and high visibility.
  • Significant Redevelopment Potential: A unique opportunity to create a statement property in the downtown Delaware market with mixed‑use or redevelopment options.
  • Substantial Square Footage: Over 10,000 SF on the first floor, plus two additional floors of 3,300 SF each.

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 $97.9k $5.76
− Vacancy −$3.5k −$0.21
EGI $94.4k $5.55
− OpEx −$28.3k −$1.67
NOI $66.1k $3.89
17,000 SF · lease $5.76/SF/yr · vacancy 3.58% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$944.1K
$826.1K – $1.10M (±1% cap)
NOI $66,090 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.51%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$813.0K
$711.4K – $948.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $56,908 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.74%
Theoretical Best
Warehouse
$3.43M
$3.00M – $4.00M (±1% cap)
NOI $239,847 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 19.99%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Loan Till Payday ... Loan Service Opa Grill & Tavern Restaurant

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
61k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 61% Dining 33% Electronics 3% Home Improvements & Furnishings 2%
United Dairy Farmers Shops & Services
18,005 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Tim Hortons Dining
11,721 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Amato's Dining
6,705 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Huntington Bank Shops & Services
6,016 visits/mo 0.3 miles
BP Shops & Services
5,208 visits/mo 0.2 miles

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 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?
Retail space - Unique multi-level building in downtown Delaware with redevelopment potential.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 18 N Sandusky St Delaware, OH.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,200,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime Downtown Delaware Location: Situated on Sandusky Street, the primary block in downtown, offering central access and high visibility.; Significant Redevelopment Potential: A unique opportunity to create a statement property in the downtown Delaware market with mixed‑use or redevelopment options.; Substantial Square Footage: Over 10,000 SF on the first floor, plus two additional floors of 3,300 SF each.
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