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    515 E Yakima Ave, Yakima, WA

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    Former church converted to event center and vacation rental apartments.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    23,391 SF
    Lot size:
    0.33 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $105/SF
    Added:
    Apr 25, 2025
    Days on Market:
    407
    Last Refresh:
    May 20 at 9:24 pm

    Property Features for 515 E Yakima Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    23,391 SF
    Lot size
    0.33 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Listing Contact
    Roger Wilson
    Roger Wilson

    Listing agent Roger Wilson License #17888

    Listing office Wilson R.E. Management, LLC

    Listing date Apr 25, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Prime location next to the convention center, Hilton Hotel, and downtown Yakima's restaurants, breweries, and hotels.
    • Seven remodeled vacation rental apartments providing immediate income potential.
    • Special tax status with historical remodel at zero on the building.
    • Versatile event center space suitable for a restaurant, church, winery, or wedding venue.
    • Former church sanctuary with seating for 400 and beautiful stained glass.
    • Two extra lots for parking and high traffic count (29,000 cars per day).

    Overview

    This historic property, formerly the 1st Baptist Church, has been converted into an event center and apartment complex. The upper two floors have been completely remodeled to house seven vacation rental apartments. The church sanctuary can accommodate approximately 400 people and features stained glass. There are two kitchens, including one commercial kitchen, and a full basement with classrooms. The property benefits from a special tax arrangement due to its historical remodel, resulting in a zero tax rate on the building. Two additional lots are available for parking. The location experiences a traffic flow of approximately 29,000 cars per day. The property is located next to the convention center, Hilton Hotel, and various downtown Yakima restaurants, breweries, and hotels. Potential business uses include a restaurant, church, winery, or wedding venue with catering and stay packages. The property size is 23,391 square feet.

    Local Financial Insights For Hotel Hospitality

    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 $421.0k $18.00
    − Vacancy −$50.5k −$2.16
    EGI $370.5k $15.84
    − OpEx −$194.5k −$8.32
    NOI $176.0k $7.52
    23,391 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 12.00% · expense 52.50%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Hotel Hospitality
    $2.51M
    $2.20M – $2.93M (±1% cap)
    NOI $175,994 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.11%
    Second Best
    —
    —
    no second resolved use
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $4.75M
    $4.16M – $5.54M (±1% cap)
    NOI $332,512 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.44%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Baptist Event Center ... Hotel & Motel First Baptist Church Tour Operator Fulcrum Innovation Center Coworking & Hybrid Office

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Yakima
    County
    Yakima
    State
    Washington
    Longitude
    -120.499
    Latitude
    46.6042

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Wedding venue - Former church converted to event center and vacation rental apartments.
    Where is this wedding venue located?
    The property is located at 515 E Yakima Ave Yakima, WA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $2,474,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location next to the convention center, Hilton Hotel, and downtown Yakima's restaurants, breweries, and hotels.; Seven remodeled vacation rental apartments providing immediate income potential.; Special tax status with historical remodel at zero on the building.
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    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

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

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    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

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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

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

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

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