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    704 Front St, Brainerd, MN

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    Iconic commercial building in Historic Downtown Brainerd with retail space.

    Type:RETAIL
    Lot size:
    0.09 Acres
    Added:
    Apr 22, 2025
    Days on Market:
    391
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 8:51 pm

    Property Features for 704 Front St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.09 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Christopher C. Close

    Listing agent Christopher C. Close

    Listing office Close-Converse Commercial Properties

    Listing date Apr 22, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Prime location in the heart of Historic Downtown Brainerd.
    • Main level retail space suitable for various business ventures.
    • Spacious unfinished upstairs apartment for living or rental income.
    • Rare investment opportunity in an iconic commercial building.
    • Rich history dating back to the early 1900s.
    • Potential to shape the future of a beloved local staple.

    Overview

    This commercial building, located in the heart of Historic Downtown Brainerd, presents a rare investment opportunity. Dating back to the early 1900s, the property was formerly home to Murphys Dry Goods for over half a century, and later the Iron Hills Pawn Shop. The main level features retail space. The upstairs contains a spacious unfinished apartment, offering the flexibility to live on-site or generate passive income through rental. This building offers a blend of legacy and opportunity for investors, business owners, or history enthusiasts.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Iron Hills gun ... Discount Store

    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.

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    Location Insight

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    City
    Brainerd
    County
    Crow Wing
    State
    Minnesota
    Longitude
    -94.1986
    Latitude
    46.3565

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - Iconic commercial building in Historic Downtown Brainerd with retail space.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 704 Front St Brainerd, MN.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $275,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location in the heart of Historic Downtown Brainerd.; Main level retail space suitable for various business ventures.; Spacious unfinished upstairs apartment for living or rental income.
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    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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    • 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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    Cap Rate = 9.97%

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    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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