Retail Building in Capitol
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550 E 13th Ave, Denver, CO
Leased retail building in vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Property Size5,985 SF
Lot Size0.21 Acres
Price / SF$483.71
Days on Market783
Property Features for 550 E 13th Ave
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
5,985 SF
Lot size
0.21 Acres
Property subtype
RETAIL
Listing Agency:
Shames Makovsky
(303) 888-0002
Listed By:
Solomon Stark
(303) 888-0002
Source:
Moodyscre
Added: Jul 1, 2024
Changed: Aug 17
Last Checked: Aug 22 at 2:02PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 5,985 square foot retail building is located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. The property is 100% leased and situated on the hard corner of 13th and Pennsylvania, offering visibility. It features off-street parking and accessibility to thoroughfares such as Broadway, Colfax, and Speer Blvd. The property presents an opportunity for users seeking 2,385 square feet of retail space upon the expiration of Denver Vapor’s lease in January 2025. It is also suitable for investors looking for real estate with the potential to increase rents.
Key Highlights
- 100% leased retail building in Capitol Hill.
- Prime Denver real estate with opportunity to increase rents.
- Fantastic visibility on the signalized corner of 13th and Pennsylvania.
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$81,928
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
2.83%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,638,560
$1.6M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,170,400
$1.2M
Cap Rate 9%
$910,311
$910.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 5,985 SF
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.
Gross rent
$122.8K $20.52/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.8K −$0.96/SF
EGI
$117.0K $19.56/SF
− OpEx
−$35.1K −$5.87/SF
NOI
$81.9K $13.69/SF
Area
Denver, CO
Vacancy
4.70%
Lease Rate
$20.52 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,638,560
Cap Rate 7%
$1,170,400
Cap Rate 9%
$910,311
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$1.17M
$1.02M – $1.37M
NOI $81,928 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.83%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.91M
$1.67M – $2.22M
NOI $133,367 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.61%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
9,344
Businesses Nearby
152k
Monthly Visits Nearby
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Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Dining 56%
Shops & Services 37%
Hotels & Casinos 7%
Beauty & Spa 1%
McDonald's
Dining
31,534 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Circle K
Shops & Services
18,015 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Wendy's
Dining
15,486 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Torchy's Tacos
Dining
12,418 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Cheba Hut
Dining
10,478 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Denver, CO
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Retail space - Leased retail building in vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 550 E 13th Ave Denver, CO.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,895,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 100% leased retail building in Capitol Hill.; Prime Denver real estate with opportunity to increase rents.; Fantastic visibility on the signalized corner of 13th and Pennsylvania.
