Landmark Building with Sustainable
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45 SW Ankeny St, Portland, OR
Historic building with modern expansion and sustainable features.
Property Size83,032 SF
Lot Size0.64 Acres
Price / SF$168.01
Days on Market487
Property Features for 45 SW Ankeny St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
83,032 SF
Lot size
0.64 Acres
Property subtype
OFFICE
Listing Agency:
Commercial Real Estate NW
(503) 309-5106
Listed By:
Denise Brohoski · License #200508190
(503) 597-2444
Source:
Moodyscre
Added: May 19, 2025
Changed: Sep 10
Last Checked: Sep 16 at 2:44PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
The Mercy Corps Building is an 83,000-square-foot landmark property blending historic preservation with modern sustainability. Originally constructed in 1892 as the Packer-Scott Building, it underwent renovation and expansion in 2009. The project restored the original 43,000-square-foot structure and added a contemporary 40,000-square-foot wing, resulting in a unified, high-performance facility. Achieving LEED Platinum certification, the building incorporates advanced sustainable features, including a green roof, solar array, operable windows, and a central atrium that functions as a natural ventilation stack. The design emphasizes open, collaborative workspaces with abundant natural light and panoramic views of the Willamette River and Mt. Hood. Ground-level amenities include community meeting rooms and retail space. This offering presents an opportunity to acquire a distinguished, sustainably designed building that embodies architectural excellence and community integration.
Key Highlights
- LEED Platinum certified building with advanced sustainable features.
- Landmark property blending historic preservation with modern design.
- 83,000 square foot facility with a unified design.
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
$1,074,824
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
7.70%
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%
$21,496,480
$21.5M
Cap Rate 7%
$15,354,629
$15.4M
Cap Rate 9%
$11,942,489
$11.9M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 83,032 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
$1.89M $22.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$460.0K −$5.54/SF
EGI
$1.43M $17.26/SF
− OpEx
−$358.3K −$4.31/SF
NOI
$1.07M $12.94/SF
Area
Portland, OR
Vacancy
24.30%
Lease Rate
$22.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$21,496,480
Cap Rate 7%
$15,354,629
Cap Rate 9%
$11,942,489
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$15.35M
$13.44M – $17.91M
NOI $1,074,824 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.70%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$23.32M
$20.40M – $27.20M
NOI $1,632,220 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.70%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office building - Historic building with modern expansion and sustainable features.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 45 SW Ankeny St Portland, OR.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $13,950,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: LEED Platinum certified building with advanced sustainable features.; Landmark property blending historic preservation with modern design.; 83,000 square foot facility with a unified design.
