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Multifamily Income Property with Retail Unit
For Sale
$559,000

11947 Lee Hwy, Sperryville, VA 22740

Two structures on one parcel include multiple grandfathered residential units plus one commercial unit, zoned Highway Commercial.

Property Size1,260 SF
Price / SF$443.65
Days on Market326

Property Features for 11947 Lee Hwy

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,260 SF
Property subtype Fourplex
Zoning Highway Commercial

Site & Location

Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes
Utilities to Site Yes

Additional Details

Multifamily Units 4

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $2,149

Amenities

Electric, Heat Pump
3
Wood Shingle, Metal, Composition, Other, Shingle
Stone, Vinyl
Private Yard.

Building Details

Year Built 1900
Listing Agency: Cheri Woodard Realty
Listed By: Robert Chapman · License #0225261124
Source: Xome
Added: Oct 18, 2025 Changed: Sep 1 Last Checked: Sep 8 at 4:08AM

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 Cheri Woodard Realty

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This offering combines 11947 and 11951 Lee Hwy on one parcel for a multifamily income opportunity. The sale includes two structures containing FOU grandfathered residential units, along with ONE commercial unit.

The property is positioned on the highly traveled Rt 211, described as a major artery seeing 2 million+ vehicles per year, and it is opportunistically near the Thornton Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Park. Zoning is Highway Commercial, with by-right uses listed including short term rentals, retail, food service, and hospitality.

Utilities are provided via electric and propane, with a private well and town sewer, plus high speed internet service. The provided materials also note the presence of unused spaces and an old fruit stand on-site, which may be relevant to future finishing or rehabilitation plans.

Key Highlights

  • Two structures at 11947 & 11951 Lee Hwy sold together on one parcel, with multiple grandfathered residential units plus one commercial unit
  • Highway Commercial zoning with by‑right uses including short‑term rentals, retail, food service, and hospitality
  • Located along Rt 211, a major artery with 2 million+ vehicles per year, near the Thornton Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Park

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
$21,436
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
3.83%
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%
$428,720 $428.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$306,229 $306.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$238,178 $238.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,260 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
$32.5K $25.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.9K −$1.50/SF
EGI
$30.6K $24.30/SF
− OpEx
−$9.2K −$7.29/SF
NOI
$21.4K $17.01/SF
Area
Rappahannock County, VA
Vacancy
5.80%
Lease Rate
$25.80 /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%
$428,720
Cap Rate 7%
$306,229
Cap Rate 9%
$238,178

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$306.2K
$268.0K – $357.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $21,436 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.83%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$275.9K
$241.4K – $321.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $19,315 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.46%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$699.8K
$612.4K – $816.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $48,989 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.76%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Quadplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Parts Store Furniture & Home Goods Big Box & Wholesale Store Computer & Electronic Repair Barber Shop Hair Salon

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

4
Residential units
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

91
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 22740, VA

1,240
Population
583
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
53
Median Age
38%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
73.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
17
Density / Sq Mi
$96,220
Median Household Income
$49,569
Median Earnings
$1,354
Median Rent
$398,800
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Quadplex - Two structures on one parcel include multiple grandfathered residential units plus one commercial unit, zoned Highway Commercial.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 11947 Lee Hwy Sperryville, VA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $559,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two structures at 11947 & 11951 Lee Hwy sold together on one parcel, with multiple grandfathered residential units plus one commercial unit; Highway Commercial zoning with by‑right uses including short‑term rentals, retail, food service, and hospitality; Located along Rt 211, a major artery with 2 million+ vehicles per year, near the Thornton Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Park
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