Commercial Property in Gonzales,
For Sale
$169,900
407 E Ascension St, Gonzales, LA 70737
Commercial property for sale in the heart of Gonzales, Louisiana.
Property Size1,205 SF
Lot Size0.14 Acres
Price / SF$140
Days on Market955
Property Features for 407 E Ascension St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,205 SF
Lot size
0.14 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$600
Listing Agency:
Scot Himel
(225) 954-0387
Listed By:
Tracy Himel · License #995683278
(225) 954-0611
Source:
Exprealty
Added: Feb 3, 2024
Changed: Sep 10
Last Checked: Sep 14 at 9:31AM
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 Scot Himel
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This commercial property is located in the heart of Gonzales, Louisiana. Zoned C-1, the property is situated on a 50' x 120' lot and features an approximate 1,205 sqft cottage-style building, currently operating as a gift and antique shop. The property also includes a 10x16 wood storage shed and a 10x13 metal storage shed. Located in Flood Zone "X", no flood insurance is required. The zoning allows for a variety of uses, including office, boutique, retail sales, group living, social service, and medical. The property will be within walking distance of the new train depot coming to Ascension.
Key Highlights
- Zoned C‑1, offering a wide range of commercial possibilities like office, retail, or medical.
- Located in the heart of Gonzales, LA.
- Flood Zone "X" - No Flood Insurance Required.
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
$12,689
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
7.47%
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%
$253,780
$253.8K
Cap Rate 7%
$181,271
$181.3K
Cap Rate 9%
$140,989
$141.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,205 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
$21.7K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.8K −$3.96/SF
EGI
$16.9K $14.04/SF
− OpEx
−$4.2K −$3.51/SF
NOI
$12.7K $10.53/SF
Area
Ascension County, LA
Vacancy
22.00%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /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%
$253,780
Cap Rate 7%
$181,271
Cap Rate 9%
$140,989
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$181.3K
$158.6K – $211.5K
NOI $12,689 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.47%
Second Best
Retail
$162.7K
$142.3K – $189.8K
NOI $11,387 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.70%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$264.4K
$231.4K – $308.5K
NOI $18,509 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.89%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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804
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Demographics for 70737, LA
47,332
Population
20,720
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
26%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
54.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
877
Density / Sq Mi
$80,758
Median Household Income
$51,444
Median Earnings
$1,533
Median Rent
$252,600
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Retail space - Commercial property for sale in the heart of Gonzales, Louisiana.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 407 E Ascension St Gonzales, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $169,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Zoned C‑1, offering a wide range of commercial possibilities like office, retail, or medical.; Located in the heart of Gonzales, LA.; Flood Zone "X" - No Flood Insurance Required.
