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    516 S College Ave Cameron, TX 76520

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    For Sale
    $40,000

    Historic building with commercial potential in downtown Cameron, Texas.

    Lot size:
    0.09 Acres

    Property Features for 516 S College Ave

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.09 Acres

    Building Details

    Year built
    1931

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    Listing Contact
    Ashley Fuchs
    Source: Elliman

    Listing Agency: Hearthstone Home Group-All City Real Estate Listing Agent: Ashley Fuchs

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    Overview

    Iconic Building in Cameron, TX

    This iconic building, known as Big John’s, is located in Dutchtown, near downtown Cameron, TX. The property offers commercial potential and is suitable for a restaurant, gallery, boutique, beauty salon, or other venture. The building is surrounded by landmarks such as the Milam County Courthouse (circa 1890–1892) and the former 1895 Jail, which now houses the Milam County Museum. This property provides a foundation for reimagining the space. This is an opportunity to bring a vision to life in one of Cameron’s recognizable buildings.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Storefront properties

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Hotel & Motel

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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    City
    Cameron
    County
    Milam
    State
    Texas
    Longitude
    -96.9819644
    Latitude
    30.847493

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - Historic building with commercial potential in downtown Cameron, Texas.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 516 S College Ave Cameron, TX.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $40,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Iconic building with tremendous commercial potential in Dutchtown, Cameron, TX.; - Prime location steps from downtown Cameron.; - Suitable for various ventures: restaurant, gallery, boutique, beauty salon, etc.
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    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

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • 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

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    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

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Stat Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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