Commercial Property in Bustling Business
For Sale
$385,000
1424 E Joppa Rd, Baltimore, MD 21286
Fully rented commercial property in a high-traffic area.
Property Size2,145 SF
Price / SF$179.49
Days on Market144
Property Features for 1424 E Joppa Rd
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,145 SF
Building Details
Year Built
1950
Listing Agency:
Casa Bella Realty, LLC.
Listed By:
Barbara A. Todd
(410) 877-5785
Source:
Southjerseyshorehomesfinder
Added: Apr 24
Changed: Sep 6
Last Checked: Sep 13 at 12:26PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located in the bustling business district on East Joppa Road in Towson, this well-maintained property is zoned Residential/Office. It is situated just over a mile from 695, offering convenient access for small businesses. The property is currently configured as two separate office rental units. The lower office rental unit features a private rear entrance, a manager's office with glass doors, an open area suitable for four to five employees, a kitchenette, and a half bath. It has LVP flooring and electric baseboard heat. The upper unit entrance is located on E. Joppa Road and includes a ramp for accessibility. This office space consists of two levels. The first level includes a reception area/living room with a functional fireplace, two additional rooms suitable for offices or storage, and a half bathroom. The bonus area features a conference/meeting area and a full kitchen with updated cabinets and appliances, and LVP flooring. The top level includes two additional rooms, hardwood flooring, and a full bath. Both units have separate electrical meters. Rent includes snow removal and lawn care. Water bill is paid by the renter of the main/upper level unit. Paved parking is available for 13 cars (2 in front; 11 in rear). A stoned patio is shared with the office building next door. Signage has been newly installed on Joppa Road, with valid permits. Windows were replaced on the top floor in 2012 and in the lower unit in 2019. The main floor has replacement windows. Exterior storage is available under the porch. The property is located in a very walkable area with some transit options and is somewhat bikeable.
Key Highlights
- Fully rented commercial property in a high‑traffic location on East Joppa Road, ideal for investors seeking immediate rental income.
- Two separate office units with existing leases, providing a combined monthly rental income of $2,950 with auto‑renewal escalation clauses.
- Zoned Residential/Office, offering flexibility for various business types and potential future uses.
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
$29,821
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
7.75%
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%
$596,420
$596.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$426,014
$426.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$331,344
$331.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,145 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
$47.6K $22.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$7.9K −$3.66/SF
EGI
$39.8K $18.54/SF
− OpEx
−$9.9K −$4.63/SF
NOI
$29.8K $13.90/SF
Area
Baltimore, MD
Vacancy
16.50%
Lease Rate
$22.20 /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%
$596,420
Cap Rate 7%
$426,014
Cap Rate 9%
$331,344
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$426.0K
$372.8K – $497.0K
NOI $29,821 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.75%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$513.9K
$449.7K – $599.5K
NOI $35,972 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.34%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Trade Area within ½ mile
869
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Demographics for 21286, MD
21,470
Population
10,100
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
57%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
8.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,497
Density / Sq Mi
$93,093
Median Household Income
$58,577
Median Earnings
$1,597
Median Rent
$402,000
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office units - Fully rented commercial property in a high-traffic area.
Where is this office units located?
The property is located at 1424 E Joppa Rd Baltimore, MD.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $385,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Fully rented commercial property in a high‑traffic location on East Joppa Road, ideal for investors seeking immediate rental income.; Two separate office units with existing leases, providing a combined monthly rental income of $2,950 with auto‑renewal escalation clauses.; Zoned Residential/Office, offering flexibility for various business types and potential future uses.
