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1109 & 1111 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA, 23220
Fan District Development Opportunity

1109 & 1111 W Franklin St Richmond, VA 23220

For Sale
$1,295,000
Pending

Two buildings in Richmond's Fan District with development potential.

Property Size8,008 SF
Days on Market95

Property Features for 1109 & 1111 W Franklin St

General Information

Standard status Pending
Size 8,008 SF
Property subtype Commercial

Building Details

Year Built 1900
Listing Agency: Joyner Commercial
Listed By: David Feibish · License #0225001652
Source: Elliman
Added: Apr 24 Changed: Jul 10 Last Checked: Jul 27 at 9:12AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This offering presents a generational development opportunity in the vibrant Fan District, with potential for Historic Tax Credits. Located within the area once known as Richmond’s 5th Avenue, the property features architectural styles including Second Empire, Queen Anne, Jacobean, Romanesque, and Colonial Revival. The location is part of the western portal to the original RPI, now VCU. The offering includes two buildings, previously two single-family homes, totaling approximately 8,008 square feet, with each building offering around 4,000 square feet. Additionally, there is approximately 3,916 square feet of full, unfinished basement space. The property includes a new roof and off-street parking spaces. Potential uses include single-family renovation or resale, owner-occupied single or multi-family use, duplex luxury rental units, conversion to condominiums, or offices/mixed-use development. The location has a bike score of 91, indicating it is a biker's paradise, a walk score of 94, indicating it is a walker's paradise, and a transit score of 52, indicating good transit options.

Key Highlights

  • Prime Fan District location with high walkability (Walk Score: 94) and bikeability (Bike Score: 91).
  • Significant development opportunity with multiple potential uses.
  • Two buildings totaling approximately 8,008 sq. ft. plus a ~3,916 sq. ft. unfinished basement.

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $161.4k $20.16
− Vacancy −$10.5k −$1.31
EGI $150.9k $18.85
− OpEx −$45.3k −$5.65
NOI $105.7k $13.19
8,008 SF · lease $20.16/SF/yr · vacancy 6.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.51M
$1.32M – $1.76M (±1% cap)
NOI $105,663 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.16%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$1.43M
$1.25M – $1.67M (±1% cap)
NOI $100,000 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.72%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.85M
$1.62M – $2.16M (±1% cap)
NOI $129,508 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.00%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use

Beth Ahabah Museum ... Tourist Attraction Beth Ahabah Online ... Cemetery

Suggested Use

Top Pick Plumbing Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming Service Daycare Center Mobile Phone Store Tanning Salon

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Two buildings in Richmond's Fan District with development potential.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 1109 & 1111 W Franklin St Richmond, VA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,295,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime Fan District location with high walkability (Walk Score: 94) and bikeability (Bike Score: 91).; Significant development opportunity with multiple potential uses.; Two buildings totaling approximately 8,008 sq. ft. plus a ~3,916 sq. ft. unfinished basement.
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