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Historic Downtown Durham Corner Building
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$1,360,000

125 E Parrish, Durham, NC 27701

Fully leased retail and office space in Durham's City Center.

Property Size3,775 SF
Price / SF$360.26
Days on Market417

Property Features for 125 E Parrish

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,775 SF

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $8,068

Building Details

Year Built 1910
Listing Agency: DEEP DURHAM REAL ESTATE
Listed By: MICHAEL DEPASQUALE
Source: Corcoran
Added: Jun 9, 2025 Changed: Mar 16 Last Checked: Mar 16 at 9:09AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located in the heart of Downtown Durham, this historic corner building in City Center offers 3775 square feet of gross building area. The property is fully leased to a retail tenant on the first floor and an office tenant on the second floor. The building underwent a $500,000 renovation that preserved the historic architecture and period details. The zoning is flexible, allowing for potential conversion to a show-stopper apartment with a roof addition or roof deck; architectural and structural plans for a residence are available for review. The corner building benefits from ample natural light through large south and east-facing windows. The first floor features high ceilings, renovated storefront windows, a new concrete floor, one restroom, painted brick, and restored original pressed tin and beadboard ceilings. The second floor includes a large loft space with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, exposed brick, multiple skylights, maple hardwood floors, two restrooms, and a kitchenette, along with one private office. Two parking spaces are leased from a church and subleased to the tenants.

Key Highlights

  • Historic Downtown Durham corner building in City Center location.
  • Fully leased to retail and office tenants, providing immediate income.
  • $500K renovation preserving historic architecture and period details.

Financial Insights For Office B

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 $94.2k $24.96
− Vacancy −$16.5k −$4.37
EGI $77.7k $20.59
− OpEx −$19.4k −$5.15
NOI $58.3k $15.44
3,775 SF · lease $24.96/SF/yr · vacancy 17.50% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$832.9K
$728.8K – $971.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $58,301 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.29%
Second Best
Retail
$621.7K
$544.0K – $725.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $43,522 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.20%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.22M
$1.07M – $1.42M (±1% cap)
NOI $85,329 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.27%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Gavin Christianson Bridal Clothing & Fashion Store POD a+d Architect

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith Veterinary Clinic Auto Parts Store Clothing & Fashion Store Home Appliance Store

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

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

3,126
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 27701, NC

25,208
Population
13,409
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
50%
College-Educated
85%
High-School Grad
5.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,848
Density / Sq Mi
$66,852
Median Household Income
$47,681
Median Earnings
$1,279
Median Rent
$457,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in South region

14.4% 2019
16.4% 2020
17.3% 2021
18% 2022
18.6% 2023
20.3% 2024
20.2% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Fully leased retail and office space in Durham's City Center.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 125 E Parrish Durham, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,360,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historic Downtown Durham corner building in City Center location.; Fully leased to retail and office tenants, providing immediate income.; $500K renovation preserving historic architecture and period details.
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