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Historic Retail Building with CM2 Zoning

808 Lowry Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55411

808 Lowry Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411
$1,700,000
For Sale
$1,700,000

Built in 1923, this historic retail building is zoned CM2 and offers versatile space for street retail concepts.

Property Size4,029 SF
Price / SF$421.94
Days on Market721

Property Features for 808 Lowry Ave N

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
4,029 SF
Listing agency
Listed by Brittney Knutson · License #SA701996000
Source Expcommercial
Added: Jul 31, 2024 Updated: Jul 21 at 12:55AM Checked: Jul 21 at 2:57AM

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 Brittney Knutson


Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This historic commercial building was constructed in 1923 and offers a retail-focused configuration for street retail use. The property’s layout is described as expansive, supporting retail displays and customer engagement, with character and architectural appeal that can be used to support retail branding.

The building is located at 808 Lowry Ave N in Minneapolis, MN 55411. It is zoned CM2, which aligns with retail and street retail business use under the provided information.

In addition to retail concepts, the property is described as having potential for multifamily use, subject to applicable requirements. The asset presents a single building opportunity with established historic character for buyers evaluating retail and street retail strategies, as well as potential mixed-use scenarios.

Key Highlights

  • 4,029 SF historic building built in 1923
  • Zoned CM2 for retail and street retail businesses
  • Versatile building layout with space suitable for retail and street retail concepts

Local Financial Insights For Retail

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 $74.9k $18.60
− Vacancy −$5.6k −$1.40
EGI $69.3k $17.21
− OpEx −$20.8k −$5.16
NOI $48.5k $12.04
4,029 SF · lease $18.60/SF/yr · vacancy 7.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$693.2K
$606.5K – $808.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $48,523 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.85%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$961.2K
$841.1K – $1.12M (±1% cap)
NOI $67,286 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.96%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

A & J Auto Body ... Auto Repair Shop

Suggested Use

Dental Office Law Firm Real Estate Agency HVAC Service Auto Parts Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Cafe & Coffee Shop Accounting Firm Bakery Locksmith

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Built in 1923, this historic retail building is zoned CM2 and offers versatile space for street retail concepts.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 808 Lowry Ave N Minneapolis, MN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,700,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 4,029 SF historic building built in 1923; Zoned CM2 for retail and street retail businesses; Versatile building layout with space suitable for retail and street retail concepts
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