Well-Maintained Duplex Income
For Sale
$184,500
816 Link Road, Lake Charles, LA 70607
A well-maintained duplex with two 2-bedroom units, each featuring central heating and cooling.
Property Size1,543 SF
Price / SF$119.57
Days on Market20
Property Features for 816 Link Road
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,543 SF
Property subtype
Multi-Family
Occupancy
100%
Additional Details
Multifamily Units
2
Amenities
refrigerator
stove
oven
dishwasher
washer/dryer
hard surface flooring
spacious backyard
central cooling and heating
Building Details
Year Built
2000
Tenancy
Multi
Listing Agency:
CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin
(337) 540-1916
Listed By:
Larry Turner · License #LTURNER
Source:
Castlere
Added: Jul 24
Changed: Jul 25
Last Checked: Aug 12 at 3:41AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This well-maintained duplex near McNeese University features two separate units, Unit A and Unit B. Each unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a living room and dining area, along with an efficient kitchen that includes a refrigerator, stove, oven, dishwasher, and washer/dryer. Hard surface flooring runs throughout both units. The property includes two access doors and a spacious backyard.
Both units are currently rented. Unit #A is rented for $1,000.00 and Unit #B is rented for $775.00. Central cooling and heating are provided for each unit. Please allow 48 hours for showings.
The duplex configuration provides two self-contained living spaces within one property footprint, with consistent finishes and appliances across both units.
Both units are currently rented. Unit #A is rented for $1,000.00 and Unit #B is rented for $775.00. Central cooling and heating are provided for each unit. Please allow 48 hours for showings.
The duplex configuration provides two self-contained living spaces within one property footprint, with consistent finishes and appliances across both units.
Key Highlights
- Well‑maintained duplex built in 2000 near McNeese University
- Two 2‑bedroom units (Unit #A and Unit #B), each with 1 bathroom
- Both units are currently rented: Unit #A for $1,000 and Unit #B for $775
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
$10,191
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
5.52%
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%
$203,820
$203.8K
Cap Rate 7%
$145,586
$145.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$113,233
$113.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,543 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
$15.7K $10.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.2K −$0.77/SF
EGI
$14.6K $9.44/SF
− OpEx
−$4.4K −$2.83/SF
NOI
$10.2K $6.60/SF
Area
Calcasieu County, LA
Vacancy
7.50%
Lease Rate
$10.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$203,820
Cap Rate 7%
$145,586
Cap Rate 9%
$113,233
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$145.6K
$127.4K – $169.9K
NOI $10,191 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.52%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$128.8K
$112.7K – $150.3K
NOI $9,017 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.89%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$332.6K
$291.0K – $388.0K
NOI $23,282 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.62%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
100%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
146
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 70607, LA
30,339
Population
13,692
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
18%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
115.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
263
Density / Sq Mi
$58,427
Median Household Income
$35,815
Median Earnings
$1,053
Median Rent
$171,700
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - A well-maintained duplex with two 2-bedroom units, each featuring central heating and cooling.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 816 Link Road Lake Charles, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $184,500.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Well‑maintained duplex built in 2000 near McNeese University; Two 2‑bedroom units (Unit #A and Unit #B), each with 1 bathroom; Both units are currently rented: Unit #A for $1,000 and Unit #B for $775
