Street-Level Storefront Retail
For Sale
$405,000
1003 S Charles, Baltimore, MD 21230
Glass frontage, natural light, and direct street access create a practical setting for customer-facing retail.
Property Size1,204 SF
Price / SF$336.38
Days on Market34
Property Features for 1003 S Charles
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,204 SF
Property Condition
Severity
Repairs Needed
Evidence
cosmetic buildout
Amenities
large glass storefront
private rear area with restroom and office potential
ample natural light
functional back-of-house
flexible interior layout
Building Details
Year Built
1900
Listing Agency:
Brexton Commerical, LLC
Listed By:
Rajbir S. Randhawa
(410) 999-1738
Source:
Theatwoodteam
Added: Aug 13
Changed: Sep 8
Last Checked: Sep 14 at 6:22PM
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 Brexton Commerical, LLC
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1,204-square-foot storefront property offers a street-level retail setting with a broad glass frontage, dedicated entry, and open interior arrangement. Natural light reaches the customer area, while the rear portion includes a restroom and functional back-of-house space. The layout is suited to a cosmetic buildout, and T.I. is available for qualified tenants.
The property sits at a lighted intersection along South Charles Street in Baltimore’s Federal Hill neighborhood. The surrounding area includes Cross Street Market, the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles stadiums, and the Inner Harbor, along with a mix of dining, shopping, and entertainment venues. The location is also described as a walkable neighborhood with increased activity during Ravens and Orioles game days.
The property sits at a lighted intersection along South Charles Street in Baltimore’s Federal Hill neighborhood. The surrounding area includes Cross Street Market, the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles stadiums, and the Inner Harbor, along with a mix of dining, shopping, and entertainment venues. The location is also described as a walkable neighborhood with increased activity during Ravens and Orioles game days.
Key Highlights
- 1,204 SF storefront property with open interior layout
- Large glass storefront at a lighted intersection on South Charles Street
- Street‑level entry with dedicated customer access
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
$17,041
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
4.21%
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%
$340,820
$340.8K
Cap Rate 7%
$243,443
$243.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$189,344
$189.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,204 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
$26.0K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.7K −$1.38/SF
EGI
$24.3K $20.22/SF
− OpEx
−$7.3K −$6.07/SF
NOI
$17.0K $14.15/SF
Area
Baltimore, MD
Vacancy
6.39%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /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%
$340,820
Cap Rate 7%
$243,443
Cap Rate 9%
$189,344
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$243.4K
$213.0K – $284.0K
NOI $17,041 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.21%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$288.4K
$252.4K – $336.5K
NOI $20,191 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.99%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
3,075
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
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Demographics for 21230, MD
36,660
Population
18,070
Households
2
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
59%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
6.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,819
Density / Sq Mi
$94,164
Median Household Income
$69,973
Median Earnings
$1,771
Median Rent
$327,700
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Glass frontage, natural light, and direct street access create a practical setting for customer-facing retail.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 1003 S Charles Baltimore, MD.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $405,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,204 SF storefront property with open interior layout; Large glass storefront at a lighted intersection on South Charles Street; Street‑level entry with dedicated customer access
