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Mixed-Use Building with Garage
For Sale
$350,000

26 East Main Street, Evansville, WI 53536

B-2-zoned live-work property with display windows, residential space, and a two-car garage in downtown Evansville.

Property Size2,700 SF
Price / SF$129.63
Days on Market486

Property Features for 26 East Main Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,700 SF
Total Parking Spaces 2
Property subtype Business/Comm / Apartment building
Zoning B-2

Property Condition

Severity Repairs Needed
Evidence Interior could use some updates & a little TLC.

Additional Details

Utilities to Site Yes

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $2,604

Amenities

large display windows
maple flooring
office
laundry
2 car garage
Slab/None
Alley
Sellers personal property.
1 stove, 1 refrigerator, 1 washer, 1 dryer, garage opener
Radiant, Central air, Window AC
Vinyl, Aluminum

Building Details

Year Built 1880
Buildings 1
Stories 2
Listing Agency: Century 21 Affiliated
Listed By: Chris Helgesen · License #45162-90
Source: Compass
Added: May 2, 2025 Changed: Aug 29 Last Checked: Aug 29 at 7:45PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This mixed-use property provides over 2,700 square feet across two floors, with a layout that combines commercial and residential functions. The first floor includes large display windows, maple flooring, an office, laundry, a half bath, a small bedroom, and a kitchen with access to the two-car garage. The second floor contains a two- to three-bedroom apartment with a spacious living room, kitchen, and laundry area.

Located on East Main Street in downtown Evansville, the building has supported a range of prior uses, including beauty salons, retail shops, a craft store, and an antique store. Several windows have been replaced, the roof was installed in 8/2025, and the east-side exterior received new vinyl siding in 9/2025. Interior updates may be needed, and utilities are not separated. The property was built in 1880 and includes radiant heat, central air, window AC, and selected appliances.

Key Highlights

  • Over 2700 sq. ft. across first‑floor commercial and second‑floor residential areas
  • B‑2 zoning with live‑work configuration
  • First floor features large display windows, maple flooring, office, kitchen, laundry, and a half bath

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
$18,630
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
5.32%
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%
$372,600 $372.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$266,143 $266.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$207,000 $207.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,700 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
$32.4K $12.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.6K −$0.96/SF
EGI
$29.8K $11.04/SF
− OpEx
−$11.2K −$4.14/SF
NOI
$18.6K $6.90/SF
Area
Rock County, WI
Vacancy
8.00%
Lease Rate
$12.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
37.50%
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%
$372,600
Cap Rate 7%
$266,143
Cap Rate 9%
$207,000

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$507.3K
$443.9K – $591.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $35,514 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.15%
Second Best
Retail
$465.6K
$407.4K – $543.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $32,591 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.31%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$648.8K
$567.7K – $757.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $45,418 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.98%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Weirdo Thrift Discount Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Bakery Grocery & Convenience Store Law Firm Skin Care Clinic Garden Center

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

Lease Details

Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

354
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 53536, WI

9,051
Population
4,092
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
33%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
88.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
102
Density / Sq Mi
$83,944
Median Household Income
$54,046
Median Earnings
$927
Median Rent
$274,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region

13.7% 2019
15.6% 2020
17.1% 2021
18.9% 2022
21% 2023
22% 2024
21.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - B-2-zoned live-work property with display windows, residential space, and a two-car garage in downtown Evansville.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 26 East Main Street Evansville, WI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $350,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Over 2700 sq. ft. across first‑floor commercial and second‑floor residential areas; B‑2 zoning with live‑work configuration; First floor features large display windows, maple flooring, office, kitchen, laundry, and a half bath
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