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Renovated Mixed-Use Property
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$1,350,000

1496 S Shelby St, Louisville, KY 40217

C1-zoned property combines short-term accommodations, leased office space, and dedicated off-street parking.

Property Size8,084 SF
Price / SF$166
Days on Market527

Property Features for 1496 S Shelby St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 8,084 SF
Total Parking Spaces 8
Property subtype Multifamily
Zoning C1
Occupancy 100%

Units

Multifamily Units 6
Office Units 3

Amenities

Power
Water
Sewer
Natural Gas
8 Parking Spaces

Building Details

Year Built 1890
Year Renovated 2022
Buildings 1
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Spire 67
Listed By: Anna Stevens
Source: Kcrea.resimplifi
Added: May 8, 2025 Changed: Oct 3 Last Checked: Oct 16 at 5:50AM

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This 8,084-square-foot mixed-use property, built in 1890, brings together five renovated Airbnb units, three leased office spaces, and one long-term residential tenancy. The residential accommodations feature updated kitchens with gas stoves and quartz countertops, along with refreshed bathrooms, flooring, and fixtures. Renovation work was completed in 2022, and the property includes eight dedicated off-street parking spaces. A sixth short-term rental may be possible in the space currently occupied by the long-term tenant.

Located at 1496 S Shelby St in Louisville, the property is within walking distance of the University of Louisville, restaurants, coffee shops, Logan Street Market, and Germantown destinations. C1 zoning supports the property's mixed residential and office configuration as described.

Key Highlights

  • Five operational Airbnb units with potential for a sixth short‑term rental
  • Three leased office spaces provide an established commercial component
  • 2022 renovations include kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and fixtures

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$104,405
Cap Rate
7.73%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$2,088,100 $2.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,491,500 $1.5M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,160,056 $1.2M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 8,084 SF
Gross rent
$169.8K $21.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$30.6K −$3.78/SF
EGI
$139.2K $17.22/SF
− OpEx
−$34.8K −$4.31/SF
NOI
$104.4K $12.92/SF
Area
Louisville, KY
Vacancy
18.00%
Lease Rate
$21.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$2,088,100
Cap Rate 7%
$1,491,500
Cap Rate 9%
$1,160,056

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$1.49M
$1.31M – $1.74M (±1% cap)
NOI $104,405 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.73%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$1.37M
$1.20M – $1.60M (±1% cap)
NOI $96,038 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.11%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.10M
$1.83M – $2.44M (±1% cap)
NOI $146,676 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.86%
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Current Use

Short term rental ...

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Nail Salon Hair Salon Accounting Firm Auto Parts Store Daycare 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

3
Office units
6
Residential units
100%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

766
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 40217, KY

13,061
Population
6,840
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
48%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
2.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,442
Density / Sq Mi
$68,573
Median Household Income
$48,298
Median Earnings
$1,150
Median Rent
$220,700
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Louisville, KY

12.4% 2019
14.8% 2020
14.3% 2021
15.4% 2022
16.3% 2023
15.7% 2024
18.8% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - C1-zoned property combines short-term accommodations, leased office space, and dedicated off-street parking.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 1496 S Shelby St Louisville, KY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,350,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Five operational Airbnb units with potential for a sixth short‑term rental; Three leased office spaces provide an established commercial component; 2022 renovations include kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and fixtures
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