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Mid-Century Mixed-Use Building
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$495,000

834 N 3rd Street, Abilene, TX 79601

Two-story commercial property with storefront glazing, signage placement, and adaptable space for office, retail, studio, or residential use.

Property Size3,931 SF
Price / SF$126.92
Days on Market110

Property Features for 834 N 3rd Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,931 SF
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning CM

Building Details

Building Size 3,931 SF
Year Built 1948
Buildings 1
Stories 2
Units 2
Listing Agency: Ekdahl Real Estate STAMFORD
Listed By: Erica Pangburn
Source: Signaturere
Added: May 15 Changed: Aug 31 Last Checked: Aug 31 at 5:10PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Built in 1948, this two-story commercial property at 834 N 3rd Street features a mid-century facade, large storefront windows, prominent signage placement, and interior space adaptable to multiple uses. The property is zoned CM and may accommodate live-work, creative office, boutique retail, studio, professional services, residential conversion, or other mixed-use concepts described for the building.

The property is located in downtown Abilene's historic urban core, near established businesses, restaurants, hotels, convention space, downtown employers, and entertainment. Walkable surroundings, street parking, nearby public parking, alley access, and available off-street parking add practical flexibility for occupants and operations. Additional storage space is also available as an add-on opportunity.

Key Highlights

  • 834 N 3rd Street in downtown Abilene's historic urban core
  • Built in 1948 with a distinctive mid‑century facade
  • Two‑story building with large storefront windows and signage placement

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
$43,261
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
8.74%
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%
$865,220 $865.2K
Cap Rate 7%
$618,014 $618.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$480,678 $480.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,900 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
$67.9K $17.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$10.2K −$2.61/SF
EGI
$57.7K $14.79/SF
− OpEx
−$14.4K −$3.70/SF
NOI
$43.3K $11.09/SF
Area
Abilene, TX
Vacancy
15.00%
Lease Rate
$17.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$865,220
Cap Rate 7%
$618,014
Cap Rate 9%
$480,678

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$618.0K
$540.8K – $721.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $43,261 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.74%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$570.4K
$499.1K – $665.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $39,926 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.07%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$870.7K
$761.9K – $1.02M (±1% cap)
NOI $60,952 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.31%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

BNI Aligned for Success Business Networking Company Abilene Axe Company Gym & Fitness Center Ron Fogle Construction ... Construction Company

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Real Estate Agency Pharmacy Garden Center Gym & Fitness Center Veterinary Clinic

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

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,569
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 79601, TX

26,515
Population
9,422
Households
2.8
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
21%
College-Educated
84%
High-School Grad
263.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
101
Density / Sq Mi
$54,515
Median Household Income
$24,704
Median Earnings
$988
Median Rent
$182,900
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in South region

14.4% 2019
16.4% 2020
17.3% 2021
18% 2022
18.6% 2023
20.3% 2024
20.2% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Two-story commercial property with storefront glazing, signage placement, and adaptable space for office, retail, studio, or residential use.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 834 N 3rd Street Abilene, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $495,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 834 N 3rd Street in downtown Abilene's historic urban core; Built in 1948 with a distinctive mid‑century facade; Two‑story building with large storefront windows and signage placement
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