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    138 College Street, Spencer, TN 38585

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    $179,000

    Commercial building in historic Spencer, TN, with versatile uses.

    Type:Commercial Sale / Mixed Use
    Property size:
    3,240 SF
    Price / SF:
    $55/SF
    Added:
    Mar 20, 2025
    Days on Market:
    438
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 13 at 12:29 pm

    Property Features for 138 College Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    3,240 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial Sale / Mixed Use

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1958

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    Listing Contact
    Heather Conner
    Heather Conner

    Listing agent Heather Conner License #342587

    Listing office Highlands Elite Real Estate

    Listing date Mar 20, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Grandfathered for both Short‑Term Rental (STR) and Long‑Term Rental (LTR).
    • Versatile commercial building with 3 distinct entrances and 2 levels, offering multiple usage possibilities.
    • Located in the historic town of Spencer, TN, near Fall Creek Falls State Park.
    • Features open office space and a bathroom on one side, with an unfinished upstairs divided into 5 offices.
    • Recent reinforcements include new piers, steel beam in the basement, new street‑level picture windows, new flooring, paint, and tile backsplash.
    • Suitable for investment property, commercial office space, or a business center for remote employees.

    Overview

    This commercial building, located in the historic town of Spencer, Tennessee, offers versatile uses. The property features three distinct entrances and two levels, providing multiple possibilities. It could serve as an investment property with the option to live on one side and rent out the other, or it could be used for leasing commercial office space. The building could also function as a business center for remote employees needing a meeting place. Suite A features open office space and a bathroom, while the unfinished upstairs is divided into five offices for future development. The property is grandfathered in for both short-term and long-term rentals. Reinforcements to the historic building include new piers and a steel beam in the basement, new street-level picture windows, new flooring, paint, and a tile backsplash in the apartment. The property size is 3240 square feet.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Office Units

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Big Box & Wholesale Store Hair Salon Nail Salon Hotel & Motel Gym & Fitness Center Pharmacy Department Store

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Spencer
    County
    Van Buren
    State
    Tennessee
    Longitude
    -85.46751
    Latitude
    35.74702

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Mixed-use property - Commercial building in historic Spencer, TN, with versatile uses.
    Where is this mixed-use property located?
    The property is located at 138 College Street Spencer, TN.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $179,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Grandfathered for both Short‑Term Rental (STR) and Long‑Term Rental (LTR).; Versatile commercial building with 3 distinct entrances and 2 levels, offering multiple usage possibilities.; Located in the historic town of Spencer, TN, near Fall Creek Falls State Park.
    (931) 265-1100
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    Listing Contact
    Heather Conner
    Heather Conner
    Real Estate License ID: 342587
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    Realmo CapRate Calculation

    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

    Professional Guidance Recommended: Before making any investment or financial decisions, consult with licensed appraisers, commercial real estate brokers, and financial advisors who can evaluate your specific property and circumstances.
    By using this feature, you acknowledge that Realmo is not responsible for investment decisions or actions taken based on these estimates.

    Cap approach

    Capitalization Method calculates value based on estimated net operating income (NOI) and applying a market-based capitalization rate (cap rate), we estimate what a typical investor might be willing to pay for it.

    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

    Comparable Sales Method, enhanced by Geo coefficients — location-based adjustment factors that reflect differences in price levels across neighborhoods, cities, or regions ensuring a more accurate, market-sensitive valuation.

    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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