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    1397 Colorado Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052

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    $350,000

    Corner property with high visibility, ideal for business or investment.

    Type:Land / Commercial
    Property size:
    2,520 SF
    Price / SF:
    $138/SF
    Added:
    Nov 14, 2025
    Days on Market:
    194
    Last Refresh:
    May 19 at 11:21 pm

    Property Features for 1397 Colorado Avenue

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,520 SF
    Property subtype
    Land / Commercial

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    Listing Contact
    Tammy J Koleski
    Tammy J Koleski

    Listing agent Tammy J Koleski License #2003013371

    Listing office Howard Hanna

    Listing date Nov 14, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Prime location with high visibility, ideal for a corner business.
    • Main building measures 24x105.
    • Newer outbuilding/garage (32x30) with concrete floor and electric.
    • Opportunity to build a business or hold for future investment.
    • Proximity to established fast‑food chains (Taco Bell, Wendy's, McDonald's).
    • Annual lease income from advertising signage.

    Overview

    This property features a prime location suitable for business development or future investment. The main building measures 24x105. An outbuilding or garage on the second parcel is newer and includes a concrete floor and electric, measuring 32x30. The property benefits from high visibility on a corner lot. There is an annual lease for advertising signage. A new Taco Bell is located across the street on the southeast corner, with a Wendy's and McDonald's also situated on the southeast corner of the intersection. Additional land is available for purchase.

    Financial Insights

    Value Estimation Calculated for Retail

    Conservative
    $281.7K
    NOI $25,349 @ 9.00% cap · cautious / downside scenario
    Moderate
    $362.1K
    NOI $25,349 @ 7.00% cap · market / base-case scenario
    Aggressive
    $507.0K
    NOI $25,349 @ 5.00% cap · optimistic / upside scenario

    NOI & Cap Rate Calculator

    NOI Build-Up
    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.
         Calculated for Retail

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $37.8k $15.00
    − Vacancy −$1.6k −$0.63
    EGI $36.2k $14.37
    − OpEx −$10.9k −$4.31
    NOI $25.3k $10.06
    2,520 SF · lease $15.00/SF/yr · vacancy 4.20% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Use Scenarios

    Best Use
    Retail
    $362.1K
    $316.9K – $422.5K (±1% cap)
    NOI $25,349 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.24%
    Second Best
    —
    —
    no second resolved use
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $635.0K
    $555.7K – $740.9K (±1% cap)
    NOI $44,453 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.70%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Bascule Brewery and Public ... Production Facility

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Lorain
    County
    Lorain
    State
    Ohio
    Longitude
    -82.156246
    Latitude
    41.465755

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Commercial land - Corner property with high visibility, ideal for business or investment.
    Where is this commercial land located?
    The property is located at 1397 Colorado Avenue Lorain, OH.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $350,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location with high visibility, ideal for a corner business.; Main building measures 24x105.; Newer outbuilding/garage (32x30) with concrete floor and electric.
    (440) 935-4910
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    Listing Contact
    Tammy J Koleski
    Tammy J Koleski
    Real Estate License ID: 2003013371
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    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

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

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    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.

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    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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