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Gated Flex Space with Laydown Yard
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$425,000

147 Smith Rd., Monroe, LA 71203

Highway access, enclosed and open-bay areas, and service-business infrastructure support varied operations.

Property Size6,250 SF
Lot Size1.27 Acres
Price / SF$68
Days on Market2

Property Features for 147 Smith Rd.

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 6,250 SF
Lot size 1.27 Acres
Property subtype Other

Site & Location

Highway Access Yes
Fenced Yard Yes
Utilities to Site Yes

Warehouse & Industrial

Clear Height 16 ft
Warehouse Space 2,500 SF

Amenities

studio apartment
central HVAC
full kitchen
full bath
power-wash station
air compressor
lifting crane
RV sewer/dump connection
washer/dryer hookups

Building Details

Year Built 2008
Year Renovated 2015
Stories 1
Building Size 6,250 SF
Listing Agency: John Rea Realty
Listed By: Brian Bendily · License #0000075058
Source: Commercialcafe
Added: Sep 1 Last Checked: Sep 1 at 8:24PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This gated flex property in Monroe occupies 1.27 acres and includes a 6,250 SF structure arranged with enclosed warehouse, open-bay, studio, and mezzanine areas. The enclosed warehouse measures 50 by 50 feet, has two 14-by-14 roll-up doors, walk-in access, and 16-foot eaves. A 75-by-50 open-bay section adds workspace, while the 550 SF studio apartment includes central HVAC, a full kitchen, and a full bath. The studio may also function as office space. A heavy-load mezzanine sits above the studio, constructed with 2-by-12 joists on one-foot centers.

The property provides Highway 165 North access and room for a laydown yard. SP2-rock parking and work areas include a concrete pad with a 220V hot-water power-wash station. The power washer, air compressor, and lifting crane remain. The open bay has power, water, and an RV sewer/dump connection, with additional water points and washer/dryer hookups throughout. A separate 24-by-52 open pole barn is excluded from the stated square footage. The main structure was built in 2008, and the studio was added around 2015.

Key Highlights

  • 1.27‑acre gated flex property at 147 Smith Rd., Monroe, LA 71203
  • 6,250 SF structure with a 50‑by‑50 enclosed warehouse and 75‑by‑50 open‑bay section
  • Two 14‑by‑14 roll‑up doors and 16‑foot eaves in the enclosed warehouse

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
$36,837
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
8.67%
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%
$736,740 $736.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$526,243 $526.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$409,300 $409.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 6,250 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
$46.5K $7.44/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.2K −$0.51/SF
EGI
$43.3K $6.93/SF
− OpEx
−$6.5K −$1.04/SF
NOI
$36.8K $5.89/SF
Area
Ouachita County, LA
Vacancy
6.80%
Lease Rate
$7.44 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
15.00%
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%
$736,740
Cap Rate 7%
$526,243
Cap Rate 9%
$409,300

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Flex RnD
$768.9K
$672.8K – $897.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $53,820 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.66%
Second Best
Warehouse
$526.2K
$460.5K – $614.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $36,837 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.67%
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$67.32M
$58.91M – $78.54M (±1% cap)
NOI $4,712,463 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 1,108.81%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Flex space

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Repair Shop Restaurant Big Box & Wholesale Store Building Supply Electrical Service Spa & Massage 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

16 ft
Clear height
Yes
Fenced yard
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

116
Businesses Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 71203, LA

37,438
Population
17,178
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
32%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
118.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
316
Density / Sq Mi
$46,822
Median Household Income
$35,630
Median Earnings
$987
Median Rent
$181,200
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in South region

6% 2019
6.5% 2020
4% 2021
3.5% 2022
6% 2023
7.6% 2024
7.9% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Flex space - Highway access, enclosed and open-bay areas, and service-business infrastructure support varied operations.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 147 Smith Rd. Monroe, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $425,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1.27‑acre gated flex property at 147 Smith Rd., Monroe, LA 71203; 6,250 SF structure with a 50‑by‑50 enclosed warehouse and 75‑by‑50 open‑bay section; Two 14‑by‑14 roll‑up doors and 16‑foot eaves in the enclosed warehouse
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