Quadplex with Individual
For Sale
$600,000
15 Sawyer St, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Four-unit property with separate access points and contemporary interior finishes near Chattanooga’s downtown and Northshore districts.
Property Size2,520 SF
Price / SF$238.10
Days on Market16
Property Features for 15 Sawyer St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,520 SF
Property subtype
Multi-Family
Additional Details
Multifamily Units
4
Building Details
Year Built
1940
Buildings
1
Listing Agency:
Greater Downtown Realty dba Keller Williams Realty
(423) 208-4943
Listed By:
Asher Black · License #359562
Source:
Shearonsellsteam
Added: Aug 14
Changed: Aug 28
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 12:10PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Built in 1940, this 2,520-square-foot quadplex contains four units with separate entrances, contemporary finishes, and functional layouts. The configuration provides distinct access for each residence within a single multifamily property.
The property is located at 15 Sawyer St in Chattanooga, near downtown and the Northshore district. Coolidge Park and the Walnut Street Bridge are within walking distance, along with restaurants, shops, and entertainment. The location also offers access to downtown employers and outdoor recreation.
The property is located at 15 Sawyer St in Chattanooga, near downtown and the Northshore district. Coolidge Park and the Walnut Street Bridge are within walking distance, along with restaurants, shops, and entertainment. The location also offers access to downtown employers and outdoor recreation.
Key Highlights
- Four‑unit quadplex with 2,520 square feet
- Separate entrances serve each unit
- Contemporary interior finishes and functional layouts
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
$24,740
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
4.12%
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%
$494,800
$494.8K
Cap Rate 7%
$353,429
$353.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$274,889
$274.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,520 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
$37.8K $15.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.5K −$0.98/SF
EGI
$35.3K $14.03/SF
− OpEx
−$10.6K −$4.21/SF
NOI
$24.7K $9.82/SF
Area
Chattanooga, TN
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$15.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$494,800
Cap Rate 7%
$353,429
Cap Rate 9%
$274,889
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$353.4K
$309.3K – $412.3K
NOI $24,740 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.12%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$317.1K
$277.5K – $370.0K
NOI $22,200 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.70%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$556.6K
$487.0K – $649.3K
NOI $38,959 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.49%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
4
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
466
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 37405, TN
18,231
Population
9,959
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
53%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
54.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
336
Density / Sq Mi
$77,850
Median Household Income
$51,748
Median Earnings
$1,276
Median Rent
$416,900
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Quadplex - Four-unit property with separate access points and contemporary interior finishes near Chattanooga’s downtown and Northshore districts.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 15 Sawyer St Chattanooga, TN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $600,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Four‑unit quadplex with 2,520 square feet; Separate entrances serve each unit; Contemporary interior finishes and functional layouts
