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    1521 1St Ave NW Great Falls, MT 59404

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    For Sale
    $2,500,000

    23-unit SRO property with strong income and future upside.

    Property Features for 1521 1St Ave NW

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Zoning
    C-2

    Building Details

    Year built
    1954

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    Listing Contact
    Gary Shea
    Gary Shea
    Source: Crexi

    Listing Agency: Century 21 Shea Realty - Butte Listing Agent: Gary Shea

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    Overview

    Repositioned Hospitality Asset For Sale

    This is an investment opportunity featuring a recently repositioned hospitality asset. Originally built as a motel in 1954, the property was converted in 2025 into 23 Single Room Occupancy (SRO) units. These units are designed for both short-term and long-term tenants. Each unit includes a private bathroom, and four units also feature kitchenettes. Operations began in October 2025, and occupancy has remained strong. The property is zoned C-2 commercial, allowing for continued SRO operations or potential hospitality repositioning. Exterior painting is currently underway. The seller may consider carrying short-term financing for qualified buyers. The seller is offering a three-month rent guarantee with a full-price offer. The property has a projected Net Operating Income of $181,000. The property is located in Great Falls, MT.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Motels

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Great Falls
    County
    Cascade
    State
    Montana
    Longitude
    -111.2803139
    Latitude
    47.5065202

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    What type of property is this?
    Multifamily property - 23-unit SRO property with strong income and future upside.
    Where is this multifamily property located?
    The property is located at 1521 1St Ave NW Great Falls, MT.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $2,500,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Strong in-place income with a projected Net Operating Income of $181,000.; - Recently converted in 2025 into 23 Single Room Occupancy (SRO) units, designed for both short-term and long-term tenants.; - Seller offering a three-month rent guarantee with a full-price offer.
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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
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    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.

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    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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    • 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
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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