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    1521 W Market St, Louisville, KY 40203

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    Historic downtown building for redevelopment with mixed-use potential.

    Type:Mixed Use, Multifamily, Retail
    Property size:
    7,120 SF
    Price / SF:
    $77/SF
    Added:
    Feb 4, 2026
    Days on Market:
    97
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 17 at 1:14 pm

    Property Features for 1521 W Market St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    7,120 SF
    Property subtype
    Mixed Use, Multifamily, Retail

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1890

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    Listing Contact
    Senahid Bektas

    Listing agent Senahid Bektas License #295475

    Listing office Key Point Realty

    Listing date Feb 4, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Historic downtown Louisville property with significant redevelopment potential.
    • Multiple addresses (1521‑1527 West Market St) offering flexibility in redevelopment.
    • Vacant property allows for full design control and avoids tenant relocation issues.
    • Located in a prime, high‑visibility downtown location with strong demand for mixed‑use and adaptive reuse projects.
    • Potential eligibility for Federal and Kentucky Historic Tax Credits.
    • Offers multiple exit strategies including sale after renovation, refinance, or long‑term asset hold.

    Overview

    Located in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, this historic commercial building presents a redevelopment opportunity for experienced developers. The vacant property, situated at 1521 – 1523 – 1525 – 1527 West Market St, comprises approximately 9,500 square feet of flexible space across four separate street addresses. The property requires full redevelopment and is offered as-is, with cash buyers preferred. Potential uses include mixed-use development with retail and residential components, multifamily conversion, boutique office space, or other adaptive reuse projects. The location benefits from high visibility and a walkable urban environment, with proximity to offices, retail, and services. The property offers value-add potential through full historic renovation, modern interior redesign, and unit reconfiguration. Redevelopment considerations include historic renovation approvals and a full rehabilitation scope. The property may qualify for Federal and Kentucky Historic Tax Credits, potentially offsetting a significant portion of qualified rehabilitation costs.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Lush 10.5 Hair Salon

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Skin Care Clinic Pharmacy

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Louisville
    County
    Jefferson
    State
    Kentucky
    Longitude
    -85.7759144
    Latitude
    38.2575558

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Mixed-use property - Historic downtown building for redevelopment with mixed-use potential.
    Where is this mixed-use property located?
    The property is located at 1521 W Market St Louisville, KY.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $550,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Historic downtown Louisville property with significant redevelopment potential.; Multiple addresses (1521‑1527 West Market St) offering flexibility in redevelopment.; Vacant property allows for full design control and avoids tenant relocation issues.
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    Real Estate License ID: 295475
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    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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    • 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
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