Freestanding Office Building with
For Sale
$370,000
1523 Taos, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Freestanding office building with private offices, reception area, kitchenette, restroom, and ample parking plus outdoor space.
Property Size1,195 SF
Price / SF$309.62
Days on Market54
Property Features for 1523 Taos
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,195 SF
Property subtype
Commercial
Amenities
Bitumen Roof
Carpet Flooring
Flat Roof
Parking Available
Paved
Tile Flooring
Wood Flooring
Building Details
Year Built
1950
Listing Agency:
BARKER REALTY, LLC
(505) 982-9836
Listed By:
NEDA TALEBREZA · License #50893
Source:
Corcoran
Added: Jun 19
Changed: Aug 11
Last Checked: Aug 11 at 9:04AM
Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of BARKER REALTY, LLC
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This freestanding office building is designed to combine indoor work space with practical outdoor and parking use. The interior includes four private offices and a reception area with hardwood floors that can serve as an additional office, along with a kitchenette and an in-suite restroom.
Outside, the property offers ample parking that can accommodate fleet vehicles and trailers, as well as a sizable outdoor space suited to operations needing direct access from the building.
With its straightforward layout and dedicated outdoor areas, the property supports flexible use for organizations looking to consolidate office space and operational space within one site.
Outside, the property offers ample parking that can accommodate fleet vehicles and trailers, as well as a sizable outdoor space suited to operations needing direct access from the building.
With its straightforward layout and dedicated outdoor areas, the property supports flexible use for organizations looking to consolidate office space and operational space within one site.
Key Highlights
- Freestanding office building built in 1950
- Interior layout includes four private offices plus a reception area that can function as a fifth office
- Reception area with hardwood floors, along with a kitchenette and in‑suite restroom
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
$16,455
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
4.45%
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%
$329,100
$329.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$235,071
$235.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$182,833
$182.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,195 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
$25.8K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.9K −$3.24/SF
EGI
$21.9K $18.36/SF
− OpEx
−$5.5K −$4.59/SF
NOI
$16.5K $13.77/SF
Area
Santa Fe County, NM
Vacancy
15.00%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$329,100
Cap Rate 7%
$235,071
Cap Rate 9%
$182,833
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$235.1K
$205.7K – $274.3K
NOI $16,455 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.45%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$324.5K
$283.9K – $378.6K
NOI $22,715 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.14%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,680
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Demographics for 87505, NM
32,078
Population
18,733
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
52
Median Age
54%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
65.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
493
Density / Sq Mi
$75,912
Median Household Income
$41,169
Median Earnings
$1,348
Median Rent
$484,100
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office building - Freestanding office building with private offices, reception area, kitchenette, restroom, and ample parking plus outdoor space.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 1523 Taos Santa Fe, NM.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $370,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Freestanding office building built in 1950; Interior layout includes four private offices plus a reception area that can function as a fifth office; Reception area with hardwood floors, along with a kitchenette and in‑suite restroom
