Freestanding Office
For Sale
$370,000
1523 Taos Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505
CommercialSale, Santa Fe, NM
Property Size1,195 SF
Lot Size0.13 Acres
Price / SF$309.62
Days on Market74
Property Features for 1523 Taos Street
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Office
Zoning
C-1
Directions
Take Cerrillos Rd to Cochiti Street, turn right onto Cochiti if you are North bound on Cerrillos or left if you are South bound. Turn left onto Taos Street. Continue north on Taos Street; 1523 Taos Street will be on your left.
Standard status
Active
APN
011076420
Size
1,195 SF
Lot size
0.13 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Description
LOT 13 BLK 3 BF YOUNG S/D (OLD LOT 3 BLK 32 INDIAN SCH )
Legal Description
LOT 13 BLK 3 BF YOUNG S/D (OLD LOT 3 BLK 32 INDIAN SCH )
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Water source
Public
Amenities
private offices
reception area
kitchenette
in-suite restroom
outdoor space
Building Details
Year built
1950
Flooring type
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Building materials
Frame
Roof type
Flat
Listing Agency:
Barker Realty, LLC
(505) 982-9836
Listed By:
Neda Talebreza · License #50893
(505) 681-3870
Added: Jun 17
Changed: Aug 19
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 12:06PM
MLS# 202601690
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This freestanding office building contains 1,195 square feet with four private offices, a reception area, kitchenette, and in-suite restroom. The reception area includes hardwood flooring and can function as a fifth office. Interior finishes include carpet, tile, and wood, while the frame building has a flat roof and dates to 1950.
The 0.13-acre property includes on-site parking and private outdoor space. Public water and public sewer serve the property, and C-1 zoning supports its commercial setting. The address is 1523 Taos Street in Santa Fe, New Mexico, near the Cerrillos Road corridor.
The 0.13-acre property includes on-site parking and private outdoor space. Public water and public sewer serve the property, and C-1 zoning supports its commercial setting. The address is 1523 Taos Street in Santa Fe, New Mexico, near the Cerrillos Road corridor.
Key Highlights
- 1,195‑square‑foot freestanding office building
- Four private offices plus reception area that can function as a fifth office
- 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
—
—
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
Businesses Nearby
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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 - Compact office property with private outdoor space, on-site parking, and a flexible interior layout.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 1523 Taos Street 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: 1,195‑square‑foot freestanding office building; Four private offices plus reception area that can function as a fifth office; Kitchenette and in‑suite restroom
