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Updated Victorian Mixed-Use Building
For Sale
$269,000

153 Barrett Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

Two-level layout pairs first-floor office space with a one-bedroom apartment above.

Property Size1,323 SF
Price / SF$203.33
Days on Market37

Property Features for 153 Barrett Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,323 SF
Zoning Mixed

Additional Details

Office Units 1

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $5,316

Building Details

Year Built 1911
Buildings 1
Stories 2
Construction Victorian
Tenancy Single
Listing Agency: Armida Rose Realty Group
Listed By: Anthony Durante · License #10401327706
Source: Capmarkrealty
Added: Jul 24 Changed: Aug 28 Last Checked: Aug 28 at 7:38AM

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 Armida Rose Realty Group

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Built in 1911, this updated Victorian building combines commercial and residential space within a single unit. The first floor is configured for office use, while the second floor contains a one-bedroom apartment, creating a live-work arrangement within the same structure.

The property is located at 153 Barrett Street in Schenectady, near State Street and downtown destinations including restaurants, Proctors, City Hall, and Union College. Its mixed-use layout supports an owner-user configuration or separate use of the office and residential areas, subject to applicable requirements.

Key Highlights

  • Updated Victorian building constructed in 1911
  • First‑floor office configuration
  • Second‑floor 1‑bedroom apartment

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
$22,292
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
8.29%
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%
$445,840 $445.8K
Cap Rate 7%
$318,457 $318.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$247,689 $247.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,323 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
$34.9K $26.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.2K −$3.93/SF
EGI
$29.7K $22.47/SF
− OpEx
−$7.4K −$5.62/SF
NOI
$22.3K $16.85/SF
Area
Schenectady County, NY
Vacancy
14.90%
Lease Rate
$26.40 /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%
$445,840
Cap Rate 7%
$318,457
Cap Rate 9%
$247,689

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$318.5K
$278.7K – $371.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $22,292 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.29%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$260.8K
$228.2K – $304.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $18,257 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.79%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$396.0K
$346.5K – $462.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $27,719 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.30%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Live-work space

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Storage Facility Building Supply Skin Care Clinic Pharmacy (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

1
Office units
Single-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,144
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 12305, NY

6,085
Population
4,103
Households
1.5
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
34%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
1.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,057
Density / Sq Mi
$50,308
Median Household Income
$34,228
Median Earnings
$1,067
Median Rent
$162,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Northeast region

13.1% 2019
15.4% 2020
17.6% 2021
19.1% 2022
20.2% 2023
20.9% 2024
19.9% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Two-level layout pairs first-floor office space with a one-bedroom apartment above.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 153 Barrett Street Schenectady, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $269,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Updated Victorian building constructed in 1911; First‑floor office configuration; Second‑floor 1‑bedroom apartment
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