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Two-Story Flex Building For Sale

1531 National Ave Helena, MT 59601

1531 National Ave, Helena, MT, 59601
$999,000
For Sale
$999,000

Two-story, 14,338 SF flex building with recent significant improvements.

Property Size14,338 SF
Price / SF$69.67
Days on Market104

Property Features for 1531 National Ave

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
14,338 SF
Property subtype
Industrial

Building Details

Year Built
1885
Listing Agency Coldwell Banker Commercial Green & Green
Listed by Mark Runde · License #RBS
Source Cbcworldwide
Added: Apr 7 Checked: Jul 13 at 2:42 am

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This two-story open-span flex building, originally constructed in 1885, is available for sale. Following a fire in 2015, the building underwent significant improvements, including new electrical panels and fixtures, blown-in attic insulation, a metal roof, a drywall ceiling, and structural reinforcements per engineering guidelines. The property, totaling approximately 14,338 square feet, features stone walls, tall ceilings, and timber beams, making it suitable for various uses such as a retail store, artisan shop, or art studio. A freight elevator provides access to the main floor and basement. The main floor, previously used for retail, has 11-foot ceilings and an open layout. The basement level, previously used for woodworking, features 9-foot ceilings, a fire suppression system, and a sump pump. An asphalt drive-up parking lot provides direct ground-level access to the building. The property is located in central Helena’s Grand Avenue Addition.

Key Highlights

  • Expansive 14,338 sq ft open‑span flex building, ideal for retail, artisan shops, or art studios.
  • Substantial renovations completed post‑2015 fire, featuring new electrical, insulation, metal roof, drywall ceiling, and structural reinforcements.
  • Notable features include stone walls, tall ceilings (11' on main floor, 9' in basement), and timber beams.

Local Financial Insights For Industrial

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $129.0k $9.00
− Vacancy −$9.0k −$0.63
EGI $120.0k $8.37
− OpEx −$36.0k −$2.51
NOI $84.0k $5.86
14,338 SF · lease $9.00/SF/yr · vacancy 7.00% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Flex RnD
$1.84M
$1.61M – $2.14M (±1% cap)
NOI $128,612 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.87%
Second Best
Industrial
$1.20M
$1.05M – $1.40M (±1% cap)
NOI $84,006 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.41%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.11M
$2.73M – $3.63M (±1% cap)
NOI $218,029 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 21.82%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Flex space

Suggested Use

Garden Center HVAC Service Grocery & Convenience Store Food Market Clothing & Fashion Store Electrical Service Butcher Locksmith Cosmetic Store Pet Store & Service

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

Similar Off Market Nearby

  • Chili O'Briens Catering — 2605 N Roberts St, Helena, MT 59601
  • Rockstarr BBQ — 2125 N Last Chance Gulch Suite 2, Helena, MT 59601
  • Marci's Catering — 1710 national ave, helena, mt 59601

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Flex space - Two-story, 14,338 SF flex building with recent significant improvements.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 1531 National Ave Helena, MT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $999,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Expansive 14,338 sq ft open‑span flex building, ideal for retail, artisan shops, or art studios.; Substantial renovations completed post‑2015 fire, featuring new electrical, insulation, metal roof, drywall ceiling, and structural reinforcements.; Notable features include stone walls, tall ceilings (11' on main floor, 9' in basement), and timber beams.
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