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    1538 Light St Baltimore, MD 21230

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    Mixed-use property in Federal Hill/South Baltimore with income potential.

    Property size:
    3,676 SF

    Property Features for 1538 Light St

    General Information

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    Active
    Size
    3,676 SF

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    Listing Contact
    Matthew Cooper
    Source: Crexi

    Listing Agency: Alex Cooper Auctioneers, Inc Listing Agent: Matthew Cooper

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    Overview

    Federal Hill Mixed-Use Investment

    Located on Light Street in the Federal Hill/South Baltimore district, this mixed-use property at 1538-1540 Light St is near the Inner Harbor and downtown Baltimore. The property features a street-level commercial space suitable for a restaurant, retail storefront, or café, along with two residential apartments above. The units feature wood-type flooring, recessed lighting, and granite counters; the residential units also have laundry. The property includes a commercial-grade kitchen with a walk-in freezer, dining/retail space, office space, storage space, a customer restroom, and a full bathroom. Each of the apartments on the second and third floors at 1538 and 1540 Light St includes a living room, dining area, kitchen, two bedrooms, and two full bathrooms. The property has a history of strong rental income and includes two parking spaces in the rear. Per SDAT, the property contains 3,676 square feet above grade. The location offers visibility on Light Street, a major north-south route. It is within walking distance of Cross Street Market, Riverside Park, Southside Marketplace, the Baltimore Museum of Industry, nightlife, restaurants, and waterfront attractions. The apartments are currently rented at $1,950 per month each.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Pizza Palace Restaurant Sibs Food Boutique Restaurant

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Skin Care Clinic

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

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    City
    Baltimore
    County
    Baltimore
    State
    Maryland
    Longitude
    -76.6118559
    Latitude
    39.2718654

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    What type of property is this?
    Mixed-use property - Mixed-use property in Federal Hill/South Baltimore with income potential.
    Where is this mixed-use property located?
    The property is located at 1538 Light St Baltimore, MD.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Income-producing mixed-use property with a commercial space and two residential apartments.; - Prime location on Light Street in Federal Hill/South Baltimore, a high foot traffic corridor.; - Updated residential units featuring wood-type flooring, recessed lighting, granite counters, and in-unit laundry.
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    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
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    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.

    Disclaimer

    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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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • 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
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • 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
    Alternative use

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