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1598-1600 E Livingston Avenue 1600, Columbus, OH 43205

Two matching residences provide a straightforward multifamily configuration near downtown Columbus and German Village.

Property Size2,240 SF
Price / SF$116.07
Days on Market6

Property Features for 1598-1600 E Livingston Avenue 1600

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,240 SF
Property subtype Duplex

Units

Unit Mix 2 x 3BR/1.5BA
Multifamily Units 2

Building Details

Year Built 1920
Listing Agency: Mainstay Brokerage LLC
Listed By: Eva Marie Hockenberry · License #3594602
Source: Camtaylor
Added: Aug 17 Changed: Aug 20 Last Checked: Aug 21 at 11:37AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This duplex contains 2,240 square feet arranged as two matching residences. Each unit includes three bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms, providing the same basic layout on both sides of the property. The building has been updated and dates to 1920.

Situated on Livingston Avenue in Columbus, the property is near downtown Columbus, German Village, and major employers. Its two-unit design and consistent unit layouts create a simple framework for multifamily ownership.

Key Highlights

  • 2,240‑square‑foot duplex with two identical units
  • Each unit includes 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Updated property originally built in 1920

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
$19,074
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
7.34%
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%
$381,480 $381.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$272,486 $272.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$211,933 $211.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,240 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
$29.3K $13.08/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.1K −$0.92/SF
EGI
$27.2K $12.16/SF
− OpEx
−$8.2K −$3.65/SF
NOI
$19.1K $8.52/SF
Area
Columbus, OH
Vacancy
7.00%
Lease Rate
$13.08 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$381,480
Cap Rate 7%
$272,486
Cap Rate 9%
$211,933

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$272.5K
$238.4K – $317.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $19,074 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.34%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$219.2K
$191.8K – $255.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $15,344 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.90%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$466.8K
$408.5K – $544.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $32,678 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.57%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Pharmacy (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store HVAC Service Electrical Service

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

2
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

403
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 43205, OH

12,044
Population
7,303
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
41%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
2.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,018
Density / Sq Mi
$54,214
Median Household Income
$41,219
Median Earnings
$1,050
Median Rent
$290,800
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region

6.5% 2022
7.5% 2023
7.8% 2024
8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two matching residences provide a straightforward multifamily configuration near downtown Columbus and German Village.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1598-1600 E Livingston Avenue 1600 Columbus, OH.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $260,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,240‑square‑foot duplex with two identical units; Each unit includes 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms; Updated property originally built in 1920
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