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Historic Downtown Multi-Level Building

161 Mill St Grass Valley, CA 95945

161 Mill St, Grass Valley, CA, 95945
$1,699,000
For Sale
$1,699,000

Historic multi-level building with renovated areas and a third-floor ballroom featuring dome ceilings and exposed brick.

Property Size19,904 SF
Price / SF$85.36
Days on Market70

Property Features for 161 Mill St

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
19,904 SF
Listing agency Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty
Listed by Lori M. Reynolds-Hamilton
Source Exprealty
Added: May 13 Updated: Jul 21 at 5:47AM Checked: Jul 21 at 5:47AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This historic, multi-level building was originally constructed in the early 1900s and includes expansive commercial space with storefronts. More than half of the building has been renovated. A standout feature is the third-floor ballroom with soaring dome ceilings, exposed brick accents, and intricate trim details, adding distinctive character throughout.

The property is prominently positioned on Mill Street in downtown Grass Valley and includes on-site parking. The surrounding area includes restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and year-round community events.

With nearly 20,000 square feet of flexible space, the building may be well-suited for a range of uses, including boutique hotel, restaurant, entertainment venue, creative offices, luxury lofts, retail destination, wedding venue, or mixed-use redevelopment, subject to approvals.

Key Highlights

  • ±19,904 SF historic, multi‑level building on Mill Street in downtown Grass Valley
  • Built in the early 1900s during the Grass Valley Gold Rush era
  • Third‑floor ballroom with soaring dome ceilings, exposed brick accents, and intricate trim details

Local Financial Insights For Hotel Hospitality

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 $358.3k $18.00
− Vacancy −$43.0k −$2.16
EGI $315.3k $15.84
− OpEx −$165.5k −$8.32
NOI $149.8k $7.52
19,904 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 12.00% · expense 52.50%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$6.81M
$5.96M – $7.95M (±1% cap)
NOI $476,813 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 28.06%
Second Best
Hotel Hospitality
$2.14M
$1.87M – $2.50M (±1% cap)
NOI $149,758 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.81%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$7.12M
$6.23M – $8.30M (±1% cap)
NOI $498,123 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 29.32%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Evans Furniture Galleries ... Furniture & Home Goods

Suggested Use

Pharmacy Storage Facility (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Florist Computer & Electronic Repair Tanning Salon Catering Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Wedding venue - Historic multi-level building with renovated areas and a third-floor ballroom featuring dome ceilings and exposed brick.
Where is this wedding venue located?
The property is located at 161 Mill St Grass Valley, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,699,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: ±19,904 SF historic, multi‑level building on Mill Street in downtown Grass Valley; Built in the early 1900s during the Grass Valley Gold Rush era; Third‑floor ballroom with soaring dome ceilings, exposed brick accents, and intricate trim details
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