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Bardstown Road Retail Opportunity

1610 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205

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Former Guitar Emporium building for sale on Bardstown Road.

Property Size4,446 SF
Price / SF$201.30
Days on Market797

Property Features for 1610 Bardstown Rd

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,446 SF
Property subtype Retail
Zoning C2

Site & Location

Neighborhood Bonnycastle
Listing Agency: Hoagland Commercial Realtors
Listed By: John Hoagland Jr, CCIM · License KY #67295
Source: Crexi
Added: Sep 9, 2024 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Aug 26 at 12:18PM

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Investment Insights

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This is a rare opportunity to purchase a building on Bardstown Road. The property features a mostly wide open 4,446-square-foot first floor space, several private offices, and two restrooms. It includes both front and rear entrances, as well as an elevator that provides access to the parking lot, first floor, and lower level. A 3,525-square-foot lower level is included as bonus space, accessible via stairs and the elevator, bringing the total space to 7,971 square feet. The building was formerly the Guitar Emporium.

Key Highlights

  • High‑visibility location on Bardstown Rd.
  • Large 7,971 Sq. Ft. total space (4,446 Sq. Ft. on 1st floor + 3,525 Sq. Ft. bonus lower level)
  • Elevator access to all levels (parking lot, 1st floor, and lower level)

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$51,258
Cap Rate
5.73%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,025,160 $1.0M
Cap Rate 7%
$732,257 $732.3K
Cap Rate 9%
$569,533 $569.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,446 SF
Gross rent
$80.0K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.8K −$1.53/SF
EGI
$73.2K $16.47/SF
− OpEx
−$22.0K −$4.94/SF
NOI
$51.3K $11.53/SF
Area
Louisville, KY
Vacancy
8.50%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,025,160
Cap Rate 7%
$732,257
Cap Rate 9%
$569,533

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$732.3K
$640.7K – $854.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $51,258 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.73%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.15M
$1.01M – $1.34M (±1% cap)
NOI $80,668 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.01%
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Current Use

Retail space

Suggested Use

Top Pick Electrical Service Building Supply HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Furniture & Home Goods Auto Parts 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.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

921
Businesses Nearby
21k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 68% Dining 32%
BP Shops & Services
6,314 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Uptown Cafe Dining
4,917 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Chase Bank Shops & Services
4,591 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Shops & Services
2,687 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Pizza Pub Dining
1,809 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Demographics for 40205, KY

24,077
Population
11,021
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
65%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
6.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,489
Density / Sq Mi
$98,990
Median Household Income
$54,604
Median Earnings
$1,095
Median Rent
$361,900
Median Home Value
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Market

Average Price Trend$/SF for Retail space in Louisville, KY

$131 Jul
$125 Aug
$142 Sep
$127 Oct

Properties on Market for Retail space in Louisville

Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Louisville, KY

5.4% 2019
5.4% 2020
4.7% 2021
4.8% 2022
5.1% 2023
4.2% 2024
4.8% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Former Guitar Emporium building for sale on Bardstown Road.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 1610 Bardstown Rd Louisville, KY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $895,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High‑visibility location on Bardstown Rd.; Large 7,971 Sq. Ft. total space (4,446 Sq. Ft. on 1st floor + 3,525 Sq. Ft. bonus lower level); Elevator access to all levels (parking lot, 1st floor, and lower level)
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