Corner-Lot Industrial Flex
For Sale
$1,500,000
1649 Democrat Street, Honolulu, HI 96819
Industrial-zoned corner lot with two income-producing structures and easy access to major transport corridors.
Property Size3,824 SF
Lot Size0.10 Acres
Price / SF$392.26
Days on Market158
Property Features for 1649 Democrat Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
3,824 SF
Lot size
0.10 Acres
Property subtype
Multi Family
Zoning
I-2
Occupancy
100%
Additional Details
Highway Access
Yes
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$4,812
Building Details
Building Size
3,824 SF
Year Built
1944
Listing Agency:
SC Realty, LLC
Listed By:
Daniel K Chong · License #RS-75172
(808) 687-1314
Source:
Commercialinvestmentstrategies
Added: Apr 13
Changed: Sep 8
Last Checked: Sep 16 at 11:20PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This corner-lot industrial flex property includes two structures totaling approximately 3,824 sq ft on a 4,514 sq ft lot. The site is zoned I-2, which allows a wide range of commercial and industrial uses. The property is income producing and all units are currently occupied; however, notice has been given to tenants to vacate.
Conveniently located in Kalihi with easy access to Nimitz Hwy, H-1 Freeway, Airport Sand Island, and Honolulu Harbor, supporting logistics and business operations.
The current configuration provides two buildings on a single lot, offering flexibility for investors or owner-users who want an industrial-zoned site with redevelopment or repositioning potential.
Conveniently located in Kalihi with easy access to Nimitz Hwy, H-1 Freeway, Airport Sand Island, and Honolulu Harbor, supporting logistics and business operations.
The current configuration provides two buildings on a single lot, offering flexibility for investors or owner-users who want an industrial-zoned site with redevelopment or repositioning potential.
Key Highlights
- Industrial‑zoned corner‑lot income property in Kalihi with two structures totaling approximately 3,824 sq ft
- 4,514 sq ft lot with I‑2 zoning, allowing a wide range of commercial and industrial uses
- Convenient access to Nimitz Hwy, H‑1 Freeway, Airport Sand Island, and Honolulu Harbor
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
$53,045
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
3.54%
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%
$1,060,900
$1.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$757,786
$757.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$589,389
$589.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,824 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
$82.6K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$991 −$0.26/SF
EGI
$81.6K $21.34/SF
− OpEx
−$28.6K −$7.47/SF
NOI
$53.0K $13.87/SF
Area
Honolulu County, HI
Vacancy
1.20%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
35.00%
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%
$1,060,900
Cap Rate 7%
$757,786
Cap Rate 9%
$589,389
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Flex RnD
$757.8K
$663.1K – $884.1K
NOI $53,045 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.54%
Second Best
Industrial
$716.8K
$627.2K – $836.3K
NOI $50,179 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.35%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$1.55M
$1.36M – $1.81M
NOI $108,449 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.23%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Current Use
Lease Details
100%
Occupancy
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Demographics for 96819, HI
53,334
Population
13,287
Households
4
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
22%
College-Educated
84%
High-School Grad
21.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,447
Density / Sq Mi
$96,346
Median Household Income
$40,897
Median Earnings
$1,789
Median Rent
$963,900
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Flex space - Industrial-zoned corner lot with two income-producing structures and easy access to major transport corridors.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 1649 Democrat Street Honolulu, HI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Industrial‑zoned corner‑lot income property in Kalihi with two structures totaling approximately 3,824 sq ft; 4,514 sq ft lot with I‑2 zoning, allowing a wide range of commercial and industrial uses; Convenient access to Nimitz Hwy, H‑1 Freeway, Airport Sand Island, and Honolulu Harbor
