Renovated Mixed-Use
New
For Sale
$499,000
173 E Chestnut St, Burlington, WI 53105
Historic commercial and residential property with separated utilities and dedicated parking.
Property Size2,500 SF
Price / SF$199.60
Days on Market3
Property Features for 173 E Chestnut St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,500 SF
Total Parking Spaces
2
Units
Unit Mix
1 x 2BR/2.5BA
Multifamily Units
1
Additional Details
Utilities to Site
Yes
Building Details
Year Built
1885
Year Renovated
2006
Buildings
1
Listing Agency:
RE/MAX Liberty
Listed By:
Uhl Plassmeyer Group* · License #5230590
(262) 336-9000
Source:
Nikolicgroup
Added: Sep 9
Changed: Sep 10
Last Checked: Sep 10 at 2:53PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This mixed-use building combines a street-level retail area and basement access with an upper-level apartment featuring 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The property underwent extensive renovation, including exterior wall work, foundation repairs, new framing, HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, foam insulation, and replacement windows. The apartment received new carpet and paint in 2018, and its water heater was replaced in 2022. A new roof was completed in 2026.
Commercial and residential utilities are separately metered, supporting distinct occupancy arrangements. The property also includes 2 deeded, dedicated parking spaces. It is located within the Burlington Downtown Historic District near downtown shops and dining.
Commercial and residential utilities are separately metered, supporting distinct occupancy arrangements. The property also includes 2 deeded, dedicated parking spaces. It is located within the Burlington Downtown Historic District near downtown shops and dining.
Key Highlights
- 1885 mixed‑use building in the Burlington Downtown Historic District
- Street‑level retail space with basement access and an upper‑level apartment
- Apartment includes 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths
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
$25,875
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
5.19%
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%
$517,500
$517.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$369,643
$369.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$287,500
$287.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,500 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
$45.0K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.6K −$1.44/SF
EGI
$41.4K $16.56/SF
− OpEx
−$15.5K −$6.21/SF
NOI
$25.9K $10.35/SF
Area
Racine County, WI
Vacancy
8.00%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
37.50%
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%
$517,500
Cap Rate 7%
$369,643
Cap Rate 9%
$287,500
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Mixed Use
$369.6K
$323.4K – $431.3K
NOI $25,875 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.19%
Second Best
Retail
$363.4K
$318.0K – $423.9K
NOI $25,436 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.10%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$601.2K
$526.1K – $701.4K
NOI $42,084 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.43%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Current Use
Lease Details
1
Residential units
Yes
Utilities to site
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,156
Businesses Nearby
54k
Monthly Visits Nearby
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Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Dining 49%
Shops & Services 38%
Home Improvements & Furnishings 11%
Hotels & Casinos 2%
McDonald's
Dining
19,107 visits/mo
0.1 miles
Casey's
Shops & Services
10,563 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Reinemans True Value
Home Improvements & Furnishings
5,794 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Family Dollar
Shops & Services
5,485 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Charcoal Grill
Dining
4,840 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Demographics for 53105, WI
29,654
Population
12,995
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
28%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
159.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
186
Density / Sq Mi
$88,798
Median Household Income
$48,254
Median Earnings
$1,029
Median Rent
$295,100
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Historic commercial and residential property with separated utilities and dedicated parking.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 173 E Chestnut St Burlington, WI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $499,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1885 mixed‑use building in the Burlington Downtown Historic District; Street‑level retail space with basement access and an upper‑level apartment; Apartment includes 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths
